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Case Study/Project1 Pamela A. Shelley Prof . R. Zornes CMST 301 Behind the Blair Witch Behind the Blair Witch Introduction In 1999, audiences around the world wandered into a low-budget thriller wondering if the documentary they were about to see was real footage of the last horrific moments of young filmmakers lost in the harried woods of Western Maryland. For over a year, recovered footage about their disappearance had been continuously viewed and updated on the movie’s website and…

speech, press, petition, assembly and religion. Most particularly, the freedoms of speech and press have come under scrutiny these past few years, especially in mass and social media. Freedom of speech is gradually diminishing on the news, internet, television, movies, video games, and other forms of media. Everyday citizens are beginning to distrust mainstream media and are turning to alternative sites which may not offer accurate information. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have…

much it has taken over. This is a common theme when it comes to Neil Postman’s “Television as Teacher” and Steven Johnson’s “Why Games Are Good for you.” In both Postman’s and Johnson’ articles, the advancement of technology is threatening the existence of present day learning and education as books are on the decline. While Postman attempts to compete against the advancement of specifically educational television shows, Johnson has a different view of the matter. Both Postman and Johnson…

decide to watch shows then they should be appropriate.Television is very harmful to children everywhere in the world and kids are suffering because of TV at a young age. Today in our society young kids ' enjoy watching many hours of TV every day. Television has an effect on children that watch a lot of it. When kids are watching TV they think that it might be, rest time or snack time. What they don’t realize is that when they watch tv and eat, they aren’t exercising they are just sitting there…

popular, rock, or classical music. However, what many do not realize is that there is a large range of mediums through which one can present music. Some of these methods include writing music to accompany a visual or interactive component such as television or video games. Despite the number of opportunities for original music, the art of writing music to picture is a arduous craft in itself. The challenges can sway composers from entering the field, but the rewards are enough to justify the…

Technology has a vital role in the daily workings of our society; from the cars we drive, to the devices we use to communicate, and even in the coffee machines many rely on to keep them buzzing. Advancements in technology are made on an almost daily basis, however, are all of them necessary? Are self-driving cars beneficial or do people really need a cell phone that can communicate with them through voice activation? In the third chapter (“Technology”) of his book, Building a Bridge to the…

has been extensive research on the relationship between televised violence and violent behavior among youth over the past 30 years. Television violence and the presence of TV’s in American homes have increased tremendously over the years. In 1950, only 10% of American homes had a television, today that number has skyrocketed to 99%. In fact more families have televisions than telephones. Over half of all children have a TV set in there room. This gives a greater opportunity for children to view…

“There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it.” Alfred Hitchcock Alfred Hitchcock is known for being the “master of suspense”. Born on Aug. 13, 1899 in Leytonstone, England, Hitchcock was one of three children. It is said that he had a lonely childhood due to obesity, which left him isolate and sheltered away from others. His parents had unusual methods of discipline; and often times sent him to the local jail for the police to lock him up for misbehaving, and afterwards would…

has changed your perspective on a a topic? A good show can suck viewers in and exceed expectations by hitting millions in ratings; however, not all popular shows can be good for viewers. Such is the case with Sons of Anarchy. Sons of Anarchy is a television show that was created by Kurt Sutter, premiering in 2008. The show depicts the life of a motorcycle gang, SAMCRO, in a small town called charming. The show focuses on the vice president of the club, Jackson “Jax” Teller, who is the son of…

life. Most specifically, today’s pop culture has made screen or television broadcasting so popular that most people cannot imagine living in a world where such things do not exist. As a matter of fact, media has not only become an accessible tool, but a habit and ritual in most peoples’ lives. In the midst of screen influence, however, many do not realize that the benefits of media come with various obstacles. Though most view television for entertainment purposes, they do not realize the…