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Art Imitates Life: The Representation (Or Lack Thereof) Of Black Women In Video Games, Bug Gadson
Art Imitates Life: The Representation (Or Lack Thereof) Of Black Women In Video Games, Bug Gadson
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The key focus of this essay is to compare the representation of black women in media, primarily in television and film, to the representation of black female characters in video games. Using black feminist theory, this essay illustrates the treatment of black female characters in gaming. The particular and deliberate methods of writing black female characters in video games are used to highlight white video game characters and their narratives, instead of giving life and dimension to the black female characters themselves. The hostile and unsafe environments in gaming spaces are cultivated through upholding these harmful stereotypes of black women, …
Introduction To Filmf, Teresa Fisher
Introduction To Filmf, Teresa Fisher
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This textbook provides an introduction into the history of film and the filmmaking process. It begins with the history of film and how to watch a film. It then looks at specific areas of filmmaking: cinematography, mis-en-scene, acting, sound, editing, and narrative. The book ends with a look at documentary films, experimental films, and animation.