âWe gestate in sound, and are born into sight. Cinema gestated in sight, and was born into soundâ (Walter Murch). Sound design is a tool that employs conceptual models to improve the audio-visual connection. Sound design represents the planning and patterns of the film sound track and the meanings that result from its deployment within the exhibition space. This versatile audio tool gives filmmakers an extra layer of context by allowing them to use sound as an imaginative playground to...
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Thesis What differentiates humans from other species? How do we make decisions, think of ideas and come to conclusions? What exactly is a mind? The mind refers to the thinking-feeling function resulting from our brain. The brain is the organ, the mind its function, or as John Searle says, âthe mind is to the brain as the program is to the hardwareâ (Minds, Brains, and Programs). Our mind allows us to be conscious, create scenarios and interpret experiences. It allows...
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I want to be a film director when I grow up... Can you imagine a world without films and television shows? Well, I sure cannot and do not ever want to try. Movies and television shows have always been a large part of my life. I did not have a childhood that looked like most others and the television set provided a constant that I did not receive in a broken home. The characters of Barney were my best friends...
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âWithout reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything usefulâ (Margaret J. Wheatley, 2019). Literature has always been a part of my life and now with the help of reflection, I am able to see the impact literary and non-literary text has had on my life. Throughout high school, I have read many texts and watched many movies that have shaped me into the person I am today. Looking back on my...
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This paper covers five published articles that report on the Wells Fargo case. These online articles show many different ways the Wells Fargo Scandal affected the customers and employees. One article covers what actually happened throughout the whole process and investigation of Wells Fargo. Another talks about how employees still arenât satisfied with how things are being run at Wells Fargo. Many people were fired and fined and that is also talked about in one of these articles. Leadership is...
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âIt is both interesting and revealing to look at how film characters are made recognizable and how we understand them, what our culture portrays as being representative of masculinity and femininity, and what this tells us about our understanding of gender, sexuality, and society.â J. Nelmes (2011) 'Gender and Film', Introduction to Film Studies. Routledge. Use this statement as a basis for discussing two films from Term 2. How do your chosen films construct notions of âgenderâ, and how do...
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Hamilton: An American Musical was written by Lin Manuel-Miranda and is a musical about the life of Alexander Hamilton. What makes this so unique is how it is presented in the form of rap and even has hip-hop references to go with it. Most of the play is historically accurate which makes learning history very simple for the listeners, even if they donât realize that they are learning. With this recipe, Hamilton is able to connect with audiences of all...
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Essay on My Mother for Students Motherhood is a divine journey that encompasses unconditional love, selflessness, and the nurturing of life. A mother's role extends beyond biological ties, as it is characterized by emotional support, guidance, and an unwavering commitment to her children's well-being. The bond between a mother and her child is unparalleled, forming the foundation of a child's growth and development. Exploring the multifaceted aspects of motherhood unveils a profound understanding of the immeasurable impact mothers have on...
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Slavery is defined as the system by which people are owned by other people as slaves. A slave is a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them. The act of a slave is the submission to a dominant influence. The history of slavery in Ghana includes both indigenous slavery and non-indigenous slavery. The word indigenous is defined as naturally existing in a place or country rather than arriving from another place. Indigenous slavery...
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Shirley Jackson's short story 'The Lottery' is about an unassuming community holding its yearly lottery. The story starts portraying the day of the lottery, June 27th, as the individuals assembled in the square. The youngsters start to make heaps of stones while the men unobtrusively joke. The ladies tattle with one another before moving to be with their spouses. Mr. Summers, the conductor of the lottery, shows up in the square conveying a dark wooden box that holds the bits...
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Major themes: The major themes that occurred in the story, The Boy In The Striped Pajamas, written by John Boyne, was the desire for friendship, boundaries, and the innocence of childhood. Firstly, the author of the powerful story introduced the theme of friendship by having Bruno, a nine-year-old boy, roam the large forest located in Auschwitz. After exploring the woods for endless hours, Bruno encountered something he had never seen before; a camp with people wearing the same blue-striped pajamas...
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Decades ago, attending college was not a necessity, but rather an optional path an individual chooses to further their education. During these times a high school diploma was a sufficient qualification to receive a well-paying job. Although the push towards liberating student loans and their debt can get put into the cost of living for students and their books with slightly increasing taxes, it'll benefit the economy. Today, college is a prerequisite for a baseline of profitability. With student debt...
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In North Carolina, a judge of the state Supreme Court was blamed for delivering a verdict that apparently sides with pedophiles. In a different case, Illinois witnessed a bizarre attempt by the plaintiffâs lawyers to use millions of dollars to topple a judge who was hearing a case that involves large sums of money. These and many other examples illustrate just how the process of selecting judges has been interfered with by politicians, has become polarized, and is now the...
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In comparison to the rest of the developed world, the United States of America has one of the most punitive prison systems. The government claims that its prisons focus on rehabilitation, yet on average, 60 percent of all inmates will return to prison (Chung). Felonsâ lives are thereby deemed unlivable because they are perceived as morally corrupt, âsocial contractâ breakers. As a consequence, most state governments, aside from Maine and Vermont, prohibit felons from participating in democratic processes. While the...
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The education system must provide the right tools for students to be able to succeed. The most vital tool is providing free school lunches for students. Without proper nutrition, students would be unable to focus on their schoolwork leading to failure. Schools need to provide lunches that meet studentsâ needs by giving them a variety of options at a fraction of the cost helping to alleviate financial stress for parents while still managing to follow the guidelines of a healthy...
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My Name Is Red by Orhan Pamuk showcases the miniaturist tradition, in Istanbul during the 16th century Ottoman Empire, which navigates the fine line between Western and Eastern art, and that of art and religion. The novel also touches on societal problems that stem from the beginning of westernization starting from the Ottoman art style. The novel is about the Sultan`s commission of a secret illustrated book to honor the thousandth anniversary of the Hegira, prepared in the Western style,...
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Upon carefully analyzing and critiquing the six main partiesâ policies and promises for Canadaâs upcoming 2019 election, I have come to the decision to vote for the New Democratic Party (NDP). Of course, just like the rest of the platforms, the NDP platform is not perfect. However, it is the one that best reflects my own personal political ideology and hopes for the future of Canadians. The NDP takes (or âtakesâ?) pride in its slogan âA New Deal for Peopleâ,...
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General Purpose: To persuade the audience to take immediate action. Specific Purpose: To persuade the audience to take immediate action and donate to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Central Idea: The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a nonprofit organization worthy of donation because of the conservation work it provides, the enrichment attendees get, and the inspiration it provides to its visitors. Introduction - Step #1 - Attention Attention getter: I remember the very first time that I spoke in front...
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Ever since we were children, we have been obeying a higher authority and conforming to what society wants us to believe. Growing up, we have been obeying some form of a higher power, whether itâs our parents, teachers, or guardians because thatâs what society has been telling us to do throughout our childhood. When someone is being obedient, their listening to someone else that has some power over them, it could be one person being the highest authority over a...
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I. Differences between the following elements: a) International security and national security Worldwide security additionally refers to the worldwide security of the United States and the remainder of the world. Accordingly, universal security refers to the measures taken by nations including the US, the UN, the EU, and other pertinent bodies to guarantee the shared survival of mankind and human progress. Moves made by nations incorporate confirmed military and political estimates that guarantee shared security, for example, the military settlements,...
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Pornography, also known as porn, is the visual illustration of sexuality that hinders a personâs concept of the type of conjugal relations. It can be demonstrated in many methods such as online videos, websites, mobile applications, etc. Since it can be accessed on many platforms, it is believed to alter the sexual behavior and attitudes of any person who engages in it. Pornography can become a major threat to marriage, children, family relationships, oneâs happiness, and how one depicts sexuality....
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Write an essay that compares and contrasts two works of art that may have aided the Dutch in developing ways to manage some of the tensions of religious diversity. The intersection of art and religion is a topic of debate in Dutch culture, as a significant part of Calvinism involves a lack of idealization for specific images of religious characters or symbols. The increased migration of Sephardic and Ashkenazic Jews in the seventeenth century complicated matters even further. Although the...
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Defining Food Security: A Multidimensional Perspective Food security defined many times by various organizations and researchers but the most common definition of food security introduced by FAO (1996) is âFood security, at the individual, household, national, regional and global levels [is achieved] when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy lifeâ. This definition identifies four main dimensions of...
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Introduction It was a great way to finish my degree with this industry project. I have learned many invaluable lessons from undertaking this industrial project and improved not only my abilities but also contributes greatly to my career development. I was excited to be able to contribute to the work of IYC and help them grow. This report is to reflect on my experience with Innovation Youth Centre and the gains from this project. Innovation Youth Centre (IYC) is a...
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Literature Review The âSchool-to-Prison Pipelineâ is an incessant trend, particularly within urban schools in America. It has increasingly been influenced by discriminatory policies causing disproportionate effects on certain adolescent groups and families on the basis of color. The implementation of a zero-tolerance policy has further mitigated the cause. Consistent Methodology and Methods Current Research goes to show the best possible way to conduct research with reverence to this particular subject has been a qualitative approach. Over fifty works of literature...
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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge An occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is a short story that has revolved around several themes throughout the book. The purpose of the themes is to bring out different meanings and to make the reader a better understanding of the book. He has also used different literary devices to complete his works. Some of the themes that he has used are; the fluid nature of time, and the blurred line between reality and illusion....
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Horror films are unsetting films centered on the dark side of life, designed to frighten and cause dread and panic through invoking our worst fears, often in a terrifying finale, while at the same time captivating and entertaining us. But what is it that makes a âgreatâ horror movie? What is âgreatâ can be subjective â what some people like others may dismiss â however I consider some of the most successful horror movies of all time share certain features...
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Virtual reality (VR) can be defined as create an illusion that we are present somewhere we are not. Virtual reality can lead people to experience all in one time in a place within as the same time. Virtual reality can persuade human brain to bring them to a place but it is not a real place. There is three-dimensional image that was created with hardware of software in virtual reality. Then, it will present to the user in various way....
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In the modern life, health eating tendencies become more and more important. There are two main tendencies, vegetarian diet and eating meat. Eating meat, a traditional eating tendency, eats animal flesh, commenced for thousands of years, from our ancestors to present. Vegetarians diet are known as low rate of cancers or diseases, good at controlling weight, etc. But some researches indicate that non-meat eaters have to cope with deficiency of nutrients. That leads to argue between many scientists about adopting...
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The notion that music can influence your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors has been around for a long time and does not come as much of a surprise. Renowned psychologists have suggested that knowing the preference of music leads to surprisingly accurate predictions about personality. While extensive research has been done on this subject, there is scope for so much more. Fast-paced rock anthems tend to pump up emotions while tender and somber performances have the ability to move a person...
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