Monday, February 28, 2011

1. Define or describe what makes a film a documentary.

A documentary is a nonfictional piece of film that combines interviews, actual footage that presents the facts about a person or event. It's aim is to document real life and convey a message.

2. What is the title of the documentary that you watched?

The Tobacco Conspiracy

3. What is the purpose of the documentary that you watched?

The purpose is to inform viewers of the hidden agendas of tobacco companies while exploring the debate between personal responsibility and corporate responsibility. The film displays the corporate tactics of the industry through their economic and social strategies.


Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Unsung Part Deux

What made you choose your particular unsung hero?
- I really enjoy the idea of glorified something that is denounced generally. I love how mainstream Banky is within the art community. Overall, I really enjoy his artistry and the voice that he puts into all of his work.

Did you learn anything new about the person that you chose?
- I learned about this project that Banksy did one time where he goes into muesuems and puts his own art over pieces that already were in the museum. I thought that this took guerrilla art to a whole new level.

Do you think that your design clearly and accurately represented your hero?
-Yes, I used his images and quotes in my own design.

Would you do anything different?
- I would use different colors and have a wider color palette.

What traditional and technological art-making techniques did you use in your design?
- Traditionally, I used spray painting and stencils. In terms of technology, I designed my images in Photoshop and created a virtual graffiti wall, using Notepad++ , HTML, and a scanner.