Proposals
Project 1
My
project is about technology. I think too many people relay on technology today.
So many people think of technology as a necessity, as oppose to a privilege. Not only regular phones, but Iphones and smart
phones are becoming common to so many people that it’s not un-common for a
young child to have one in some parts of the world. Apple, created by Steve Jobs, started in the
West Coast and spread all over the world. The reason why the big piece of
technology is put in the West, is because it started there. I put in the text
“Taking over?” because I think that people are so dependent on technology, that
it is in a way taking over since it affects so many people. I emphasized on
Apple because that’s one of the biggest technology companies and is very fast
growing.
Project 2
The reading that I thought was the best was, “Steal Like an
Artist” by Austin Kleon. I thought that was the best one because it was short
and sweet. It actually had good meaning to the article, and I enjoyed reading
it. I put a big sphere in the middle, representing the globe. In #7 it says “Geography
is no longer our master” implying to surround yourself with what makes you
happy. Which also goes along with #5 “Side projects and hobbies are important”
because people get too caught up in just their daily life. I put ponds of water
and a bunch of trees because I like nature and being outside. The big rectangle
symbolizes a tennis court, because I like to play tennis. The lines are the
net, and theres different kinds of courts that’s what the different textures
are for.
Project 3
I made this piece because it shows how hectic and stressful
life can get at times. Between peoples professional life and personal life.
There’s always going to be obstacles that get in the way that you just have to
try to figure it out. But at the end of the day, you should try to make the
best of what you have. Because if you
really think about it, it could always be worse. I decided to make it because
it reminds me of what my life is like right now. Just trying to make ends meet
working hard, while trying to keep up with school, and attempting to maintain a
personal life all at once. The connection between the sounds is first layer,
the “original recordings” I’m a bartender so it’s just what a busy night is
like just taking order after order running around. Second layer is ice-cubes
and cans opening. Third layer is glass shattering. The sound I found was Cups
by Anna Kendrick which is about her upset a relationship is ending, but looking
at it from a more positive view. Because I was thinking, and in reality, it’s
okay to be alone. People just want that extra support system, but you shouldn’t
let one person make or break you. I edited the beginning adding the effect
stretch and pitch making it faster, because I talk so much at work and is so
fast paced. I edited the ice and cans with the convolution reverb to add more
emphasis to it. And I edited the glass breaking with an echo to draw out how
glass shattering is like the turning point when things get real rough.
Project 4
I did this project based around a video I took of my little
sisters soccer. I go to her games a lot and we are really close, too. The first
picture, with the spotlight edited on her is a picture at one of her games
shooting for the goal. Which is also where the text comes in “score!” The video
was of the whole team at an indoor practice. The soccer ball with the flames
coming out, and strobelight so blinking was meant for the sport being fast
paced. I love that song, so I decided it sounded good for this since its about
sports and all.
