Traditional animation

The struggle for identity is a common thread amongst minority communities in this country and that issue is constantly exasperated by the white washed media. According to Susan Scafidi, cultural appropriation is “taking intellectual property, traditional knowledge, cultural expressions, or artifacts from someone else's culture without permission.” (Scafidi) I would add that using those artifacts to make a profit is what separates cultural appreciation from cultural appropriation. Main stream…

With the ability to also act as a calculator, camera, and gaming device, cellular devices have access to many other apps that would broaden its versatility and practicality for its user. Weighing over two pounds and approximately nine inches tall, the first cell phone was invented in 1970 's. Since then, cell phones now come in a variety of sizes and can weigh roughly a quarter of a pound. With the overall population of the world to be over seven billion a large portion of that are minors and…

The Ethics of Frankenstein’s Bioengineering In today’s world, discoveries in new scientific fields increase daily. One of the many achievements includes work in the realm of bioengineering. Bioengineering remains not as new found science or idea; however, the science stands now exponentially increasing as scientists are exploring more and more due to our ever-increasing knowledge of technology. Although technology and bioengineering may advance the knowledge held by man and furthermore help our…

characters relationship drive the plot of the film and bring attention to the filmmaker’s cinematic intentions as well as, the character’s internal conflict. Toy Story is known for it’s innovative filmmaking techniques and it’s ground breaking animation. However, it’s…

By the end of the nineteenth century, the quickening doctrine was no longer the key to abortion law and the determination of when life begins. The American Medical Association (AMA) played a major role in the movement to redefine the moment of animation and restrict abortions. The twentieth century, marked by increasing urbanization, industrialization, immigration, and eugenics, fueled a reproductive control regime that pressured middle-class white women to reproduce robustly. As non-marital sex…

Walking into the Princeton University Art Museum, the first gallery displays an exceptional acrylic on canvas, Tan Tan Bo. The painting stands as a huge work of art almost covering an entire wall. The vibrant colors of the work drew my eyes to the radiant painting. The grand size and the colors of this work popped out to me and made me stare at it for a while. Its complexity with so much happening almost everywhere you look catches your eyes and makes you wonder. In a gallery surrounded by…

INTRODUCTION The Walt Disney Company, known today simply as Disney, first open its doors in the 1930’s as a small company with larger than life aspirations. Disney began as a hand crafted animation studio, with significant successes in the cinematography department based off of fairy tales and folklore. Movies like Cinderella, Snow White, and Peter Pan (Walt Disney, 2016) brought Disney into the forefront of its industry. In addition to movies, the company created some of the most memorable…

Aliza Joy C. Estioko 2015-00628 Soc Anth 101 September 14, 2016 The Nonverbal Communication System of the Japanese Culture in Comparison to Some Asian Cultures INTRODUCTION Understanding various cultures requires a huge appreciation of cultural diversities. It is very essential to have at least, a background of a certain cultural society to avoid misunderstandings which might occur between you and another person or a group which practices a different way of thinking and actuations than you…

Tim Burton is known for his unique way of visualising a story and turning it into something terrifyingly magical. His quirky characteristics are consistently applied throughout his oeuvre, being widely recognised by audiences on a global scale. Thus, when looking at Burton’s 2010 adaption of Lewis Carroll’s novel Alice in Wonderland, his distinct style and directorial choices, particularly his artistic control over visual style and mise en scene, can be clearly identified and exemplified by…

it happen along with a plan to put their “brainchild in motion. Shelly writes: “After days and nights of incredible labor and fatigue, I succeeded in discovering the cause of generation and life; nay, more, I became myself capable of bestowing animation upon lifeless matter. After so much time spent in painful labor, to arrive at once at the summit of my desires was the most gratifying consummation of my…