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Emerson thesis -- Visual and media arts

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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 886 Collections and/or Records:

Curley a historiophoty, 2014

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Just as James Michael Curley challenged and redefined the dominant politics of early 20th century Boston; just as Curley's legacy has been simplified and sanitized; just as History in general blunts and sculpts facts to meet an end; this film challenges n

Dates: 2014

Cuts, 2018

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Identifier: vm_2018fall_zeng_guangya.pdf
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"'Cuts' is a documentary about a 47-year-old man's career path and his relationship between his two fathers." -- Abstract

Dates: 2018

Daily drag, 2004

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A twenty minute fictional narrative about a day in the life of a young woman in which she deals with her romantic relationship, friendships, problems with work, and uneasiness about her future -- abstract.

Dates: 2004

Daily drag, 2004

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A fictional narrative video that underscores the themes of art, performance, power and inspiration, while dealing with topics of class, race, gender and sexuality at home and the workplace. -- abstract.

Dates: 2004

Darcy's Hellfire, 2021

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Identifier: sf_2021spring_parker_samuel.pdf
Overview "Garrett Darcy faces the daunting task of succeeding his father Alastair Darcy, a pillar of the community, who has succumbed to a stroke and remains sedated in bed. Garrett's first order of business- ensure a revealing biography about Alastair written by his assistant turned writer Elsa Cummings never sees the light of day. However, this task won't be easily accomplished as Elsa's book has attracted the likes of lewd book published Bentley, Garrett's rival book publisher. As Garrett aims to...
Dates: 2021

Dawn, 2010

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Dawn is a forty-minute, original fictional-narrative about a college senior who goes through a particularly traumatic experience. In the aftermath, she has to find her voice and re-define her faith in God. -- abstract.

Dates: 2010

Dayiah, 2021

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Identifier: sf_2021spring_williams_amber.pdf
Overview "DAYIAH, 22, is a recent college graduate from Harlem, New York. She lives at home with her mother LUCILLE 'LUCY', 50s, and her father CLYDE 50s. From a young age, Dayiah has been extremely talented in painting, and as such, she's dreamed of becoming an artist. Although her father supports her, it's been a challenge convincing her mother to get behind her as one. This has a huge impact on the way Dayiah sees herself, and what she thinks she is able to accomplish. When Dayiah decides to save...
Dates: 2021

Dead Man's Hound, 2024

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Identifier: sf_2024spring_jones_john.pdf
Overview "Set in the distant future, the world has returned to the dark ages due to a cataclysmic event prior dubbed "God's Salute." Jonah, a dying mercenary, embarks on a quest with a band of other mercs led by an honorable knight, Sir Michael. Tasked by House Cyrus, an ambitious yet powerful sovereignty, the crew journeys through the forbidden zone known as the Garden to find a device called the LR Drive, an urban legend that houses secrets to return civilization back to before God's Salute. But,...
Dates: 2024

Dear Dr. Hopkins, 1998

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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: 1998

Dear grandpa, 2005

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A thirty to forty-minute, personal documentary shot on digital video. The story is about my search for the truth about the life and death of my paternal grandfather, and his relationship with my father.

Dates: 2005

Death Rattle, 2021

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Identifier: vma_2021spring_bilodeau_alexander.pdf
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"Death Rattle is an 18-minute dark comedy about a young woman who has to move in and take care of her dying grandpa. From poop to family politics, she finds herself submerged in the murky world of adult responsibility in this end-of-life coming-of-age story." -- Abstract

Dates: 2021

Death Stalks, 2023

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Identifier: sf_2023spring_howe_lilly.pdf
Overview "DEATH STALKS is a feature length film which focuses on a young farmer unraveling her intricate family history while in the midst of being haunted by a Biblical demon. Set in modern times, this modern horror film follows the farmer's investigation into the murders plaguing the town, the intense homophobia surrounding her, and her descent into madness. There are many horror films focused on supernatural beings, but few that focus on the intricacies of human relationships outside of the...
Dates: 2023

Debbie and the Brain, 2021

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Identifier: sf_2021spring_courtade_joshua.pdf
Overview "The Valley, 1986. Debbie, a way cool teenage brainiac, lands a rad internship with Dr. Ophelia Glutz, a robotics genius. Debbie's psyched to help her build a bodacious robot, but they need an organic brain to power the mechanical dude. Meanwhile, Debbie has eyes for hunky Chip Gordon, who's not too bright but is super sweet. A mega freaky surfing accident kills Chip, so Debbie swipes his brain and puts it in the robot dude's dome. Dr. Glutz gets super cheesed ‘cause Chip's lame brain makes...
Dates: 2021

Deeper than tears, 2009

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Deeper Than Tears is a twenty minute, original fictional narrative, that tells the story of the ongoing affects that acquaintance rape has on its victims. Aubrey suffered through the worst possible crime at the hands of a friend. She has learned that her

Dates: 2009

Definition, 2007

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Definition is an interactive documentary that explores the lives and friendship of five women who have known each other since their early childhood. -- abstract.

Dates: 2007

Degrees, 2005

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Degrees is a 24-minute fictional narrative drama. It explores the issue of self-identity experienced by two women, Mavis Reece and Adia Agabe. -- abstract.

Dates: 2005

Deliver us, 2008

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Deliver Us examines the extent, causative factors and impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on communities of color in Massachusetts and in particular Boston. The documentary captures rallies and public events that take place over half a year in Boston. -- abs

Dates: 2008

Dem bu demdir, 2007

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A 6-minute video shot in observational style and brought together with an experimental approach. Ramifications of individualistic societies as it refers to lonely and elderly are explored through observations from the streets of Boston. Themes like nece

Dates: 2007

Deprived of desire : violence as American consequence in the films of Jim Jarmusch, 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

Design scouts : a portfolio development site, 2014

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"The goal of this project is to create a place where designers can grow and devlop their portfolios. If you're having a hard time growing your portfolio due to a lack of projects and feedback, Design Scouts is an ideal place for you!" --Website. "Design Scouts is a responsive website that assists designers and artists in developing their portfolios."--Abstract.

Dates: 2014