Villain's Journey: Maleficent (2014) vs Thanos (2018)Jade-Leigh Berry
Within this slide show, I will be studying this very topic and how it’s developed over the years within culture and media, inside of the scope of two case studies. The two main villains I will be looking at are Maleficent from “Sleeping Beauty” and the 2014 adaption retelling her story and Thanos from “Avengers: Infinity War” 2018 adaption among other retellings for the former and latter. I chose these main two as “The Villain’s Journey” is best portrayed by their storylines and deeds throughout their creation as characters, as it runs parallel to other theories, such as “The Hero’s Journey” for example, as they are both hero’s that instead of going through the troubles and advancing, stuck with them and developed in the opposite direction. This, in turn, allows me to create a hypothesis the very formula I’ve mentioned, to making and breaking into the “Villain” mould and explore the complexity of today’s version of an “Evildoer”.
Villain's Journey: Maleficent (2014) vs Thanos (2018)Jade-Leigh Berry
Within this slide show, I will be studying this very topic and how it’s developed over the years within culture and media, inside of the scope of two case studies. The two main villains I will be looking at are Maleficent from “Sleeping Beauty” and the 2014 adaption retelling her story and Thanos from “Avengers: Infinity War” 2018 adaption among other retellings for the former and latter. I chose these main two as “The Villain’s Journey” is best portrayed by their storylines and deeds throughout their creation as characters, as it runs parallel to other theories, such as “The Hero’s Journey” for example, as they are both hero’s that instead of going through the troubles and advancing, stuck with them and developed in the opposite direction. This, in turn, allows me to create a hypothesis the very formula I’ve mentioned, to making and breaking into the “Villain” mould and explore the complexity of today’s version of an “Evildoer”.
AS MEDIA STUDIES - Psychological Horror Codes and Conventions Hannah Thompson
AS Media Studies - Psychological Horror Codes and Conventions
- A brief summary and outlook on various conventions and tropes used to construct Psychological Horror.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
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.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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.
2. STYLE
In the opening sequence of ‘Silent hill’, low-key lighting and dark colors were used to
create a dark tone which connotes evil and death which is usual in horror movies.
Windy noises and high pitched string music were used when something scary/evil
appeared/happened. It was used to build tension and create an element of enigma.
Long shots were used to show the setting and to emphasize how small the lady is
compared to her location. It also emphasizes the danger and evil lurking around.
A fast dolly was used to frighten the audience because it was moving into a place
which resembled hell. It was used to draw the audience into a new world.
3. STYLE
In the opening sequence of ‘Evil dead’ close ups of the females neck, leg and blood
dripping from her hand was used to create mystery because the audience doesn’t know
where the bruises and the blood came from.
The grey and white rays of light created a cold and dull mood while the use of black
around the trees and outer part of the frame connotes danger and evil
A Shallow focus was used to isolate the girl while she faced the villain which showed the
evil surrounding her
The loud thud noise was used to surprise and scare the audience. It also represents the
way evil lurks and surprises people
4. COMPARISON
Silent hill and Evil dead used low-key lighting dark black and dark colours to
establish its horror genre because it has connotations involving evil, death and darkness.
The windy sounds used were also something the films had in common and it gave the
films the same eerie mood horror films are supposed to create.
Evil dead used close ups and loud thuds to create mystery while Silent hill used high
pitched string instruments to build tension and create an element of enigma. Silent hill
used a fast dolly to show the difference in worlds while a shallow focus was used to
show the difference in character.
5. NARRATIVE AND PLOT
Silent Hill: The film follows Rose, who takes her adopted daughter Sharon to the town of
Silent Hill, for which Sharon cries while sleepwalking. Arriving at Silent Hill, Rose is involved
in a car accident and awakens to find Sharon missing; while searching for her daughter, she
fights a local cult while uncovering Sharon's connection to the town's past.
This is plot usually used for horror movies because it involves the unravelling of secrets
with hidden or unknown links and ties with the main character. The use of a cult is to make
the film more deadly and scary because cultists aren’t something people wish to come across.
Films with a similar plot with silent hill are: The ring and The exorcist
6. NARRATIVE AND PLOT
Evil Dead: Five friends head to a remote cabin, where the discovery of a Book of the Dead
leads them to unwittingly summon up demons living in the nearby woods. The evil presence
possesses them until only one is left to fight for survival.
This is another plot usually found in horror movies because it involves supernatural
creatures like demons which is used to frighten the audience. The struggle for survival is
normally found in horror movies and is meant to scare and build tension with the audience
because of the gruesome events that usually take place. Films with a similar plot to Evil dead
are The cabin in the wood and Drag me to hell.
7. SETTINGS
Silent hill used a suburban house as its first location to establish that the people
are ordinary. This is done to scare the audience more because the weird things
happened in their house.
It also used a forest as another location which is normally seen in horror
movies because they are isolated, dark and dangerous which connotes evil.
They used a cliff and waterfall to show the distance between life/earth and
death/hell.
8. SETTINGS
Evil dead used a forest as its location in the opening scene which was used
to connote evil and darkness. It was also used to show the amount of evil
around because it was a big forest.
10. CHARACTERS
Silent hill introduced a mother, father, child and demonic a demonic child in the opening
sequence.
The mother, father and child was used to show the normality of the victims. The fact
that it was a little child that was the main victim shows how evil has no limits and can
come after anybody.
The demonic baby was introduced to show that the victim and the villain were of the
same age.
11. CHARACTERS
Evil dead introduced a female as the victim and two men as the villains into their
opening sequence
The female was used because females are stereotypically more vulnerable
compared to men so it would be easier to harm a girl because she is less likely
win a fight.
The two men were introduced because they are usually the bad guys in horror
movies
12. PROPS
Common props found in horror movies are
Blood
Murder weapon
Object which relates with the killer
