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Adventures through media

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March 2015

Project Brief #2

When I asked my family and friends what they would expect to see in a video compilation to act as a “self portrait”, I had many answers. “You in some weird outfit, dancing around” and “you falling asleep in random… Continue Reading →

Lectorial Reflection #4

Today’s lectorial proved to be the most insightful one yet for me personally. I specifically took interest in the discussion on why we are doing this course and editing. The first speaker prompted me to contemplate the reality that you… Continue Reading →

An un-posted memo from last week’s workshop

The following is a piece I wrote after last week’s workshop, but forgot to actually post! Editing with help from Fernand Léger, Dudley Murphy and Walter Murch In this week’s workshop we were given a small task; to edit a… Continue Reading →

Workshop Progress

In this week’s workshop I began work on Project Brief #2. Using an editing software, I am to compile video, audio and photographic stills into a one minute presentation that will become a self portrait. As I have realized with… Continue Reading →

Pop Culture cross-post; Cult Classics

This week in Popular Culture studies, I examined an artefact that I wanted to talk more about here. Pop Culture is dependent on a shared belief or idea, so it makes sense for a community to form based on mutual… Continue Reading →

Lectorial Reflection #3

Tuesday’s lectorial focussed on issues related to copyright, experience in the field and logistics. Hearing from people who have worked in the media industry was very helpful as the speakers offered anecdotes and proved to be very relatable. The lectorial… Continue Reading →

Project Brief #1

As a child, and even still today, Lewis Carrol’s Alice in Wonderland has been a huge source of inspiration for me- I love the quirkiness and stories of escapism. I have been collecting hats since I was about 10, so… Continue Reading →

Lectorial response #2; Noticing

Today’s lectorial (and supplied reading material) has become very thought provoking for me. Late last year, I purchased an activity book entitled “ How to be an Explorer of the World; portable life museum” by Keri Smith. The book encourages… Continue Reading →

Superhero movies; cultural genocide?

The last few months have brought with them a load of new films that appear to be capturing the attention of people everywhere; from The Theory of Everything and Whiplash to Big Hero 6 and The Imitation Game, this year’s… Continue Reading →

Lectorial Reflection

I didn’t quite know what to expect for my first Media Lectorial today.  I was surprised to have time for reflection, but happy that the session included an interactive component rather than just being talked at for hours like in high… Continue Reading →

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