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http://gabriellecommtech.blogspot.ca/2012/05/blog-entry-4-beauty-is-it-really-in-eye.html
http://edissoncommtech.blogspot.ca/2011/11/texting-in-social-situations.html#comment-form
http://victoriassecretxo.blogspot.ca/2012/03/beauty-is-it-really-in-eye-of-beholder.html?showComment=1339145111800#c3809182194078112121
http://liiisaaaj.blogspot.ca/2012/06/eng-2d1-unit-17-prison-time-and-death.html?showComment=1339145294798#c4087472860539208219
http://meowcreaturecats.blogspot.ca/2012/06/blog-entry-5-best-music-video-of-all.html?showComment=1339145451611#c5138085778947709933
Friday, 8 June 2012
Thursday, 7 June 2012
Blog Entry #5 A Look @ Music Videos
The music video I chose is 1234 by Plain White T's.
Initial Reaction:
At the beginning of the music video, the first thing I noticed was that the whole music video is in black and white. And as I saw the lead singer of the band (Tom Higgenson) walking around the city of Chicago by himself carrying his guitar, it made me wonder how the music video will relate to the song about love.
Analysis and Interpretation:
The video starts off by showing Tom Higgenson roaming around the city alone with his guitar and stops and sings to couples passing by at various locations. I was smiling the whole time while I was watching the video because it made me think about the time when I really liked someone and how I felt whenever I'm with that person. Without a doubt, this video can be related in a way to gospel values because love is a virtue that represents all of human kindness, compassion and affection.
Consideration of Cultural Context:
This music video was created because of the lead singer's girlfriend Angie, whom he has been dating for quite a long time. It was shot in Chicago because that's where he met her. Instead of focusing the music video on just the lead singer's girlfriend, real couples were shown on the video as well.
Expression of Aesthetic Judgement:
Overall, the music video is very well done. The performance, storyline, lyrics and musicality work all blended well together.
Ongoing Reflection:
Even though the music was released way back in January 2009, both the song and the music video will never get old to me. Whenever I listen to the song/watch the music video, I can't help but smile. The music video truly proves a point that love is a wonderful thing.
Monday, 16 April 2012
Blog Entry #4- RE: Beauty - Is it Really in the Eye of the Beholder?
As an avid fan of the fashion industry and the media, it always amazes me how perfect the models may seem. I remember a time when I would try so hard to be like them; I would keep up with the latest make-up seen on advertisements. The media made me think that if I buy that product, I would look like the model... But in reality, the whole thing was a lie. Photoshop was used to perfect the model's image. People are portrayed this way in the media because this will attract millions of others. Seeing perfect female and male bodies will in magazines, newspapers, and commercials will cause the person to either idolize them, or become very intimidated and have low self esteem. Every time I would see images of perfect models, I would feel like I am not pretty and would always compare myself to them. Young men and women that are negatively affected by these images should know that all of the images produced by the media are almost perfected by using photoshop. The models in the images are different from what they look like without all the photoshop technology and make-up applied to them. Everyone shouldn't be greatly affected because of these images, we should all appreciate and be thankful for who we are. If I ever saw a magazine cover where the subject isn't all glammed up, I would be surprised because I'm pretty sure it would look really different because of the amount of artificialness added to the subject. If the society ever saw a magazine cover where the subject is all natural, their perspective about perfection will be completely different. This will make them think that nobody really is perfect, and we are all the same.
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
Blog Entry #3 - RE: To Share or Not To Save... That is the Million Dollar Question....
1. What is your personal opinion towards file sharing? Is it right or wrong
I must admit, I download my music online. It is wrong because I am downloading something that requires money, but instead I download it for free.
2. If you produced your piece of art/song/movie, would you hold the same opinion?
If I produced my own piece of art/song/movie, I would not really mind if someone downloaded it online without paying it. To me, money is not everything. It is all about appreciating the art. So if someone illegally downloaded an art/song/movie that I own, I wouldn't be mad about as long as work isn't used for something bad. People downloading my work means that they are interested in what I created and they appreciate it, which is good enough for me. :)
3. Do you feel that it is morally acceptable to download copyrighted material if it is only intended for personal use?
Yes I do think it is morally acceptable to download copyrighted material because it is only for personal use. It is fine to download copyrighted material as long as you do not use it for illegal purposes and only for personal use.
I must admit, I download my music online. It is wrong because I am downloading something that requires money, but instead I download it for free.
2. If you produced your piece of art/song/movie, would you hold the same opinion?
If I produced my own piece of art/song/movie, I would not really mind if someone downloaded it online without paying it. To me, money is not everything. It is all about appreciating the art. So if someone illegally downloaded an art/song/movie that I own, I wouldn't be mad about as long as work isn't used for something bad. People downloading my work means that they are interested in what I created and they appreciate it, which is good enough for me. :)
3. Do you feel that it is morally acceptable to download copyrighted material if it is only intended for personal use?
Yes I do think it is morally acceptable to download copyrighted material because it is only for personal use. It is fine to download copyrighted material as long as you do not use it for illegal purposes and only for personal use.
Monday, 24 October 2011
Blog Entry #2 - RE: Career Mashing!
As I was looking through the Career Mash website, I found a lot of cool careers that are related to technology. But the one career that caught my eye was a 3D artist. 3D artists mash up art with digital graphics like illustrator technologies. They can add specialist skills like entertainment, business, finance, automotive, aviation, healthcare, scientific research of education. 3D artists are usually for people that have creative artistic talent with unlimited imagination, can visualize lifelike animation from storylines, blend artistry with technical skills in complex animation software, and can work well in collaborative teams. To pursue a 3D artist career, look for university fine arts and community college that provide 3D animation. Admission often requires a personal portfolio showcasing the artistic talent. The portfolio should include drawing, composition, character development, narrative story design, storyboarding, modelling and production. Most 3D artists get jobs in the advertising and graphic design agencies, web design and video graphic departments.
Friday, 21 October 2011
Blog Entry #1 - RE: Texting in Social Situations
1. What are your thoughts on texting in social situations?
As a teenager, I frequently text people. Whether it's to start talking to someone I like, when I'm bored or when I need help with something. And sometimes I use texting to save myself from any awkward situation. I have to admit, I do text people in social situations sometimes. But I do think texting in social situations is unnecessary and should be avoided because you get distracted and not pay attention to your surroundings.
2. Do you find it rude if you're talking to somebody and they proceed to text continuously on their cell phone?
Yes, I do find it rude when I am conversing with someone and they still proceed to text someone. Because they're pretty much having another conversation with someone else. They're probably not paying attention to half of the things I'm saying. Most likely, they would pay more attention to the person they're texting.
3. If you had to come up with a list of five etiquette rules for texting, what would they be?
#1 - Do not text anyone if you're having a conversation with
someone. The person will think that you're not listening
to what he/she is saying, and they might be offended.
#2 - Turn your phone off when you are in important social
events or situations, so you wouldn't be tempted to text
back or text anyone.
#3 - DO NOT start texting someone when you are in situations
where you have to interact or socialize. Texting will
just make you seem arrogant and not willing to talk to
people.
#4 - Never reply with a "K". Chances are, most people do not
like receiving a "K". It sounds rude and it seems like
you don't care with what the person just texted.
#5 - Instead of texting, try calling the person instead.
Hearing the person's voice is much better.
As a teenager, I frequently text people. Whether it's to start talking to someone I like, when I'm bored or when I need help with something. And sometimes I use texting to save myself from any awkward situation. I have to admit, I do text people in social situations sometimes. But I do think texting in social situations is unnecessary and should be avoided because you get distracted and not pay attention to your surroundings.
2. Do you find it rude if you're talking to somebody and they proceed to text continuously on their cell phone?
Yes, I do find it rude when I am conversing with someone and they still proceed to text someone. Because they're pretty much having another conversation with someone else. They're probably not paying attention to half of the things I'm saying. Most likely, they would pay more attention to the person they're texting.
3. If you had to come up with a list of five etiquette rules for texting, what would they be?
#1 - Do not text anyone if you're having a conversation with
someone. The person will think that you're not listening
to what he/she is saying, and they might be offended.
#2 - Turn your phone off when you are in important social
events or situations, so you wouldn't be tempted to text
back or text anyone.
#3 - DO NOT start texting someone when you are in situations
where you have to interact or socialize. Texting will
just make you seem arrogant and not willing to talk to
people.
#4 - Never reply with a "K". Chances are, most people do not
like receiving a "K". It sounds rude and it seems like
you don't care with what the person just texted.
#5 - Instead of texting, try calling the person instead.
Hearing the person's voice is much better.
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