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Crimes In Different Mediums Of Art, Chloe Milhouse
Crimes In Different Mediums Of Art, Chloe Milhouse
ENGL 1102 Showcase
There are a few different ways we see crime and art come together as one without even realizing it and there are other topics that showcase crime punishment as well. Crime can be portrayed through music. When certain artists sing about their crime-like behaviors, this can lead to people also doing that same crime because they listened to it in a song. Crime can be derived from art itself, causing people to react emotionally and criminally to something they’ve seen. Lastly it can be represented through film and TV showcasing elements of human behavior for society to see. All of …
Visions Of Inclusivity: A Screenplay Focusing On Women, Sexism And Film During The 1990s, Abigail Hayman
Visions Of Inclusivity: A Screenplay Focusing On Women, Sexism And Film During The 1990s, Abigail Hayman
Master's Projects
In the 1990s film scene, Margaux Archambeau leaves for New York City to uncover the truth about her late mother. This research summary, "Visions of Inclusivity," acknowledges and carefully researches women's struggles and triumphs. This essay intends to share information about the film industry and the inappropriate treatment of women so that men and women in the film industry can support one another.
The Farm, Justin Morris
The Farm, Justin Morris
Master's Projects
Synopsis:
’The Farm’ is a psychological thriller series inspired by the recent folk horror revival. We follow a suburban family who begin to lose their trust in each other as they fall further into peril on a strange isolated farm. When Brian, the patriarch, repeatedly puts his family in danger to satisfy his own ego, he forms a rift between him, his wife Madison, and son Charlie that quickly spirals into delusion, blind accusation, and paranoia. Desperate, they seek the help of Elias, the owner of the farm with his own tenuous grip on reality, and his quiet daughter, Emma. …
Adaptation Production Plan For “Cardigan, Betty, And August” From Taylor Swift's Folklore, Carlie Hillhouse
Adaptation Production Plan For “Cardigan, Betty, And August” From Taylor Swift's Folklore, Carlie Hillhouse
FUSION
This multimodal project creates a production plan for a fictional movie adaptation of Taylor Swift's popular songs "cardigan, betty, and august" from her 8th studio album, folklore. The production plan consists of details and descriptions for each cast member, filming locations, soundtrack, and key scenes to film for the movie.
The project was created in response to an assignment prompt that asked students to analyze how adaptation affects the way stories are told in different genres. Students had to consider audience reception, the portrayal of heroism, how mode affects a story's point-of-view, and how elements like key scenes and …
Adaptation Production Plan For Taylor Swift's "No Body, No Crime", Emma Coley
Adaptation Production Plan For Taylor Swift's "No Body, No Crime", Emma Coley
FUSION
Focused on creating a music video for Taylor Swift’s “No Body, No Crime” song, this detailed production plan encompasses specific plots, settings, characters, and even casting choices. This plan dives into the song’s origins on the Evermore album, presenting a murder mystery narrative involving infidelity, revenge, and a lack of conclusive evidence, raising questions of guilt and justice. The intricate details involving casting are listed and justified based on their suitability for the respective plot, and the chosen locations to film bring forth the mysterious atmosphere that Taylor Swift lyrically created. Overall, the plan demonstrates a thoughtful and comprehensive approach …
Adaptation Production Plan For Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns, Aman Bhayani
Adaptation Production Plan For Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns, Aman Bhayani
FUSION
The Adaptation Production Plan is a proposal that explores the idea of taking an existing piece of work and adapting it into a live version of a TV show or film. Particularly, for my adaptation, I chose the novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. This paper provides a summary of novel's key events and the purpose behind selecting the novel. Then, focusing on the adaptation, just like any other TV show, the proposal presents the selection of actors, locations, specific plot points and music in order to film the show and the reasoning behind them.
The project was …
Adaptation Production Plan For Love In The Time Of Serial Killers, Jimena Arias
Adaptation Production Plan For Love In The Time Of Serial Killers, Jimena Arias
FUSION
This Production Plan will describe the different details needed to create a movie adaptation of the novel Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson. This plan includes a summary of the plot and an analysis of mode and genre in this novel. Included also are photos and descriptions of the cast, filming locations, key scenes, and a list of songs for the soundtrack of my film, followed by a rationale for all of my choices. The goal of this plan is to create an overview of how to turn the novel into a successful film.
The project …
The Realities Of Adulthood: Insecure's Journey Through Chaos To Fulfillment, Aniyah G. Lathan
The Realities Of Adulthood: Insecure's Journey Through Chaos To Fulfillment, Aniyah G. Lathan
Emerging Writers
This article discusses the profound impact of the HBO series "Insecure" (2016) on the lives of young black women, particularly those navigating the complexities of their 20s and early 30s. Through the lens of the awkward yet endearing character Issa Dee, the show portrays a vivid narrative of love, friendship, and career struggles.
Big Screen Heroes With Paper Voices: A Superhero Adaptation Research Essay, Zachary Green
Big Screen Heroes With Paper Voices: A Superhero Adaptation Research Essay, Zachary Green
Master of Arts in Professional Writing Capstones
Superheroes may have taken over your phone, tablet, and television screens through the endless adaptations that pelt us from upon high mouse-shaped ears, but their rich history goes back much further than that; they have gripped the public imagination since their creation in comic strips published in newspapers almost one-hundred years ago. But, why exactly has their effect on popular culture, and their subsequent adaptations in various forms of media been so pervasive in the last twenty-five years? What makes these stories and comic book characters, and particularly Marvel comic book characters, so interesting to modern audiences? This essay demonstrates …
Georgia, Lesley Brian Bargo
Georgia, Lesley Brian Bargo
Master of Arts in Professional Writing Capstones
The Vietnam War cast a massive shadow, both home and abroad. Relationships, morality, and humanity hang in the balance.
The Art Of The Adaptation: An Analysis Of The Phantom Of The Opera, Alaina B. Westee
The Art Of The Adaptation: An Analysis Of The Phantom Of The Opera, Alaina B. Westee
Emerging Writers
An evaluation of the extent to which Joel Schumacher's Phantom of the Opera (2004) is a good adaptation of both Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1986 musical and the original 1910 novel by Gaston Leroux.
Me, Myself, And My Muppets, Sara Jones
Me, Myself, And My Muppets, Sara Jones
Emerging Writers
In this personal narrative, the author explores her relationship and upbringing in relation to Jim Henson’s Muppets. She illustrates her experience at puppet camps, on long Muppet-filled road trips, and the special connection her mother and her share with the Muppets. Find out how the Muppets have shaped the author’s life, morals, and aspirations, as well as how Jim Henson’s creations have influenced and brought joy to past generations and future generations to come.
With The Screenwriter's Pen: An Analysis Of The Representation Of Gifted Children In The Family Film, Sarah Williams
With The Screenwriter's Pen: An Analysis Of The Representation Of Gifted Children In The Family Film, Sarah Williams
Master of Arts in Professional Writing Capstones
Family films are something that have been enjoyed for many decades. They often create a fantastic world that will enchant audiences and eventually become beloved stories. A big aspect often seen in these films is a protagonist that possesses some kind of gift. Where does this gift come from? How does it grow? Most importantly, how do the screenwriters who are responsible for bringing these gifted heroes to life go about it?
Using the screenplays of Kubo and the Two Strings, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Encanto, and Coraline, I take a deep dive into the portrayal of …
Women Writers Of Film & Television, Haley Hunt
Women Writers Of Film & Television, Haley Hunt
Symposium of Student Scholars
After spending the summer immersed in archival, literary, and online research, I am proud to report my findings on the history of women in screenwriting. With the help of Anna Weinstein, I have compiled original statistics, overviews, and biographies that will be published with the launch of our website, Women Writers of Film & Television (WWFTV). At its core, this site aims to empower young girls with the knowledge and resources they need to get started in the screenwriting field. However, the site is intentionally layered by reading level; it is accessible to all ages on the surface, while also …
Hide And Shriek: Short Film Script, Kaylin Clarke
Hide And Shriek: Short Film Script, Kaylin Clarke
Symposium of Student Scholars
This short screenplay is about two monsters at a loss of what to do when a fearless ten-year-old is left behind in their haunted mansion. The story explores the notion of family with a unique blend of childhood wonder and thriller themes. With this creative work, I aim to examine the complicated nature of found family and death through cinematic storytelling.
A Wellbeing@Ksu Journey: Mapw Portfolio, Meghan Cooper
A Wellbeing@Ksu Journey: Mapw Portfolio, Meghan Cooper
Master of Arts in Professional Writing Capstones
A process narrative and samples and complete works from my time in MAPW and as a GRA within the health and well-being departments at KSU. The portfolio showcases my journey as a communicator and professional writer and how it has impacted my current career.
Character Development: To Further The Narrative, Lesley Brian Bargo
Character Development: To Further The Narrative, Lesley Brian Bargo
Symposium of Student Scholars
Character Development: To Further the Narrative.
Presentation Abstract
March 16th, 2022
Graduate Student: Lesley Brian Bargo
Research Mentor: Anna Weinstein
Screenplays on war can often become redundant. Not because they aren’t good screenplays, it’s simply because the focus relies too much on the brutality of war and not enough on the characters being forced to endure it. Hamburger Hill (1987) is not one of the run of the mill Vietnam War films that simply walk us through the killing of both sides without giving us the why. While most films can easily pull off the killing and dying, …
Little Women: A Screenplay Analysis, Chloe Ford
Little Women: A Screenplay Analysis, Chloe Ford
Symposium of Student Scholars
Little Women, written by Louisa May Alcott, details the lives of the four March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. The story has been adapted into feature films multiple times, including an adaptation in 1918, 1933, 1949, 1994, and most recently in 2019. The 1994 film was written by Robin Swicord and directed by Gillian Armstrong, and the 2019 film was written by Greta Gerwig and Sarah Polley, and directed by Greta Gerwig. Both films were nominated for multiple Academy Awards. This study will compare and contrast the structure of both films, as well as the characters and …
"10 Things I Hate About You" And The "Not Like Other Girls" Trope, Jazmine Bryant
"10 Things I Hate About You" And The "Not Like Other Girls" Trope, Jazmine Bryant
Symposium of Student Scholars
Critical Analysis Abstract: 10 Things I Hate About You & The “Not Like Other Girls” Trope
The phrase, “not like other girls,” is commonly used to describe a person or character that is quirky, emo, a loner, intelligent, or independent. In film, this description typically has a positive connotation – at least, it’s meant to. A common consensus is that the trope upholds negative stereotypes about women or the group the character is “unlike.” TV Tropes states that by using or conforming to this trope, “it’s implied that your gender is inferior by default,” (TV Tropes). On the other hand, …
Mother!: A Look Into A Religion Based Screen Play, Madeline Ivey
Mother!: A Look Into A Religion Based Screen Play, Madeline Ivey
Symposium of Student Scholars
Darren Aronofsky’s movie Mother!, explores Christianity in a very different way. The movie takes place in a house with Mother, Mother Nature, and him, God. Throughout this chaotic and confusing movie, there are many scenes that symbolize biblical stories from the Old Testament to the New Testament. Through his movie he shows biblical times through Mother Nature’s eyes, which makes religion seem more destructive and selfish. The purpose of this paper is to find connections between the Christian religion and how it is portrayed in the movie. I will do this by researching scenes and how they relate to …
A Character Analysis Of Knives Out, Garrett Bell
A Character Analysis Of Knives Out, Garrett Bell
Symposium of Student Scholars
Rian Johnson’s Knives Out (2019) has been praised by many for its dialogue and its slick, refreshing take on the mystery/thriller genre; but I argue, like many great stories of our time, that it’s the characters in Knives Out that really propel this film near the top of all mystery/thriller triumphs. Rather than reinventing the character archetypes that one would normally see in a film of this caliber, Johnson takes those characters and serves them up in a way that makes them unique to his story: his way. By providing an in-depth analysis of each character in the many twists …
Women Writers Of Film & Television Project: Nancy Meyers, Hannah Henderson
Women Writers Of Film & Television Project: Nancy Meyers, Hannah Henderson
Symposium of Student Scholars
The suppression of women’s voices in the film industry is of no secret to our society. For over a hundred years, many women have been placed in the background and were not given credit for their work in the industry, and only recently have the gates of Hollywood been open to more representation. In the 1980s, many women screenwriters were in creative partnerships with their husbands, and it was difficult for a woman screenwriter to be recognized for her own work and talents aside from the man in her life. One screenwriter, Nancy Meyers was able to garner more fame …
From Stage To Screen: The Art Of The Movie Musical, Vanessa Lopez
From Stage To Screen: The Art Of The Movie Musical, Vanessa Lopez
Symposium of Student Scholars
In this article I take a deeper look into what it takes to make a successful movie musical. When sound was introduced into the movie industry, it was musicals that stole the show. From 1927’s first talkie, The Jazz Singer, to 2021’s movie rendition of Dear Evan Hansen, movie musicals have been a key component of the movie industry. Throughout this article I will be comparing the success of two different kinds of movie musicals. The first type that I will be analyzing are the movie musicals that were written and produced directly for the screen. This includes movies such …
The Journey Of Life Itself, Ashton Webb
The Journey Of Life Itself, Ashton Webb
Symposium of Student Scholars
Life Itself, written and directed by Dan Fogelman, is a heartbreaking tale featuring three different couples and the journey that life takes them on. Throughout the film there are common themes of heartbreak, marital problems, and death. The three stories are joined together by one devastating event, and Fogelman shows how beauty can be made from ashes. In this presentation, I will explore the themes of love, heartbreak, and depression and how these themes shaped the film, allowing Fogelman to intertwine three stories into one in order to tell an interconnected story. Though the film was not well received by …
The Complexity Of "The Hate U Give", Esther Alexander
The Complexity Of "The Hate U Give", Esther Alexander
Emerging Writers
"The Complexity of 'The Hate U Give'" discusses significant cultural and societal aspects of the 2018 N.A.A.C.P. award-winning film, "The Hate U Give." As part of evaluating the film, this essay analyzes the film's portrayal of police brutality in the black community, its long-term consequences, complex discussions that black adults have with youths and themselves, and how difficult it is to get justice for the victim.
Everyone's A Critic: My Review Of The Reviewer, Jessie Rigsbee
Everyone's A Critic: My Review Of The Reviewer, Jessie Rigsbee
Emerging Writers
This article is an analysis of movie critic Oliver Jones’s Avengers Endgame film review. Through the inspection of rhetorical devices, the effectiveness of the review is assessed. The evaluation determines the faults of Jones’s argument for Endgame’s place with history’s greatest film sagas.
Whose Protagonist Is It Anyway?, Ori Mckinney
Whose Protagonist Is It Anyway?, Ori Mckinney
Symposium of Student Scholars
The Favourite (2018), written by Deborah Davis & Tony McNamara and directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, transcends the traditional tropes associated with genre period pictures in its unique telling of the tale of two cousins vying to be in Queen Anne's favour during her monarchy. In this presentation I study the unique story structure of this film, which centers on three equally weighted characters. In contrast to the traditional single protagonist story structure, this film shifts the point of view making each lead character either the protagonist or antagonist depending on whose perspective you watch it from. The story is written …
Pirates Of The Caribbean: An Analysis Of The Curse Of The Black Pearl And The Adventure Genre On-Screen, Mezi Mulugeta
Pirates Of The Caribbean: An Analysis Of The Curse Of The Black Pearl And The Adventure Genre On-Screen, Mezi Mulugeta
Symposium of Student Scholars
In Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting, Robert McKee maintains that while action-adventure is “often dismissed as mindless fare, it is in fact the single most difficult genre in which to write today…simply because it’s been done to death.” Said death came swiftly for Cutthroat Island, the 1995 flop that sank the pirate subgenre—until Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl premiered in 2003. The film was a risk that paid off massively for Disney, the pirate subgenre, and arguably the adventure genre as a whole in the modern age. This article …
Analysis Of Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, John Hunter Ray
Analysis Of Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, John Hunter Ray
Symposium of Student Scholars
In this study, I examine the ways in which Christopher Nolan developed the protagonist in Interstellar (2014). The protagonist, Cooper, played by Matthew McConaughey, is the audience’s window into the world Nolan creates in the film. Though typical Christopher Nolan screenplay structure is more complicated than the average feature film, I argue that it is the character development of the protagonist that engages viewers and ultimately allows us to connect with the story. The central conflict that cooper desires to be the best dad he can be he is forced to abandon his family to save the world. That is …
Godzilla (1954) Research Analysis, Cyrus Aldridge
Godzilla (1954) Research Analysis, Cyrus Aldridge
Symposium of Student Scholars
Cyrus Aldridge
FILM 3105
Prof. Anna Weinstein
10/20/2021
Abstract Research Analysis: Godzilla (1954)
According to Michael Maher, two years after World War 2 the United States’ military presence attempted to control Japanese media including its cinema. Despite this fact, Japanese filmmaker Tomoyuki Tanaka was able to produce Godzilla (1954), symbolizing the horror of nuclear holocaust. In this presentation, I argue that Godzilla is one of the greatest monster movies of all time due to its cultural relevance and its use of musical scoring, set design and costume design. In this study I demonstrate how Tanaka implements its score, set …