Excarnation, 2021
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
- 2021
Creator
- Barksdale, Anne (Aurora) (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
51 pages (51 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"Excarnation is an interactive film about horror: the anxieties and comforts it creates, views of it from the outside and inside. Viewers turn on/off layers of audio and video to create varied experiences, and bring attention to film as an active, participatory medium. The first film, Corruption, remixes "social guidance" films from the 50's and 60's, as well as public domain horror films, to contemplate fears around consumption of horror media. Layers include gorier tormenting visions, and text simulating intrusive thoughts. The second film, Catharsis, links ideas of monstrosity to feelings and experiences of otherness, using footage from a variety of sources. It acts as a meditative, associative experience, merging theory with two layers of film." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01C Visual & Media Arts
Physical Description
51 pages
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