UCLA Sound Track Process Music Clip Project and Discussion Reply
Instructions
For this assignment, you will choose your own sounds and create an original collage! Here are the requirements:
You may use any sounds, including sounds you record yourself, samples you download online, or sounds you create with Soundtrap instruments or loops, as long as you do not use long samples (i.e. more than roughly 10-15 seconds) or use loops that repeat for long periods of time. In other words, even though you now have more freedom to choose, we still want to continue the idea used in previous assignments: You must create an original collage through combining different sounds, not simply paste in long samples or loops to fill up the space.
Duration must be between 40 seconds and 2 minutes.
As with past collages, you must submit a written document that summarizes the editing steps you used, and any other information that helps us understand the work you put into it. Please also indicate there whether you are willing to have your work shared by the instructor and, if so, whether or not it should be anonymous.
Peer Reviews
As usual, once the due date passes, you will be assigned 2 peer reviews.
BLACK PANTHER IS ONE OF THE FIRST FRANCHISE SUPERHERO FILMS (MARVEL) TO INCLUDE BOTH RACIAL AND GENDER DIVERSITY.
BLACK PANTHER IS THE 18TH MOVIE IN THE MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE, A FRANCHISE THAT HAS MADE OVER $13.5 BILLION AT THE GLOBAL BOX OFFICE. MARVEL IS OWNED BY DISNEY.
BLACK PANTHER IS THE FIRST BIG BUDGET FILM TO INCLUDE AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN DIRECTOR AND A PREDOMINANTLY BLACK CAST.
RESPOND TO AT LEAST ONE QUESTION BELOW (A MINIMUM 200-WORD RESPONSE).
Discuss how Black Panther explores issues related to race? How is the character, Erik’s view on the world different from T’Challa’s?
How does the film represent gender? What roles do women play? What message does this convey to viewers?
Does the film contain a message about global responsibility? What is the message?
How do the production values of the film reflect its budget? How extensive is the list of cast and crew? How elaborate are the costumes, sets, effects, score, and so on?
Hi I have two readings in the attachment that I need a sample journal.
Your journal should focus on claims and strikes: you should discuss the claims that the author(s) make in the first half of your journal; you should discuss the things that strike you about the reading(s) in the second half. Claims should include the author’s main argument, the introduction of terms or concepts, and any argument the author is making or disputing. Strikes may include anything you learned from the reading, any points you agree or disagree with (and why).
Blues as The Root for Rap Music Cultural Melting Pot Discussion
Initial Post (Due – Friday, Nov. 19th by 11:59pm)
Find, share and discuss at least one contemporary example that can shed light roots of the blues in rap.
Response (Due – Sunday, Nov. 21th by 11:59pm)
Review examples provided by one of your colleagues (no more than two responses allowed to a single student). Again, speculate on how these contemporary artists use their work as a tool for advocacy, and/or as an expression of their cultural experiences. Does the use of music in your life serve similar purposes?
Reading:
William F. Danaher & Stephen P. Blackwelder. “The emergence of blues and rap: A comparison and assessment of the context, meaning, and message, Popular Music & Society, 17:4, 1-12, 1993.
Reply:
Zongyi LinWednesdayNov 17 at 10:53pm
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I think music is related, and rap and blues are also related. They are music shaped by society. Rap songs reflect the pain and frustration of Africans, the blues, and many rap music expose the pain and the cause, the lyrics of rap, it is vital in pointing out social inequality. Blues artists often use subtleties in their lyrics to escape the abuse of whites people. Rap artists do not need to adopt the same strategy. Their lyrics may not always inspire empathy, but they often encourage change. Rap artists, the same as the blues artists before, were brought to the attention of the public through the commercial success of their music. In the beginning, it started with the development of local dance music, and then mass market pop music. Rap is the most recent form of music that originated in the center of the city. Rap is an inner city of the United States initiated by black youth from the bottom. Rap shares these origin music movements with another lower class: the blues music of the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. This high-tech, electronically produced music and cunning wedding, rhyming lyrics, are so hip-hop, similar to blues. Characterized by more traditional instruments (guitar, harmonica, and in some cases percussion and brass quartet), blues lyrics are equally dynamic, but often moaning or ambiguous compared to rap, at least recognized for Some rap lyrics, similar to Blues, recall and express dissatisfaction with African-Americans in the face. (William F. Danaher & Stephen P. Blackwelder) I also liked rap, so I will often listen and study rap songs. My favorite singers are Snoop Dogg and Lil yachty. When I am under pressure, I listen to their songs to relax. I think rap music is real, free, and they will bravely express what they want to express. Contemporary rap music, like the various forms and incarnations of blues, expresses the dilemma of society so truly and clearly that it sees itself transforming from a minority audience to a mainstream appreciation. I think the blues is the root of the United States. Many rap songs contain some blues elements, whether it is rhythm, style or theme. The recurring problems of drug abuse, poverty, and violence that have long existed in the blues concept are connected in hip-hop culture right now.
William F. Danaher & Stephen P. Blackwelder. Popular Music & Society, 17:4, 1-12, 1993.
Muqing DiWednesdayNov 17 at 11:09pm
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Hi:
In my opinion, music genres are really tied with one another, especially blues and rap music. Just as we discussed in lecture 26 and 27, blues and rap is tied with a specific feeling. Blues is made to express the feelings for the Blacks at first and rap is created to express a kind of feeling as well. For example, when a man is angry, anxious, or lonely, he would sing blues or rap. So that makes a interesting point that when we combine blues and rap music together, it would be so cool!
Today, I want to talk about an example of Craig David’s “Born to do it”. I think it is a great song that expresses a combination of rap and blues. Craig David has a voice destined for rhythm and blues, he has a steady sound without the vicissitudes of old-school R&B. Born To Do It is very consistent, David uses a guitar as the main instrument. There are no difficult vocabulary in this song and a memorable melody chorus made people to love it more. It is a story of how a boy chases a girl. This smooth story makes the song to a greater level and it gives the whole song another chemical reaction. It is an easy singing song and it is a great example for this topic. Hope you guys can take a look at this as well!
Compose three questions about the content of the video you watched in Mini-assignment 2B. Please use at least one of those words and expressions which you wrote down while watching the video in each of the three questions.
Be ready to post here your answers to at least three questions of your classmates, based on the information presented in the video from Mini-assignment 2B.
I don’t understand this Film question and need help to study.
For this week, please write a 1-2 paragraph response to the film you chose to watch. You can pick a certain theme to write about, or some aspect of the filmmaking (directing, cinematography, music, color, imagery, or performance.
CCBC Increasing Minimum Wage for the Working Class Americans Essay
In this assignment, you will be applying your sociological knowledge and critical thinking skills to imagine a policy suggestion that might improve family functioning. This assignment builds on the trend analysis that you wrote in the second assignment. In addition to your Family Policy Suggestion, you will also write a succinct Letter to the Editor to persuade others that the problem you have identified needs to be addressed and that your proposed policy suggestion will help resolve the problem.
Part 1: Development of a Family Policy Suggestion (1,200-1,500 words, not including reference list)
Write an introductory paragraph that includes the problem that you have identified and very briefly explains how you propose to solve it.
Provide evidence of this problem. (You can use information from your Trend Report as evidence, or you can provide different evidence if you think that it’s more appropriate. Be sure to cite your source.)
Who is affected by the problem? Provide evidence indicating which social groups are most affected. (Again here, evidence from your Trend Report or other evidence can be used. Be sure to cite your source.)
Why is this problem important? In your explanation, apply one of the core sociological perspectives (functionalism, conflict theory, or symbolic interactionism) to highlight how this problem is sociologically important. In support of your explanation, please cite at least one Learning Resource from our course.
At what level(s) do you propose resolving the problem (e.g., community, state, region, national), and why?
Clearly state your policy suggestion and how it should be carried out, as well as any potential barriers to the success of your proposal.
What do you anticipate might be the positive and negative outcomes of this policy suggestion if implemented?
How might the relative success/failure of the policy be evaluated after one year of implementation?
As part of your conclusion, write a self-reflection: Why did you choose this particular problem to address? What obstacles did you encounter while working on your policy suggestion? What additional information would you need to design your suggestion more effectively?
Your assignment should include at least one Learning Resource from our course and at least one source for the trend information. In addition, you may use other authoritative resources for information and insights. Be sure to use APA-style citations when relying on/quoting from your sources (including the Learning Resources from our course) and include a Reference List at the end of your assignment.
Part 2: Letter to the Editor (200-250 words, the usual recommended length for this type of letter)
Write a convincing and succinct letter (addressed to a major news outlet) to encourage readers to recognize the problem you have identified and persuade them to agree that your policy suggestion should be adopted. Use key information from Part 1 of your Family Policy Project to inform your letter. For the purposes of this assignment, if you need to refer to specific information, use citations as usual and include your references at the end.
Your paper will be reviewed using Turnitin prior to being graded. For more information about the use of Turnitin in this course, please review the material in the syllabus.
Here are two helpful resources on how to write an effective letter to the editor:
Purdue Global University Module 5 Open Forum for Criminal Investigation Discussion
I’m trying to study for my Psychology course and I need some help to understand this question.
Discussion: Open Forum for Criminal Investigation
During Weeks 4–7, you participate in an Open Forum Discussion concerning the criminal investigative analysis you are conducting for your assignments and Final Project. This is your opportunity to discuss aspects of the case and seek clarification about elements of evidence that will support your conclusion of the case and eventual report to the law enforcement agency that requested your services.
When analyzing a case, it is essential that the analyst has access to all investigative material. As you review the case material, determine:
Do you have all information relevant to the crime scene?
Photos
Reports
Interviews
Forensic Reports
Do you have all information relevant to the medical examination?
Autopsy Reports
Autopsy Photos
Forensic Reports
Do you have all relevant information for the victim?
In this Open Forum Discussion, you begin to collaborate with your colleagues to determine your initial thoughts about the case.
To prepare for the Discussion:
Review the evidence of the case.
BY DAY 3
Post a response to the following:
What are your initial thoughts on the crime scene?
What other things would you like to know about the victim?
As you reviewed the documents, are there other areas about which you would like additional information?
BY DAY 5
Respond to at least two of your colleagues with a substantive, interactive discussion that continues through Day 7by responding to their questions and providing additional insight into the case.
SUBMISSION AND GRADING INFORMATION
Grading Criteria
To access your rubric: Week 4 Discussion Rubric
Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 5
To participate in this Discussion: Week 4 Discussion
