Modern media and the future of advertising

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «"In the world of advertising, there's no such thing as a lie; there's only the expedient exaggeration (Lehman, 1959)." This famous line, uttered by Cary Grant in the Hitchcock classic North by Northwest, represents a common creed among practitioners...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A national monitor of electronically broadcasted marketing. . The socialization and glamorization of blatantly harmful products.. Sociological studies and psychologists conducting consumer experiments. . Long-term business...»

The history of the Islamic tile

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Islamic art is "the art produced for rulers or population of Islamic culture" (Brend, 10). The Islamic world is so large and varied that it should come as no surprise that each region has its own style. However because they share the same Islamic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Tile production.. Decorative techniques.. Underglaze and overglaze painting.. Abbasid potteries.. Ceramics industry of Iraq in the 10th century.. The Seljuqs and Il-khanid era.....»

Cost - effectiveness in health care

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   08/04/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Applying cost-effectiveness to heath care is "a clear necessity for responsible nonprofit management." (Schmaedick, 1993, p. 3) Cost-effectiveness analysis is an equally necessary tool for a responsible physician who has no choice but to allocate...»

Synopsis abstract : «Challenges faced by today's nonprofit health care systems.. Squeezed margins.. Comparing the relative costs and their effects on outcomes in health care.. Documenting resources allocated.. Third-sector organizations.. How a cost-effective analysis...»

Interconnections: Chaos, Art, and Life

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   08/11/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «"Nature is seen as an interconnected dynamic network of relationships that include the human observer as an integral component." If we were to replace the word "nature" with "art" in this quote, it still functions as a good definition. Through...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The parts and the whole.. Focus not on structure but on process.. Epistemic science.. No fundamentals.. No absolute 'Truth' but approximate descriptions.. No more dominance over nature.. Conclusion.....»

Paul Cezanne: Legend of Provence

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Paul Cezanne was described as "the father of us all" by Pablo Picasso, as he was greatly influenced by Cezanne, and Picasso doesn't stand alone. Cezanne, the French artist from Aix-en-Provence, was depicted as a "visionary ahead of his time,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Cezanne's return to Paris in 1862.. Cezanne's paintings of landscapes of Bibemus Quarry and Mont Sainte-Victoire.. Cezanne in the 1890s.. Cezanne's final series of images of Mont Sainte-Victoire during 1902 to 1906.. The Bathers -...»

Human connection in international cinema

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Many of the films we have watched in Contemporary International Cinema explore the nature of love on various levels. Some focus on the platonic aspect of human connection, some look at the sociological and nationalistic bonds that hold people...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Lovers of the Arctic Circle and characterless characters. . Symbolism in The Birds and Lovers of the Arctic Circle.. Portrayal of love between two very specific characters that arises from a unique experience in Walter Salles' Central...»

Adaptation: The perfect adaptation

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2008   |   .doc   |   19 pages
Document abstract : «In 2000, The New Yorker magazine writer Susan Orlean published her book, The Orchid Thief, a history of orchids and orchid collectors. The main themes of the work include the history of the passion for plants held by cultures past and present, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «The movie Adaptation.. Clarifying why the questions about adaptation have persisted for so long.. Joel and Ethan Coen's 2007 No Country for Old Men.. The most interesting and brilliant feature of the film.. The case of Adaptation.. The Orchid...»

Magnificent "Madrigals" (and bombastic ballets) of the exciting "English" variety

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Speaking strictly in musical terms, the English madrigal is the result of assimilation. The genre generally referred to as the English madrigal was borne of the Italian madrigal form. However, just as historians no longer refer to America as the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Liner Notes.. What Is Life? by William Byrd.. Sing We And Chant It, by Morley.. Clorinda Flase, Adieu!. The Silver Swan by Orlando Gibbons.. Conclusion.....»

The new American musical: How the musical has changed to attract a new audience?

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   08/25/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the greater part of the twentieth century the American musical has entertained audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The musical has become a reflection of American life: sometimes tragic, somewhat unpredictable, but always persevering....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Musicals during times of war and economic hardship.. Fall in audience.. Writers, composers, and lyricists adaptation of the musical to attract younger and more diverse audiences.. Rock musicals and the jukebox musical.. The feature...»

Landscape painting in 19th and 20th centuries

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   08/26/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Landscape painting in the American context emerged in the 19th century along with the philosophical works of Emerson and Thoreau. The literary arts also began to turn toward an examination of the natural world at about this time. American...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A typical Luminism work according to Matthew Baigell.. Thomas Cole.. Nineteenth Century themes.. Winslow Homer.. The Twentieth Century.. John Marin.. Georgia O'Keeffe.. The Quality of Georgia O'Keeffe's Landscapes.. What does...»

FESPACO: More than a film festival

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   09/04/2008   |   .pdf   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «With the revolution of filmmaking has come the need to bring films and filmmakers together. The creation of film festivals provides a place where filmmakers can showcase their films. Thousands of film festivals have formed around the world over the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. History of Festival Panafricain du Cinema de Ouagadougou.. FESPACO's adaption to the new parameters of the audiovisual business.. FESPACO in Africa.. Unity and inspiration through FESPACO.. Achievements in Burkin...»

The Broadcasting Board of Governors

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   09/09/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) which became independent of the United States Information Agency in 1999 when that department was dissolved, is charged with responsibility for US-backed, non-military international broadcasting. Such...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Pay-for-play - violation of journalistic ethics.. Secretary of State Condeleeza Rice - the final member of the board.. Jackson's defense while speaking to Levine in 2005.. Conclusion.....»

Anthropological and historical perspectives on the death of Captain Cook

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Scientific and philosophical thought have been preoccupied with the problem of an objective, empirical reality whose nature is discoverable and quantifiable at least since Descartes. This theoretical trend continued and culminated in the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Sahlins critical view of Obeyesekere's argument. . Obeyesekere's analysis of events.. The Hawaiian creation myth that underlies the Makahiki festival.. Conclusion.....»

Transformers: America in disguise

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Michael Bay's Transformers is a genre pastiche, combining elements of action films, science fiction, high school dramas, general comedy and even moments of direct satire. Most interesting, though, are the ways in which Bay's film ties into the genre...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Introducing the protagonist.. Naration and plot.. Language.. Nature of the Decepticons.. Introduction of 'Sector 7' in the movie.. Incorporation on the part of the Autobots and its absence on the part of the...»

"Text Messaging and Instant Messaging : Aid or hindrance?"

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   09/30/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «As is the case when many technologies emerge, the debates that spring forth tend to fall to one side or the other. Moral, ethical, social, and religious concerns arise. However, there is one type of concern that I find not only interesting, but in a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Literature review.. How SMS stunts the growth of writing in youth.. The 'spilling over' of text and IM language into students' academic prose.. More writing equals better writing.. The power of writing and retention of standard...»

Shakespeare in vegetable underpants: Peter Stein and Peter Zadek's opposing approaches to Shakespeare

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   10/07/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «"Shakespeare in underpants," is how Peter Stein has described the work of fellow director and rival Peter Zadek, while the latter has called Stein's work boring and overly polished to the point that his actors become overcooked "vegetables"...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The moral and bodily demolition which World War II left behind.. Multi-media images of cult icons once regarded as heroes and the reinforcement of the idea of a culturally-made and marketed ?hero.?. Zadek's commitment to taking...»

Hiding in the stacks: How U.S media transmit U.S Government lies

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   10/13/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The American Government has a wide array of resources available with which they can disseminate information regarding their activities, both at home and abroad. These resources include but are not limited to press secretaries, communications chiefs,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Dominant US media and exposing the lies of the government.. Editorial piece by Michael Parenti on a new perspective regarding an armed movement in Portugal.. Reporting after the majority of the conflict has passed.. Manipulation of...»

Eric Clapton: Legend among Legends

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   11/04/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In the late 1960s, one of the most well known cases of graffiti observed around the musical Meccas of London and New York was "Clapton is God". Three decades later, the sensational guitarist and singer continues to keep his fans captivated by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Eric Patrick Clapton.. His upbringing.. The explosion of Rock and Roll.. The Yardbirds.. Clapton's joining John Mayell's Bluesbreakers.. Clapton's three years of heroin addiction.. The loss of all close friends.....»

Market driven Journalism

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   11/04/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The effects of market driven journalism on the fourth estate are questionable at best and disastrous at worst. In market driven journalism, "viewers and readers are transformed into customers, news into products, and circulation or signal areas into...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The effects of market driven journalism on the fourth estate.. Innovation in the media.. Richard Pagliaro's comment - American ?Nike? stars were dominating ESPN's coverage of the Australian Open.. ESPN's quest for profits and...»

Three mile island accident

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Three Mile Island Crisis started at four a.m. on March 28th, 1979. There was a clog in one of the pipes and the men working there had to clear it out, which was a regular occurrence. They shot air into the pipe in order to unclog it, which worked...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The begining of the problem.. Water in the main turbines.. Two feed water pumps have fail.. Faulty gages in the operating room.. The water in the cooling loops.. The lack of emergency procedures.. The primary coolant water's...»

Manipulation of space and sexuality in L'Avventura

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In Rudolf Arnheim's Dynamics of Architectural Form, Arnheim argues that in many ways, physical space is less important to human beings than the psychological perception of space. For the average man, experience isn't made up of isolated incidents,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Sandro and Claudia's visit to Noto.. The appearance of Claudia and Sandro as standing shoulder to shoulder.. Physical and perceptual space.. The contrast of the ?objective? action.. The body language and styling of the...»

The creative impact of jazz music

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   11/07/2008   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «Music frequently requires more than one performer to be created. Perhaps two or more musicians are required, each playing a "part" - without the presence of all the musicians, the song would be incomplete. Perhaps one musician will accompany a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The notion of Joe and Violet Trace and the narrator of the story as all being improvisors.. The narrator as one of the most central characters.. The narrator's increasingly audacious subjective inferences in describing the characters....»

Dragon ladies and China dolls: Images of Asian American women in American film

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   11/07/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The image of Asian American Women in film has undergone many changes from the 1920s to today. With stereotypes such as "dragon lady" and "china doll" and the practice of yellow-face, Asian American actresses had plenty of obstacles in the world of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Dragon lady, China doll and yellowface.. The 1920s image of the 'oriental woman'. . Other most common roles for Asian American actresses.. The 1940s, 50s and 60s.. Change in the film industry for Asian and Asian American roles.. The...»

Collegiate publication censorship: Will Hazelwood infiltrate campus life?

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   11/07/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In the United States of America, over 295,516,700 citizens enjoy a considerable amount of freedom. A vast assortment of backgrounds, races, and occupations are compiled to make up the population of America. Although this diversity is combined to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A considerable amount of freedom.. Fear of the standards set forth in the Hazelwood case may infiltrate college campuses.. Suggestions given by Cathy Kuhlmeier, former layout editor, and Spectrum staffers.. The 1969 Tinker v. Des...»

The ideology of film: The portrayal of Women & Blacks in baseball films

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   11/11/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Ideology is a very broad topic. Described as "a body of ideas reflecting the social needs and aspirations of an individual, group, class or culture" (Giannetti 428), ideology can be discussed anywhere when dealing with any kind of social opposites. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Ideology as a very broad topic. . The message in 'A League of Their Own'.. The issue of racism.. The Jackie Robinson Story .. Bingo Long, directed by John Badham.. Why were the black owners treating their black players like...»

Skyscrapers: An American urban art form

Arts & media   |   Architecture   |   Presentation   |   11/12/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «It isn't often that we think of buildings as works of art. We have a word to describe the art of designing buildings and structures - architecture - but to most of us, buildings are things of purpose, not things to be admired. We pass in and out of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The skyscrapers evolution.. Initial look of skyscraper's - strictly utilitarian.. The post-war boom of the 1920s.. Neo-Gothic style.. The product of eclecticism.. How far a building could be abstracted. . The beauty of these...»

Women in the films of Jean-Luc Godard

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   11/17/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Since 1959 and the release of his first film, Jean-Luc Godard has engaged audiences with a varied body of work. He has entertained, quoted, lectured, and bored, inevitably. Throughout his entire career, both the depiction of the female and her role...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. women - represented as beauty and mystery.. The first trend in Godard's depiction of women in his early work.. The most violent betrayal by a woman in the films of the sixties.. Godard and female sexuality specifically in relation to...»

Similarities in the films of Alfred Hitchcock

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   11/17/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Alfred Hitchcock's "Strangers on a Train" (1951) carries with it the signature of its auteur director. Hitchcock's other films are marked in the same way using similar themes, character types, and storylines. "Strangers" is most similar to "The 39...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Alfred Hitchcock's 'Strangers on a Train'.. The wrongfully accused man.. The reoccurring theme of distrust towards law enforcement.. Uncle Charlie in 'Shadow of a Doubt'.. A comparison between good and evil, innocent and...»

Films on the ongoing war in Iraq

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   11/17/2008   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «Since the start of the U.S. war in Iraq in early 2003, the citizens of the world have been bombarded with news coverage the likes of which has never before been seen in the history of armed conflict. Likewise, the world of cinema has embraced the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Iraq War films.. Combat/ life in country films.. Brian De Palma's 2007 film Redacted.. Occupation: Dreamland.. Films on soldiers returning home.. In the Valley of Elah (Haggis, 2007).. The Ground Truth.. Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket...»

Sexuality in modern melodrama

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   11/21/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The depiction of sex and sexuality in American cinema was slow in maturing, but in the last two decades there have been a growing number of popular melodramas that depict sex as a meaningful part of a relationship. This practice distinguishes modern...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The use of sex as a weapon.. Angela Hayes (Mena Suvari) in 'American Beauty'.. The occurrence of true love and healthy relationships.. Sex and sexuality - heightened emotional effects. . The sexual exploits characters explore.. Donnie...»

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