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

Interviewer: Welcome to Job Talk. We're talking to Jim Harris, who works on animated films. Thanks for joining us, Jim. So, what do you do, exactly?

Jim: I'm a film editor. I'm the person who puts the animated movie together.

Animated vs. Live-Action Films

Interviewer: How is an animated film different from a regular movie?

Jim: Well, actually, they're very similar.

The Animation Production Process

Interviewer: Take us through the process.

Jim: Well, first, just like in a regular film, a script is written. You have to start with a good script.

Interviewer: Of course, and it has to be funny.

Jim: Exactly. Then a director is hired.

The Director's Role in Animation

Interviewer: Now, what does the director of animated films do? Direct the drawings?

Jim: Ha!... Continue reading "Animated Film Production: An Interview with Jim Harris" »

Allegory: Definition and Literary Examples

Allegory is a method of expressing a complex idea by means of simple visual images or narrative. An allegorical story must inherently contain two parts: the literal story and the figurative story that readers interpret following the author's lead. Note that the passing of time may influence interpretation, potentially leading to multiple meanings.

Distinguishing Allegory from Related Literary Devices

Allegory is distinct from, but often confused with, other literary devices:

• Metaphor: Compares two dissimilar things, showing what they have in common.
• Symbolism: Refers to isolated items that, when put together, form the larger allegory.
• Simile: Compares two things by explicitly stating the nature of the comparison.

Work and Education Vocabulary

• Apply for a job: Solicitar un trabajo
• Claim benefits: Pedir el desempleo
• Do a course: Hacer un curso
• Do a degree: Hacer una carrera
• Do an assignment: Hacer una tarea
• Do business: Hacer negocios
• Do your homework: Hacer la tarea
• Drop out: Dejar la universidad
• Get a job: Conseguir un trabajo
• Get fired: Ser despedido
• Get good/bad grades: Sacar buenas/malas notas
• Get paid: Cobrar
• Get promoted: Ascender
• Graduate from university: Graduarse en la universidad
• Leave school: Dejar el colegio
• Pass an exam: Aprobar un examen
• Pass with flying colours: Aprobar con nota excelente
• Pass your driving test: Aprobar el examen de conducir
• Start a business: Montar un negocio
• Start a career: Empezar una carrera profesional
• Start work: Empezar a trabajar
• Teach

Humanism: A New Worldview

Humanism was an intellectual movement characterized by its admiration for the Classical Age. Human beings were considered the center of the universe, rejecting medieval theocentrism. Key humanists included Erasmus of Rotterdam and Thomas More.

Reformation and Counter-Reformation

The Reformation took place in Europe in the 16th century, profoundly impacting religious and political landscapes.

The Protestant Reformation

Initiated by the German monk Martin Luther, the Protestant Reformation rejected the Pope's authority and criticized corruption within the Church. Luther argued that salvation was achieved through faith in Christ alone and proclaimed only two sacraments: Baptism and Eucharist. Other significant Protestant movements... Continue reading "Humanism, Reformation, and Renaissance: Shaping Early Modern Europe" »

Deconstruction

Deconstruction refers to the relationship between texts and their meaning; it is a philosophical approach rather than mere literary criticism. Founded by Jacques Derrida, this theory posits that a text does not possess a fixed meaning. Instead of interpreting the text as a whole, one should allow it to illustrate its own hidden, alternative meanings.

This concept is often applied to flash fiction, where the reader actively constructs meaning, effectively inventing their own story. Because there is no objective truth and language is considered inherently unreliable, the variety of interpretations is infinite. For example, The Great Gatsby can be deconstructed: Gatsby realizes his dream is unfulfilled because he cannot purchase Daisy’s... Continue reading "Deconstruction, Narrative, and Literary Canon Explained" »

Mindless decisions can cut down time That could be used for something else and overthinking starts to come into the Equation as well and we will talk ourselves out of the decision all together.

model of decision making.

Problem recognition (Richard realizes that he deslikes his plasma tv)

Information search (Richard surfs web to learn about TVs)

Evaluation of alternatives (Richard compares models on reputation and Features)

Product choice (Richard chooses a TV with an appealing feature)

Outcomes  (Richard brings home and Enjoys his 4k TV)

relationship between a consumer’s level of expertise- When prior knowledge is very little or very great, Then little information is sought. However, when prior knowledge is moderate, that’s when The most information... Continue reading "bgr" »

Curbing the One-Eyed Monster

By Fiona C. Jenkins

Media Control and Misinformation

Television stations are owned by very rich people. They do not tell us the truth. Their main purpose is to hand us over to advertisers for as long as possible. Ordinary people are tired of protesting against them. The easiest way to make our home TV-free is to put our television set on the curb. We may miss very useful programs and become outsiders, but we can use the spare time to do something truly valuable. We can live a real life. We can make ourselves familiar with the highest quality in art, music, and literature.

However, TV presents us with the lower quality of all these, and reality in fragments, thus misguiding us. We do not know what reality is; we simply... Continue reading "The Hidden Cost of Television: Media Manipulation and Consumerism" »

Frankenstein: A Masterpiece of Romantic Literature

Frankenstein is a novel written by English author Mary Shelley, published in 1818. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a hideous, sapient creature through an unorthodox scientific experiment.

The Role of Nature and Romanticism

In my opinion, both interpretations of the text are valid. On one hand, the impact and beauty of the natural world—always significant to Romantic writers—play an important role in creating an appropriate setting for the novel’s dramatic events. The creature’s experience of entering the world without knowledge of social norms or behavioral expectations reflects Romanticism’s curiosity regarding how innate human nature is gradually... Continue reading "Frankenstein: Nature, Science, and Romanticism Analysis" »

The Dark Romantics Movement

For the Dark Romantics, reality is often impenetrable and cannot be fully known. They held a pessimistic worldview where:

• Nature possesses sinister, violent overtones.
• Humans cannot be fundamentally improved.

Figures like Thorne and Melville often evolved towards alienation and detachment from society. Their works are realistic, offering a broad picture of society, and they analyze the present rather than focusing on the past.

Herman Melville's Style and Contributions

Herman Melville utilized rhythmic-poetic prose, often employing dramatic monologues. For him, the systematic and the complete were inherently false. Elements, characters, most of his settings, and situations are intensely developed and elaborated upon, even... Continue reading "Dark Romantics, Women's Fiction, and Psychological Literature" »

Types of News

• International
• National
• Regional
• Local
• Personal

Four Things to Describe a Photo

• Place
• Time
• Event
• Circumstances/Background

Standard and Non-Standard Questions

Standard: Questions that you can ask everyone.

Non-standard: Questions that are specific to some people.

Types of Photos and Definitions

• Snaps: When a person takes a photo of another.
• Selfies: When you take a photo of yourself.
• Re-touch: Photoshop.
• Collage: Many photos in a single photo.
• Blow-up: Enlarge the photo.
• Profile Picture: A photo representing a person in a digital profile.
• Shots: Photos.
• Shooting: The act of taking photos.

How to Take Good Photos

1. Shoot level with your subject.
2. Keep your subject away from complicated, detailed, and distracting backgrounds.
3. Don’t be afraid to move in close.