Analysis of the magazine advert featuring the release of LCD Soundsystem's new album 'This is Happening' as part of the product research of my media portfolio
Analysis of the magazine advert featuring the release of LCD Soundsystem's new album 'This is Happening' as part of the product research of my media portfolio
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
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In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
2. Panel 1
For my first panel, I decided to utilize a starkly
contrasting and macabre color palette consisting of
purely white and black in a silhouette-portraiture
style to emphasize the mood and themes of Elle
Mary's music. I decided to use the graphic of the
protagonist with a blindfold, as it acts as an
interesting and unusual image to pique the
audience's attention. This also follows a resurgence
in more unorthodox art styles (such as silhouette
portraiture, minimalism etc.) in modern album art,
as seen in album covers such as Royal Blood's
album of the same name (2014), and Lorde's Pure
Heroin (2014) - the latter of which provided
inspiration for the text choice, alongside Florence
and the Machine's Shake It Out and Spectrum.
3. Panels 2 and 3
With my panels two and three I used the conventions of
digipaks. Panel three is where the CD is placed, I chose the
photo I did so that when the CD was placed over panel 3 it
wouldn't cover my album artwork, the image itself is from my
video and the panel 2 used the continuing motif of the
blindfold. Another convention which we used was to include
the photo of the actor from the video (which is usually the
artist themselves) in the digipak.
4. Panel 4
For the final panel, I decided to mimic the effect that
had been given in the first panel by recreating the
silhouette effect. A few changes were made
however, such as the use of a static texturisation to
the doorway beneath the 'Exit' sign. The entire panel
is a reference to two of the themes of the video; the
first is that of entrapment and imprisonment of the
younger generation, as the static mimics a jail cell's
bars, and the exit sign adding a particularly cruel lure
that could be interchanged with any 'ways out'
provided to young people. The second is the
recurring theme within the video of abandonment,
as the character – Rose - makes her last appearance
in this shot lifted from the video, after spending the
entire video leading – and running from – the
protagonist.
5. Advert
For my advert, I decided to break some typical conventions,
namely those of the usage of social media on many
contemporary advertisements. This was chosen because I wanted
to keep the advert uncluttered to draw attention to the graphical
choice of a circle around the protagonist of heightened contrast
and enhanced coloration; specifically chosen to reinforce the
theme of entrapment and imprisonment of today's youths,
making it potentially more marketable to the chosen audience
(Older teens and young adults of both sexes). The advert is also
unlike a lot of modern advertisements, which seem to take the
route of 'more is better' making them much more cluttered and
difficult to decipher, such as the advert for Florence and the
Machine's 'Lungs' Album (released in 2009). I chose this
particular route because I wanted to keep the inactive and almost
passive depressed feeling that the video maintains as a display of
the feel and mood.
