http://digitalsynopsis.com/inspiration/60-public-service-announcements-social-issue-ads/
For my last and final blog post I wanted to post something that would wrap up my blog. I chose to put a link for a website that posted 60 powerful social issues in an ad form. I think they were all very well thought out along with the fact that they had a clear message that was easily identifiable.
This relates to the class, because we discuss social issues that are happening or have happened. Some of the posts on the website were not as specific to the topics we have discussed, but still can relate to the majority of us.
Post number twenty-eight on the website had me make an instant connection to some of the earlier pieces we looked at this semester. Even though the message is not the same but the fact that babies dying were presented in a lot of pieces made me think of them.
Friday, April 3, 2015
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
caged #9
http://www.captiveanimals.org/our-work/zoos
Mondays class had to thinking. The performances of the two people in the cage reminded me of caged animals. Not just any caged animal, but the ones specifically that are kept at zoo's for entertainment purposes.
The thought of taking animals from their natural environment to sit in a small dense area for our own sake just does not sound right. In my eyes this is a political problem that we need to clear up. Since the animals do not have a say, the people who are trying to protect and save these animals are fighting. The sad faces that these animals make is bad enough. People who think that they have it better at zoo's then their own habitat are wrong and hiding from reality.
This website relates to class, because there is a clear message that is trying to get across. If the animas could stand up for themselves against our government here in the United States as well as from the countries they come from I am sure they would. It is our job (animal lovers) to help these living animals rest in peace, in their original place of being.
Mondays class had to thinking. The performances of the two people in the cage reminded me of caged animals. Not just any caged animal, but the ones specifically that are kept at zoo's for entertainment purposes.
The thought of taking animals from their natural environment to sit in a small dense area for our own sake just does not sound right. In my eyes this is a political problem that we need to clear up. Since the animals do not have a say, the people who are trying to protect and save these animals are fighting. The sad faces that these animals make is bad enough. People who think that they have it better at zoo's then their own habitat are wrong and hiding from reality.
This website relates to class, because there is a clear message that is trying to get across. If the animas could stand up for themselves against our government here in the United States as well as from the countries they come from I am sure they would. It is our job (animal lovers) to help these living animals rest in peace, in their original place of being.
Sunday, March 29, 2015
post #8 Angelina Jolie
http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/trends/g850/angelina-jolie-photos-0709/?slide=1
Today when I think of celebrities and people in the arts I usually do not correlate them being associated with activism and world troubles that we face. One figure that really does stick out to me, and I look up to is Angelina Jolie. Not only does she look beautiful from the outside, but she does some pretty beautiful things. Some organizations that she supports are UNICEF, ONE campaign, and UNHCR.
She also travels and goes out to see sights where some of these uncertainties lie in different countries which makes me support her and her work even more. In some cases she even adopted children from these countries. I think it's great that she took her fame and power and applied it to a whole new part of her life. Whether we like to admit it or not celebrities make a huge impact in our world from the movies we watch, clothes we wear, and decisions we make.
Angelina relates to our classroom and content we look at, because she expresses her power to get an idea across. She reminds me of Mother Courage from an earlier piece we looked at, because they both wanted good around, but sometimes with the conditions we are given good can not always come out. As long as power is used to better our world I support it one-hundred percent, and in this case Angelina Jolie has my vote.
Today when I think of celebrities and people in the arts I usually do not correlate them being associated with activism and world troubles that we face. One figure that really does stick out to me, and I look up to is Angelina Jolie. Not only does she look beautiful from the outside, but she does some pretty beautiful things. Some organizations that she supports are UNICEF, ONE campaign, and UNHCR.
She also travels and goes out to see sights where some of these uncertainties lie in different countries which makes me support her and her work even more. In some cases she even adopted children from these countries. I think it's great that she took her fame and power and applied it to a whole new part of her life. Whether we like to admit it or not celebrities make a huge impact in our world from the movies we watch, clothes we wear, and decisions we make.
Angelina relates to our classroom and content we look at, because she expresses her power to get an idea across. She reminds me of Mother Courage from an earlier piece we looked at, because they both wanted good around, but sometimes with the conditions we are given good can not always come out. As long as power is used to better our world I support it one-hundred percent, and in this case Angelina Jolie has my vote.
Sunday, March 22, 2015
#7 we run the world
http://evolutionofwomenscitizenship.weebly.com/
This picture is one of my favorites! Ever since I can remember studying about WWII this image is what pops in my head. Obviously it highlights the role women played in the past, but can still be relevant in todays time.
This picture relates to class, because as we cover more and more material there is a slight change. I feel like we are seeing women play a bigger role in the social problems. Today here we are in 2015 and women and fighting sometimes more then men when it comes to expressing our thoughts on issues.
Last class we were in charge of making a protest and made the blueprints as if we were actually going to take action. My group focused on women and their fight with the media. With technology today we can make anyone or anything look "flawless." Women have to fight their hardest to look the best and feel great doing it. With the media pounding us with new beauty remedies and crash diets the pressure is on. With that being said I feel like today women are in the ultimate battle with themselves and their self-esteem. I hate to say it but I too find myself in this struggle, and hopefully soon women can take action of the problem. Just like the poster says "We can do it!"
This picture is one of my favorites! Ever since I can remember studying about WWII this image is what pops in my head. Obviously it highlights the role women played in the past, but can still be relevant in todays time.
This picture relates to class, because as we cover more and more material there is a slight change. I feel like we are seeing women play a bigger role in the social problems. Today here we are in 2015 and women and fighting sometimes more then men when it comes to expressing our thoughts on issues.
Last class we were in charge of making a protest and made the blueprints as if we were actually going to take action. My group focused on women and their fight with the media. With technology today we can make anyone or anything look "flawless." Women have to fight their hardest to look the best and feel great doing it. With the media pounding us with new beauty remedies and crash diets the pressure is on. With that being said I feel like today women are in the ultimate battle with themselves and their self-esteem. I hate to say it but I too find myself in this struggle, and hopefully soon women can take action of the problem. Just like the poster says "We can do it!"
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
post #6 los actos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSPmSmf8y9w
After class on Monday I was really interested in learning more about los actos and the theatre that surrounds them. I wanted to see some more performances and pieces so I turned to the one and only Youtube. I then came across a really fun performance that included los actos, but with a neat twist. In this video they incorporated cirque de soleil.
This clip is just part one. Some characteristics that really stood out to me was the use of masks and dance in the performance as well as music. The concept behind the masks really intrigued me. The use of masks represents that one person can play multiple characters. The use of mimes is also in this specific piece. The passion and drive is 100% shown with all the costumes, attitude, music, and movement.
Los actos relates to the classroom because of what we covered in class on Monday. Teatro Campesino, UFW, and Chicano/Chicana support the historical context for the development of the 1960's. I look forward to creating my own take on this subject in class tomorrow with my fellow classmates!
After class on Monday I was really interested in learning more about los actos and the theatre that surrounds them. I wanted to see some more performances and pieces so I turned to the one and only Youtube. I then came across a really fun performance that included los actos, but with a neat twist. In this video they incorporated cirque de soleil.
This clip is just part one. Some characteristics that really stood out to me was the use of masks and dance in the performance as well as music. The concept behind the masks really intrigued me. The use of masks represents that one person can play multiple characters. The use of mimes is also in this specific piece. The passion and drive is 100% shown with all the costumes, attitude, music, and movement.
Los actos relates to the classroom because of what we covered in class on Monday. Teatro Campesino, UFW, and Chicano/Chicana support the historical context for the development of the 1960's. I look forward to creating my own take on this subject in class tomorrow with my fellow classmates!
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
#5 interview gone haywire
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2010/03/billionaire-girls-201003
In honor of todays class I think it is only appropriate to post an interview that was put out a few years ago. This interview was taken on a reality tv show called Pretty Wild. During one of the episodes we see Alexis Neirs getting interviewed about a celebrity robbery that was happening around LA. Alexis was one of the suspects while filming her own reality tv show along with her two other sisters.
After completing an interview with Vanity Fair Alexis felt very content with what information she put out to the public. Once she got her hands on the article it was clearly not what she thought she said throughout the interview. This was the actual article that Vanity Fair put out. Some problems that Alexis saw with the article was that the person who interviewed her painted a completely different picture of what Alexis had told them.
Today in class I was put in the same position. When interviewing someone I find it very hard make sure you get out the right content and ideas. I could only imagine it being that much more complicated when dealing with issues that you do not agree with yourself. I believe that the person from Vanity Fair wanted to make the article more glamorous and interesting especially because not only was Alexis on reality tv at the time, but was going to be on trial. I really enjoy this kind of material and I hope to incorporate it into my final piece.
In honor of todays class I think it is only appropriate to post an interview that was put out a few years ago. This interview was taken on a reality tv show called Pretty Wild. During one of the episodes we see Alexis Neirs getting interviewed about a celebrity robbery that was happening around LA. Alexis was one of the suspects while filming her own reality tv show along with her two other sisters.
After completing an interview with Vanity Fair Alexis felt very content with what information she put out to the public. Once she got her hands on the article it was clearly not what she thought she said throughout the interview. This was the actual article that Vanity Fair put out. Some problems that Alexis saw with the article was that the person who interviewed her painted a completely different picture of what Alexis had told them.
Today in class I was put in the same position. When interviewing someone I find it very hard make sure you get out the right content and ideas. I could only imagine it being that much more complicated when dealing with issues that you do not agree with yourself. I believe that the person from Vanity Fair wanted to make the article more glamorous and interesting especially because not only was Alexis on reality tv at the time, but was going to be on trial. I really enjoy this kind of material and I hope to incorporate it into my final piece.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
#4 fifty shades of f***** up
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/13/movies/submitting-to-the-power-of-a-runaway-best-seller.html?_r=1
This weekend is going to be a very exciting one. No, not just because it is Valentines Day, but the movie Fifty Shades of Grey comes out. Every since the trilogy came out a few years ago there has been huge controversies. Some say it's too erotic, violent and what not.
I have read all three books and I think otherwise. I find myself reading more disturbing material for school work. Yes, sex is a major concept that revolves around the book but once looked passed that there is a beautiful story.
For some odd reason, the books have my mind connecting them with the Trojan Women that we looked at earlier this semester. For example, in both pieces sex is used as a sort of power. In the Trojan Women it made the women look weak, but in Fifty Shades of Grey we see the main character Anastasia look at sex as a source of empowerment. She uses it as a tool to help her understand the man she is in love with.
This weekend is going to be a very exciting one. No, not just because it is Valentines Day, but the movie Fifty Shades of Grey comes out. Every since the trilogy came out a few years ago there has been huge controversies. Some say it's too erotic, violent and what not.
I have read all three books and I think otherwise. I find myself reading more disturbing material for school work. Yes, sex is a major concept that revolves around the book but once looked passed that there is a beautiful story.
For some odd reason, the books have my mind connecting them with the Trojan Women that we looked at earlier this semester. For example, in both pieces sex is used as a sort of power. In the Trojan Women it made the women look weak, but in Fifty Shades of Grey we see the main character Anastasia look at sex as a source of empowerment. She uses it as a tool to help her understand the man she is in love with.
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