Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Arts and Humanities

Huckleberry Finn: an epic story through an epic quest/journey in order to save his friend. The action is romantic, but throughout his journey along the Mississippi he encounters different characters from different social groups, which is realist. He resembles the Spanish pícaro Lázaro. This is the first American picaresque novel influenced by the Spanish picaresque tradition.

It is not a completely realist novel; it is a combination of realism, romanticism, and picaresque. The road novel/narrative is an American genre. He will remain throughout the novel the American Adam because he never stops; he is always on the move, he does not stay in one place, and he is always in motion. Due to this, he defines himself day by day. He is always creating... Continue reading "Huckleberry Finn: American Adam and Picaresque Hero" »

Hypertext: The type of text that contains links to other texts.

Hypermedia: A system that combines hypertexts and multimedia.

Hard Drive: Storage device that stores digitally encoded data.

Interactive: Software that allows people to choose whatever they want to watch, read, or listen to.

Interactive Kiosks: An interactive point-of-purchase display that is a free-standing, full-service retail location.

IT: Information technology.

Internet Radio: A radio that includes both traditional and online stations.

Image Manipulation Programs: Let you edit your favorite images.

Innovative: Introducing something new.

Journalist: A person who practices the occupation or profession of journalism.

Key Audience: The most important listeners.

Lead Stories: The most important... Continue reading "Understanding Key Terms in Digital Media and Technology" »

Media Production Terminology

Podcast: A digital medium distributed over the internet, accessible on computers and portable media players.

Packages: A pre-recorded radio item which can include interviews, commentary, and music.

Producer: The individual responsible for the financial and administrative aspects of a production, overseeing general supervision, fundraising, and hiring.

PS: Problem Statement.

PVS: Project Vision and Scope.

Paintbrush: This brush allows painting in various shades and patterns.

Pie Charts: A graphic representation of data where a circle is divided into sectors, each representing a percentage of the whole.

Pixel: Short for "picture element," a small square or dot containing a single point of color in a larger image.

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The Great Debate: Idea 1 vs. Idea 3

Many people argue that __(idea 1)__ is the best alternative. Others, however, hold a different opinion and claim that __(idea 3)__ is much better. Both points of view will be discussed in this essay.

Advantages of __(idea 1)__

On the one hand, the advantages of __(idea 1)__ are worthy of consideration. Firstly, ____say 1 advantage about idea 1. As a result, _______ give the result of this advantage. In addition, __(idea 2)__ add 1 more advantage about this idea and say why it is an advantage.

Disadvantages of __(idea 3)__

On the other hand, the disadvantages of _(idea 3)_ should be taken into account. For instance, give 2 examples of the disadvantages related to idea 3. Another drawback to highlight would be _

The Rise of Humanism and New Discoveries

The Humanist Movement

Humanists were inspired by the literature, philosophy, and art of antiquity. Humanism defended the search for truth through reason and experience. Humanists were curious about everything.

The Printing Press Revolution

In 1440, Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. Books no longer had to be copied by hand. They became cheaper, and so more were sold. As a result, humanist thought reached more people.

A New View of the Universe

In the 16th century, Nicolaus Copernicus developed the heliocentric theory. This maintained that the Sun was the centre of the universe and that the Earth and other planets revolved around it. This contrasted with the geocentric theory, which maintained... Continue reading "The Renaissance: Humanism, Art, and Scientific Revolution" »

Ejercicio 1

Filtrar datos con AutoFilter

Private Sub CB_FILTRAR_Click()

Range("DATOS").AutoFilter

Range("DATOS").AutoFilter field:=3, Criteria1:="<=" & SCB_ARRIENDO.Value

Range("DATOS").AutoFilter field:=5, Criteria1:=">=" & SB_HABIT.Value

Range("DATOS").AutoFilter field:=2, Criteria1:="<=" & SB_DUEÑOS.Value

Range("DATOS").AutoFilter field:=5, Criteria1:=">=" & SB_HABIT.Value

Range("DATOS").AutoFilter field:=6, Criteria1:=">=" & SB_BAÑOS.Value

If CBOX_UBICACION.Value <> "TODAS" Then

Range("DATOS").AutoFilter field:=7, Criteria1:=CBOX_UBICACION.Value

End If

End Sub

Para agregar todas las ubicaciones, agregar lista de ciudades y luego en el ComboBox poner ListFillRange con el nombre de la columna.

Usar LinkedCell... Continue reading "VBA Excel: Filtros Automáticos, Acceso con Clave y Registro en UserForm" »

Understanding Film & TV Production

Key Elements of Film and Television

• Subtitles are helpful for people who cannot hear or understand a film's language.
• A critic writes about art, theater, or restaurants.
• A television show has viewers.
• A singer, an actor, or a dancer can give a performance.
• Films are set in a particular time period and in a certain place.
• Someone can have a role in a comedy, a TV program, or a play.
• You can shoot a video or a film.
• A film, a television drama, or a novel has a plot.

Behind the Scenes: Filmmaking Realities

• Actors have to be able to smile and laugh even when they are very unhappy.
• When a director thinks a scene is imperfect, it is shot again and again until it is exactly right.
• It is often impossible for an actor to earn

James Joyce (1882-1941): A Revolutionary Literary Genius

A Controversial Figure

James Joyce was one of the most powerful and revolutionary minds of the 20th century. However, he was also a deeply complex and often controversial figure. His scandalous, obscene, and offensive prose shocked and challenged readers. Convinced of his own genius, this Irish writer left a lasting impact on the literary world.

Early Life and Influences

Born in Dublin to a wealthy Catholic family, Joyce experienced a religious crisis and a problematic childhood that would deeply influence his writing. In 1904, he left Dublin and lived in Trieste, Paris, and Zurich, teaching to make a living while protesting against hypocrisy and institutionalized religion. Dublin's life... Continue reading "James Joyce: A Revolutionary Literary Genius of the 20th Century" »

Forrest Gump Sound Recording Insights

Shooting Style and Perspective

Recording sound for Forrest Gump was described as a dream because of its unique shooting style. The camera is positioned low to the ground, placing the audience close to the soldiers and sharing their point of view. Viewers don't see the enemy directly but experience exactly what the soldiers see and hear, including the sounds of shots.

Camera Shots Used

Close-up shots were utilized to maintain this shared point of view.

Post-Production Sound

Sound was primarily handled in post-production due to the quality limitations of on-set recorders.

Sound Categories: Premix, ADR, Foley

• Foley: Essential human sounds, like movements, are added in post-production.
• ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement)

The Objective Correlative in T.S. Eliot's Criticism

The only way of expressing emotion in the form of art is by finding an “objective correlative”; in other words, a set of objects, a situation, or a chain of events which shall be the formula of that particular emotion. Such that when the external facts, which must terminate in sensory experience, are given, the emotion is immediately evoked.

If you examine any of Shakespeare’s more successful tragedies, you will find this exact equivalence. You will find that the state of mind of Lady Macbeth walking in her sleep has been communicated to you by a skillful accumulation of imagined sensory impressions. The words of Macbeth on hearing of his wife's death strike us as if, given the sequence... Continue reading "T.S. Eliot and the Objective Correlative in Hamlet" »