A Matter of Time, 2020
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2020
Creator
- Liu, Yang (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
System requirements: Windows Media Player, QuickTime, or RealPlayer.
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
61 pages (61 pages)
1 digital file (1 digital video (16 minutes) : sound, color)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"'A Matter of Time' is a 15-minute short film written, directed, and edited by Yang Liu. The story describes an independent grandma YING(70s) is in the early stage of Alzheimer's disease living in a small town in China by herself. She insists on working, making a modest living by owning a small tailor shop, while her daughter XIAO YU(late 30s) is married to a laborer working and living in a big city. Xiao Yu travels back to Ying's hometown with her son WEI WEI(7) in order to persuade Ying to move to a public nursing home. The film applies a realist style with stationary camera movements and an objective audio environment to portray citizens at the bottom of society in China. The thesis project focuses on observing and reflecting ordinary people's struggles and conflicts in daily life. In addition, 'A Matter of Time' intends to connect the rapid developments of cities in China and the changes of Ying's inner state to establish a sense of helplessness and loneliness." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01C Visual & Media Arts
Physical Description
61 pages + 1 digital video (16 minutes) : sound, color
General
Media Component ID: TH-DIG006
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301
archives@emerson.edu