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Emerson thesis -- Visual and media arts

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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 893 Collections and/or Records:

Sheepish, 2007

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Overview

'Sheepish' is a lighthearted animated narrative about a Sheep with a fear of public speaking, who is giving a speech at an animal convention. -- abstract.

Dates: 2007

Shiny shiny, 2009

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Shiny Shiny is a short 3d computer animation film that describes a story happens to a young girl and her little friend, Shiny Shiny. The girl lives in a house that is located in a dark cave. She is lonely, tired and unhappy. She tries to sleep in on a rai

Dates: 2009

Show 'em you love 'em, 2003

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Scope and Content Note From the Series: 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...
Dates: 2003

Shraddha, 2018

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Identifier: vm_2018spring_padhye_jasraj.pdf
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"Shraddha is a short narrative drama that explores ideas of faith and spirituality in a land of many religions, India. The characters in the film are representational of the different perceptions people have about Hindu Saints/God-men in the country." --Abstract.

Dates: 2018

Shut up and skate, 2008

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'Shut Up and Skate' is an hour long documentary portraying the Boston Derby Dames, the first female roller derby league in Boston, Massachusetts, and the skaters who are part of it.

Dates: 2008

Shut your eyes I'm gonna dance ; My nature, 2017

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Identifier: vm_2017fall_aviral_ulya.pdf
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"A trans man facing his alter ego in a fantastical mind-room and a woman escaping war in tunnels under the ground in the Middle East, this 2-film thesis project explores identity within social justice themes. This project aims to address gender, sexuality and ethnicity issues and connect the two films with the need for freedom and peace. These films investigate in ways of telling different stories through similar image strategies and experimental narratives." --Abstract.

Dates: 2017

Silhouette of catastrophe, 2007

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'Silhouette of Catastrophe' creates an exploratory audio listening space that delves into the human psyche and the way we process traumatic memories. The project examines the intersection of resounding memory and media influence. Inspired by the tragedy

Dates: 2007

Situational reality, 2004

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Situational Reality is a narrative fiction piece that follows the life of one woman as fears take control of her rational thoughts. -- abstract.

Dates: 2004

SMARK, 2009

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A twenty-minute video narrative, shot in high definition, about a professional wrestling fan whose arrogance and lack of tact leads to a psychological unraveling. This film is meant to serve as both a journey into a narcissistic mindset as well as rarely

Dates: 2009

Snap shots of my life, 2010

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Snap Shots of My Life is a documentary short that explores the life of Isabel Garcia, filmmaker and teacher for inner city youth. This documentary takes an intimate look at Isabel's trajectory from growing up in the projects to making socially conscious f

Dates: 2010

Snapshot, 2003

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Scope and Content Note From the Series: 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...
Dates: 2003

So Extra, 2019

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Identifier: sw_2019spring_hutchins_derek.pdf
Overview "So Extra is a feature length comedy drama about a man who moves to Hollywood in pursuit of his dream: becoming an actor. However, this is easier said than done, and he is forced to find work as a background actor to make ends meet, where he gets to know several other dreamers who help him along the way. The script seeks to explore what it takes to "make it" in Los Angeles and how to cope with the frustrations of constant rejection when all the soul wants is to create, suggesting through use...
Dates: 2019

Sociological obeservations of British tourism sites in the style of musique concrete, 2006

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Observations of social experiences at British tourism sites, specifically within the cities of London and Salisbury are recorded. Samples of the audio recordings are used to form commentary within musical compositions edited within the Futurist spirit of

Dates: 2006

Sofrito, 1999

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Scope and Content Note From the Series: 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...
Dates: 1999

Solo Artist: A Noise Musical, 2021

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Identifier: vm_2021fall_bierenday.pdf
Overview ""Solo Artist: A Noise Musical" investigates the theme of sound as a device for communication and self-exploration. In the piece, solitude and unexpected circumstances impact the artist's relationship with sound expression. The story unfolds as a quarantined musician who fantasizes themselves as a vampire, following the artist as they become influenced– morphing their musical direction. "Solo Artist: A Noise Musical" explores a transition from composed music to experimental noise…and...
Dates: 2021

Somali Blend, 2021

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Identifier: sf_2021spring_sellwood_peter.pdf
Overview "Jake Mars is a widower that will do anything to fight to keep his Minneapolis urban neighborhood from changing. Jake owns a greasy spoon diner that is famous for their world class cinnamon rolls. The diner hasn't been forced to change since the doors opened in the 1950's. A Somali woman opens up a wildly successful Somali cafe in the same neighborhood which forces Jake to fight for his cafe or run the risk of it going out of business. Jake will stop at nothing to save his cafe. His wife,...
Dates: 2021

Something Beautiful About A Bicycle, 2020

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Identifier: vma_2020spring_burdett_gregory_maxim.pdf
Overview "'Something Beautiful About A Bicycle' is a fictional anthology inspired by my experience as a bicycle commuter in cities across the country. In each episodic narrative the bicycle connects with a new protagonist and conveys their deepest desires through an amalgamation of magical realism, Classical Hollywood and Neorealist filmmaking. Originally conceived as a bicycle advocacy piece, each episode looks to highlight different social issues facing urban communities across the nation....
Dates: 2020

Something lost, 2005

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The story is about a young woman who is faced with mental illness and the question of her husban'ds fidelity. -- abstract.

Dates: 2005

Something remarkable, 2004

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This story is about a struggling writer who rediscovers his abilities through a special gift - a gift that also reveals secrets unknown to him. His relationship with his wife and his best friend are put to the test as he tries to make sense of what he has

Dates: 2004

Songs My Mother Taught Me, 2024

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Identifier: sf_2024spring_collins_rance.pdf
Overview "In this gay-themed romantic comedy, Brett and Carlos meet as plus-ones at a party that ends up being an orgy neither wishes to participate in. Outside the "action," they hit it off through their mutual love of word games, 1990s sitcoms and bad puns. Brett's not on social, so they exchange numbers and get coffee... but then discover that they have seemingly incompatible lives. Brett is a reverend at an inclusive Methodist church. Carlos is a porn star of some notoriety... and a recovering...
Dates: 2024