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Media studies. Notes from the professor. 500-­‐word essay applying notes to the present. (Each student should apply terms and definitions from notes from the professor to current media. Students should evaluate observations from Notes about editing and news.)
You may choose to write a critique of the cinematography of a film, TV
episode or advertisement. This is not a requirement, but in the past
students have found it to be of value.

CINEMATOGRAPHY: SOME BASICS

(All definitions within arrows <> are testable.)

Cinematography=<the technical and mechanical aspect of film, and by
extension related visual media>.

Media=<the plural of medium=a means of communication>

Since most of us are so influenced by our visual sense, it is not
surprising that visual media have a profound influence on us. Most of us
are heavily influenced by movies, TV, and visual advertising of all sorts.

The assumption is that filmmakers are trying to communicate with audiences while advertisers are attempting to change behavior, perhaps even to manipulate their viewers.

From the beginning of movies and TV, educators and culture critics have
worried that visual media interfere with thought. Since our visual sense
is so strong and so appealing, since so many more of the synapses in our
brains fire when we watch television, for example, than when we read, the
theory is that there is less likelihood that we can think clearly when we
watch visual media than when we engage print media. The implications for
advertising, politics, etc. are pretty obvious.

Readers of novels are most often disappointed when those readers view
films adapted from novels. There are two basic reasons for this. 1-Time is
more restrictive in cinema. It is obviously more expensive and
labor-intensive to include material in a movie than in a novel, and movies
have the obvious restriction of running time. 2-Since print is so
abstract, so nonsensory, readers are freer to ideally and more personally
imagine the visual aspect than are viewers who have images presented to
them. Imaging=<the ability of a person to control his/her imagination>,
and print is obviously better at giving us such control.

Editing (<the decisions of what to include in a work and how to make that
inclusion>) is the most important consideration in television news, most
texts agree, but editing is also obviously important to other TV and to
other media. When watching television news programming, one should always
wonder what has been left out; so goes the conventional caveat
(caveat=<warning>).

Part of the basic cinematographic grammar is the montage, <a series of clips edited together to serve some purpose>. Cross cutting is <more than one storyline interspersed in a montage>.

Very crudely, if one is editing a comedy, the clips should be of short
duration, the focus soft, and the lighting bright. Conversely, drama or
tragedy should have longer clips, and should be shot in sharp focus with
low lighting and more shadow.

Color is an obvious concern in most cinematography. While music in film
exists primarily as an emotional cue, color also has an effect on emotion,
as filmmakers are aware. The Underworld series of films is shot in mostly
dark blue tones with the obvious emotional consequence, for example.

<The illusion of normal time flow>, continuity, is a subtle, basic and
tricky concern for filmmakers, etc. Most works are shot out of sequence
and must be edited later, so continuity is a nagging concern when visual
works are assembled.

The cinematography of CSI:Miami is pretty adventurous. Tracking shots
(<camera movement along a lateral plane>) through transparencies that
obscure focus are used. Occasionally even a jump cut (<a clip out of
continuity>) occurs. Horatio (an interesting name choice given the
character in Hamlet) walks across a room but his image fades and he seems
to have been transported six feet father than one would expect when it
reappears, for example. Assumedly such shots emphasize the importance of a
specific action and please the viewer with unexpected beauty in the
cinematography.

CG (previously CGI)=<computer generated images> has outstripped current technologies. If an image in motion can be imagined, it can be created,
apparently. CG is so ubiquitous in films that a movie like The Dark Knight
is remarkable because of its minimal use of CG, even for such action
scenes as an eighteen-wheeler front-flipping onto its back at speed.

For this assignment/draft, find or choose one of your sources. Then, work through the following:

1) Ask and write down 2/3 questions you have about the material/your assignment before you read the source.

2) Describe this source in some detail: what is the source? Who wrote it? Who are they?

3) Why did the author(s) write this? What is it’s purpose?

4) Describe the writing style, content, and features of this source–what could we learn about the field by looking at and reading this source?

5) How do you think you will use this source? That is, what info/ideas from it will be useful to you?

6) Did your questions get answered? Tell me. Then, ask 2-3 more you have after reading this source.
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you could use any of the sources that you chose for project 3 & you just have to answer the questions.

Write a 200-word original response to the questions, or write a 200-word response to other students’ responses. The Purpose of “Discussions” is to interact with one another and learn from the discourse. So try not to simply post an “online essay” but engage one another, play with ideas, and propose challenges and extensions to one another’s posts.

1. When we are completing the work on an incident and initiating demobilization, what might we find are critical things for incident commanders and other leaders to be mindful of and ensure get accomplished? Is a Post-Incident Analysis (PIA) an effective way of gathering information and interpreting it for increasing safety on future incidents? As one conducting a PIA, what are the potential pitfalls and how might you avoid the group falling into them?

2. How is charting the success of health and wellness analogous to conducting PIAs? What are the advantages and potential pitfalls with documenting and reviewing our progress (or lack of progress) in the health and wellness measuring process? Who is the judge of whether or not successes and failures are “acceptable” or not?

For next Thursday, I want you to read the attached documents and compose a short written response. These documents consist of excerpts from the 1798 Alien and Sedition Acts, as well the Virginia Resolution, which contains the response by Jefferson and Madison to these policies. After reading these documents, I want you to respond to the following questions in a short written response (a page or so).

1. What justifications do the Alien and Sedition Acts contain for these measures aimed primarily at the press?

2. On what basis does the Virginia Resolution argue that these Acts are unjust?

3. Finally, while our instincts tell us that such measures as the Alien and Sedition Acts cannot be justified, are there certain circumstances where you could see a need by government to limit freedom of the press in this manner?

You are to answer 4 of the following 9 questions with responses of at least 200 words. Although APA formatting is NOT required, please ensure you put your name at the top of your answer sheet. Make sure that you provide the rule of law raised by the issue in each question, apply the elements of the law to the facts in the scenario, and conclude with an answer to the question asked.

1. Jenner began working for Encyclopedia Britannica as a part-times sales representative in 1983. Her position required selling Encyclopedia Britannica’s educational products. Until 1995, she worked as a part-times sales representative and then a district manager for Encyclopedia Britannica. In 1995, Encyclopedia Britannica decided to separate the parent division from the school and library division and reorganize its sales force by “outsourcing:” contracting with individual “regional directors” who would in turn contract with individual sales representatives. The same people who had worked for Encyclopedia Britannica under the previous arrangement filled many of the positions under the new structure, in which branch managers became separately incorporated regional directors and district managers while sales representatives took positions with the newly formed companies.

Jenner signed a contract with Lee, a former Encyclopedia Britannica branch manager who had formed her own corporation and gathered a sales force comprised largely of former Encyclopedia Britannica sales representatives. Jenner eventually became a territory coordinator, a position slightly above sales representative but still reporting to Lee. In 1998, Jenner was told that she was losing her territory and would no longer be selling Encyclopedia Britannica products. Jenner sued Encyclopedia Britannica, claiming that the loss of her territory was effectively a termination. Was her suit successful, i.e., was Jenner an employee or an independent contractor? Why?

2. During the interview Gale had with Leslie Accounting Firm, Gale was asked whether she had any children, whether she planned to have any more children, to what church she belonged and what her husband did for a living. Are these questions illegal? Why or why not?

3. An over-forty employee of the New York Transit Authority is denied a promotion to station supervisor after he refuses to submit to an electrocardiogram (EKG) as part of a physical. The NYTA required the physical, and therefore the EKG’s, for all supervisory position candidates who were under forty and who had problematic medical histories, as well all candidates over forty. The NYTA contended that the examination and test were necessary because of the physical demands of the position. It also argued that people over forty have an increased risk of heart disease, hence the EKG requirement. How would you determine whether this employee should be required to undergo the test?

4. Dave comes into the office and says to Sue: “Good morning! You look great today! Oops, I’d better not say that. That’s sexual harassment.” Is Dave correct? Explain.

5. At the end of all her written communications, an employee writes, “have a blessed day.” One of employer’s most important clients requests that employee not do so, and employer asks employee to stop. Employee refuses, saying it is a part of her religion. If employee sues the employer for religious discrimination, then is she likely to win? Why or why not?

6. Betsy was an employee in a bank’s Demand Services Department. She suffered from dysthymia, a form of depression, along with phobia and bouts of more intense depression. Over several years, she was absent from work on a relatively frequent basis. The employer discharged her after continuing absences following two periods of probation for absences from work. She was discharged the day after she had called in that she would be absent because of “depression again.” Should Betsy’s condition be considered a “disability?” If so, what, if any, accommodations could have been made for Betsy? Do you believe her discharge violates the ADA?

7. Answer two of the following questions:

a. Can race or gender be the only factor in an employment decision?

b. If race or gender can be the only factor in an employment decision, how long can it be a factor?

c. What is the difference between an affirmative action goal and a quota, or is there one?

d. What is the proper comparison to determine if there is an underrepresentation of women or minorities in the workplace?

8. Michael Jamison was a police officer with the City of Jamesville, Missouri Police Department. After working there for four years, he was appointed Jamesville’s Acting Chief of Police. One year later, Smith was appointed Mayor and Robinson succeeded Jamison as Permanent Chief of Police. Jamison and Smith did not have a good relationship; Smith instituted disciplinary proceedings against him and fired him on several occasions (but the Jamesville Board overturned the decisions each time). After Smith heard a rumor that Jamison was associating with a reputed drug dealer, she ordered that Jamison undergo urinalysis testing and told him that failure to comply would result in serious disciplinary actions. The Order requiring the testing stated that Smith understood this rumor to mean that Jamison was involved in “some type of illegal drug use and/or abuse.” Jamison complied with her order and all tests were found to be negative. However, Smith’s Order remained in Jamison’s personnel file. When he later left the Department and sought work elsewhere, Jamison was unable to find employment as a result of this Order in his file. Jamison filed suit claiming damages as a result of the City’s wrongful and vengeful testing program. Will he win? Why or why not?

9. Which of the following statements would be acceptable in a performance evaluation? Why or why not?
◾”Even though Jacquie was out on a few religious retreats, she exceeded June sales goals by 10%.”
◾”Although a new, young college graduate, Spiro was very capable in leading the sales meeting.”
◾”Despite time off for medical leaves, Renee was able to surpass productivity of many of her colleagues.”
◾”Though a bit tough to understand, Margeaux has received excellent reviews for her customer service.”

According to our instructor, the assignment reflects our major (discipline), so in my case, my major (or discipline) is Communication

And in the first part OBJECTIVE A on the instructions paper, it says: “Map the two preliminary disciplines required for you to create an INDS
research portfolio. Provide the following:…”

I just wanted the writer to know that all the part where it says something like “two preliminary disciplines” or “two disciplines” to just ignore that because it is meant for students of 2 majors (or disciplines) but since I am one of the Communication Major students then the writer may focus on Communication alone.

I think it would be best that the writer reads the instructions I have attached. And if he/she has any questions I will be ready to answer them

but most of what you need to know is that I am a Communication Major Student, And in OBJECTIVE B part of the instructions paper, I am the second type of Interdisciplinarian Character.

I could not understand what the professor had requested so I need some help. Each point under the objective can be answered in a form of 3-5 sentence short paragraphs. My classmates had 2 pages so I do not want to add more

In the part where it says –
Phenomena: What is a typical “event” or “situation” observed by your discipline for
investigation? Provide a recent article from each discipline and write a summary of the
article.

I was thinking of different recent events and I could not come up with anything good, and the only thing in my mind was the ice bucket challenge that happened recently and how it can play a major role in this assignment. Or the other event is Jeremy Clarkson from the UK TV show Top Gear just got fired after almost 20 seasons playing on air.

I have also attached my first draft which was bad but just for reference to understand the assignment better. And to see my style of writing, I am an international student so my English is not perfect.

I also attached the book by Repko for any reference needed

Thank you for your cooperation and help and message me for any questions

Watch Brian Kennedy’s TedTalk: Brian Kennedy: Visual Literacy and Why We Need It (http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/TEDxDartmouth-Brian-Kennedy-Vis;search%3Abrian%20kennedy), and address the followings:

1.Compare and contrast Kennedy’s definition of visual literacy with the textbook’s definition.
2.Which of the two definitions do you believe is more accurate in today’s world? Discuss and support your position.
3.Explain how visual literacy can be considered a universal language.
4.Discuss how visual literacy can impact communication and global understanding..
Submit to your instructor your two- to three-page paper (not including the title and reference pages). Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outline in the approved APA style guide, and must cite at least two scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.

Please use the book: Love to turn you on

How does gender-centric thinking lead to misunderstandings about what each gender wants in intimacy?

What does the author mean when he writes ‘leaping across the abyss’ in order to understand the other gender?

According to this author what are some of the biggest challenges in learning to become better lovers?

Do your ideas about the frequency of ‘bad sex’ and possible benefits of more thoughtful lovemaking correlate, conflict with or expand on the author’s ideas? Please explain.

Did you find the conversation between men in their 20’s, an effective vehicle for articulating the author’s ideas?

What do you think about the idea that females need to feel trust and love from their sexual partners? Do you think the same is true for men?

Do you think the approach promoted by the author for making love to a woman is true in all cases? Why?

What age are you and do you think this book would be of benefit to others? Why or why not?

Do you believe males and females differ significantly in their levels of sexual desires and intentions? Why?

I want you to write an analysis of Philip Zimbardo’s “Stanford Prison Experiment.” The primary goal of this assignment is for you to develop a critical perspective on Zimbardo’s essay that utilizes an outside source which I uploaded, to help you develop your argument. A analysis doesn’t need to be a complete take-down of the text at hand, and on the other end of the spectrum, it also need to be full-scale showering of praise on the text. Instead, a good analysis engages specific aspects of the text in order to make a point about what you believe are the important issues in the text. Think of your outside source – Which I uploaded – as a way to help you articulate and reflect on the big picture – the larger issues and questions surrounding zimbardo’s study (for example, the nature of evil, or the relation between individual identity and role-playing, or the complex nature of authority and obedience, etc.) A good analysis will always address one or several of these larger issues. Use this big picture issues ( Which should be addressed by your thesis statement) as an organizational/structural principle for your essay. In other words, every point you make in the body of your paper should connect to develop what you are arguing in your thesis statement about the big picture. Your second source, must play a central role in helping you elaborate argument, and “MUST BE MENTIONED IN YOUR THESIS STATEMENT” * Read the zimbardo’s experiment and second source Disobedience as a psychological and moral problem, and utilize the second source to perfectly analysis Zimbardo’s Experiment *
(((((( Format)))): This must be a well-structured essay with an introduction and a conclusion, and with an argumentative and detailed thesis statement at the end of your introduction and the start of your conclusion Set the stage by introducing the main ideas or concerns that you will be discussing in the body of the essay. Make sure to introduce *BOTH* sources in your introductory paragraph, as well as what you will be saying about them. Your thesis statement, coming at the end of the introduction, should clearly and specifically lay out the original point you will be making. Begin your first body paragraph with a short summary of Zimbardo’s Experiment. From here, transition to your analysis of Zimbardo, THE SUMMARY MUST NOT BE LONGER THAN A PAGE. Your priority in this essay is critique, and your critique should be structured according to the needs of the argument that you are making. This means that there is no set format for how you bring in your second source, as long as you incorporate it in a way that sharpens and develops your argument. Do not spend more than three sentences summarizing your second source. First Paragraph: – Introduce your sources – Thesis – Introduce your topic – A short summary ( no longer than a page for the experiment, no longer than 3 sentences for the second source) – Switch to critical mode and start building argument. Please read these details and pay attention to them. Also, read the zimbardo’s experiment “First source which you will analysis”, and the second source (Walker+Percy) ” Which you will use to support your critique” Thank you:*