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Emerson thesis -- Visual and media arts

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 848 Collections and/or Records:

Weird little things, 2013

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Overview

Weird Little Things is a short film about fear and neuroses told though [sic] a series of narrative, documentary, and experimental vignettes. The idea for the film came out of a desire to have a better understanding of fear, where it comes from and how it

Dates: 2013

What If, 2023

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Identifier: vm_2023spring_gao_yanghuixiao.pdf
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"My proposed short live-action film is about a young Chinese woman who is raised in a single-parent family in a small town in China. She just started her job in Shanghai and finds that she may have to give up motherhood due to a recurring gynecological condition that has given her misery for years. She wrestles with the need to seek support from her mother when she gets back home for the memorial ceremony for her recently departed grandmother." -- Abstract

Dates: 2023

What's Charles Abbott doing here?, 2002

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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: 2002

What's the deal with D&D an audio adventure in Dungeons & Dragons, 2005

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This audio documentary explores the myths and mysteries of D&D, with hopes to reach beyond its sub-cultural community, to encourage its listeners to think outside the Dungeons & Dragons defined by popular media through the years. -- abstract.

Dates: 2005

When spirits dance inside jazz, 2003

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When Spirits Dance: Inside Jazz examines Roxbury jazz. What motivates the art, the love between artist and instrument? It explores how musicians negotiate their craft. Four generations speak practical and emotional truths. They reveal the essence of jazz.

Dates: 2003

Where does she go, 2018

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Identifier: vm_2018spring_ding_yayue.pdf
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"Where Does She Go is an experimental video that investigates how we distinguish reality from fantasy. Employing a high definition digital camera and casting a nonhuman object as the subject, Where Does She Go documents a mannequin touring across the world. By examining ways and angles of seeing, while also scrutinizing the cognitive structure of hearing, the video attempts to question the authenticity of visual discerning." --Abstract.

Dates: 2018

Who? me? cook?, 2003

 Item — Multiple Containers
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

Wiener, 2023

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Identifier: vm_2023spring_peracchio_natalie.pdf
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"Wiener (2023) is a surreal comedy about a college admissions tour gone wrong." -- Abstract

Dates: 2023

Wind, 2007

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A student project exploring the wind as a natural phenomenon and a viable source of energy. Animated visuals help to explain and interpret the science behind the wind, while interviews with practitioners in the field supply viable information about wind

Dates: 2007

Wind over water, 2003

 Item — Multiple Containers
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

Winter's Passing, 2021

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Identifier: vma_2021spring_fei_yang.pdf
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"Winter's Passing is a coming-of-age narrative short film. Due to his mother's untimely death and his father's remarriage, an 8-year-old boy has to live with his grandfather who runs a small urn shop. While reluctantly staying at the shop and trying to return to his father, he meets a woman who wants to buy two identical urns. Through their secret deal, the boy gradually learns the meanings of loss and grief." -- Abstract

Dates: 2021

Wisdom candy, 2007

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'Wisdom Candy' is a fourteen minute narrative romantic comedy video. The unexpected death of a young man's boss brings about a series of peculiar circumstances which impel him to break free of his insecurities and pursue his love interest. -- abstract.

Dates: 2007

Wish granted, 2002

 Item — Multiple Containers
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: 2002

Witness : an installation, 2015

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A multimedia exhibition that investigates how we experience the passage of time. Comprised of a small installation, 35mm slide projections, and a short experimental film, all the pieces in Witness employ 8mm home movies as the primary source material. As

Dates: 2015

Woman Scorned, 2020

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Identifier: sw_2020spring_edwards_kelly.pdf
Overview "Woman Scorned is an action romantic comedy about a highly-trained government operative who agrees to be a bridesmaid in her sister's wedding in order to finally get a shot at repairing their relationship. The script combines spy thriller and rom com elements to highlight the toxic relationship tropes that exist in films in both genres. As the lead character navigates dangerous circumstances, she's also forced to confront her part in the destruction of her relationships. Inspired by my rabid...
Dates: 2020

Working Woman, 2023

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Identifier: sf_2023spring_gamble_katherine.pdf
Overview "Working Woman is a feature length film about discovering one's life path. Kayla Porter, a Black woman in her late 20s and is as smart as she is beautiful. Kayla's entire life has revolved around being successful. Her motivation comes from her upbringing. With her dad absent and her mother having drug and alcohol issues, Kayla promised herself to be better than where she came from. Her Aunt, Regina made sure of it too, getting custody of Kayla when she was 10. Right after graduating college,...
Dates: 2023

World Cup commercials, 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

www.Hankharrison.net, 2005

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This web site, www.Hankharrison.net, celebrates the life and art of my late father, Hank Harrison. The site invites users to view and download his illustrations, as well as view paintings and other artwork that he created. The site also allows users to le

Dates: 2005

www.JFKandMe.com, 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

www.rnslearn.com, 2004

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Www.rnslearn.com aims to address the continuing education needs of critical care nurses through the creation of an online learning experience that both utilizes rich Internet applications and reflects this group's learning culture.

Dates: 2004