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Taylor Fields-Scott – Final Presentation Outline

Journal Entry – Week 11 (long paper outline)

Name of Film: Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit 

Why: I am drawn to this film because it was one of the first animated films my mother introduced me to. Not only was the style of animation stop motion, but everything was also made of clay. I remember watching a clip of the step-by-step process of moving the clay for every single shot and being fascinated. The aesthetic is comforting and the premise of having a dog living with an English man and not only being his pet but his companion who can build gadgets and clean a house is funny.  

Elements I will be researching/presenting:  

  • How long did the film take to make? 
  • Who created/distributed the film?  
  • In what way was Wallace and Gromit innovative?  
  • What influenced the plot for Wallace & Gromit The Curse of the Were-Rabbit? 
  • Does the animation style still hold up today?  
  • How was Wallace & Gromit The Curse of the Were-Rabbit distinct/similar to what came before it?  

Seven Dickens LP Outline

Journal Entry – Week 11 (long paper outline)

The short film I’ll be focusing on will be “Shop: A Pop Opera” by Jack Stauber.

I was drawn to this one specifically partially because of its unorthodox style, its animation, its music, and its themes & message. The other part is because of the creator’s most well-known work, Opal. I was going to talk about that short, but I went with Shop because of how many people already talked about Opal online and the lack of discussion around the latter.

I particularly want to talk about the themes and animation of the short the most, but I’m going to try to see if I can find anything revolving around the actual production of the film, which might be difficult since I’m not sure if the creator really talks about the behind-the-scenes aspects of his work.

keanna conce week 10

Journal Entry – Week 10

The Japanese animated television series known in the United States as “The Disastrous Life of Saiki K” falls within the shonen and comedy genres. The narrative centers around Kusuo Saiki, a high school student with an extraordinary secret: he possesses a diverse range of psychic abilities, including psychokinesis and teleportation. Despite these remarkable powers, Saiki strives to conceal them from his peers, aiming to lead a normal and unremarkable life. The series resonates with American audiences due to its blunt and semi-absurd humor, rooted in the unique situations in which Saiki often finds himself. Interestingly, while the show has garnered significant popularity in the United States, it has not achieved the same level of acclaim in Japan.

Kayla Peterkin LP Outline

Journal Entry – Week 11 (long paper outline)

This long paper will be centered around the full feature film ” The Lion King ( 1994 ) ” . I’m specifically drawn to this film due to its ongoing presence within the film & theatre world . The plot of the lion king also happened to leave a lasting impression on my experience with enjoying full feature films , making for a memorable film . In terms of analytics , I look forward to diving deeper into the following elements of The Lion King 1.The success of the lion king when first released 2. Production 3. Time took to create the film .

Taylor Fields// wk 10 //

Journal Entry – Week 10

Prompt 2

One of the most popular Japanese animated TV show in the US is Dragon Ball Z. It follows the adventures of Goku, who along with other Z fighters, is defending the Earth against evil. The show is distributed on a platform called “Crunchyroll”, that also distributes a variety of Japanese animated TV shows. I think it resonated with American audiences because of it’s action packed battle scenes and “good vs evil” storyline. The show was also aired on the American TV network “Cartoon Network” in the late 90’s on their action-themed evening block named “Toonami”. It became overwhelmingly popular with younger audiences. The series is also popular in Japan. It is considered one of the most influential Japanese animated tv shows of all time.