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Capstone Project: Salice, Rosie

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Addiction as a disease.
For my Capstone I want to focus on social issues regarding the use of legal and illegal drugs. Addressing psychological and social ramification of use of psychoactive substances. There is a necessity to understand the neurological changes that occur from long-term use. On a social level there is a profoundly negative stigma on addiction. Social education and awareness on the hard science behind substance use can help to reform the way such illness are approached and treated. One of the most fundamental ways this is apparent is by the changes ‘use’ has on neuronal pathways. One of the primary pathways effected by substance abuse is the “Reward Pathway” also know as the mesolimbic dopamine pathway. This pathway is responsible for processing reward and motivation. A memory forms due toexperiences such as repeated substance use. These memories conciously and unconciously reinforce drug-seeking behavior and distract from naturally rewarding experiences.
For my two media forms for the Capstone project, I plan to create an infographic and a form of remix file. For the remix file I plan to utilize both video and audio. For my infographic I plan to develop graphics within Adobe Illustrator and further refinment within After Effects. Making point to call attention to the vital need for education fundamentally allow for the public educated decisions. Social reform in which reassesses the nature of abuse and reconceptualizies addiction as a ‘disease’ process.

Capstone Project

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Throughout history film and media has always been dominated by men. From writers to directors, to producers and finally actors men have been the frontrunners for each role. In the twentieth century women have risen through the ranks to take a spot next to these men and make their mark but even today are still very much under represented. Most positions even today are still dominated by men. Female representation in film and media is important to not just young women but to society as a whole. Globally, there are 2.24 male characters for every 1 female character. In order for us to see a change in how women are viewed we need to see them more represented in our films, tv shows, and other media. We also must keep in mind that in order for us to fully have female representation in film and media that includes women of color and minorities as well. For my Capstone project I am going to create an animated infographic depicting the issues today we face with female representation but also the lengths we have come and need to continue. I’m also going to create an infographic in Illustrator as well that will tie into the animation.

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Star Wars has long been part of the cultural fabric ever since the 1970’s. it has woven its way across the world and recently its popularity has skyrocketed. Few years ago George Lucas sold Star Wars to Disney for a mere 4 billion dollars and now Disney has created a whole new slate of content with a new movie being their flagship. The movie has been shot and now we are getting closer to the premier. A trailer for the upcoming movie has dropped along with pre-ticket sales. That’s about when the Internet crashed. This movie has quickly become an event unlike any other big tent-pole film. Somehow this film has captured the movie going audience and has now become the can’t miss event of the year. I want to take a closer look into this phenomenon and see how this has transpired; by using a remix video and images created through illustrator I hope I will be able to show people how crazy the world is for this thing called “Star Wars”. The numbers that have already emerged from this movie are staggering, from shutting down the internet to outselling previous records by up to ten times! This movement has captured the worlds attention and I hope to shed some light as to why.

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After World-War 2, around the late 1940’s through 60’s, our population went through major growth. This generation that is now in their late 50’s-60’s is termed then baby boomer generation, and they are getting older. What this mean’s, in short, is an increased strain on our healthcare system, yet the current trend is that we have less and less doctors in our system with an ever increasing population. I want to highlight this, along with how our current educational institutions are charging an ever increasing price for the schooling of our aspiring students/doctors. This field is a necessity for every country, why are we making it so good people can’t afford to do it?

Along with an informational website to house my media content, I plan to also include a infographic/animation to animate the striking facts about this, and also remix video hopefully from a documentary or two with different people speaking of the need for doctors.

Lauren Stimson’s Capstone Project Plan

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For my capstone project, I am going to focus on the subject of common-core math, also known as “new-new math.” Common-core math has become a subject of great contention. On one side, there are those who believe that common-core math is easier for non-math enabled children and thus is a step in the direction of student success. Meanwhile, others believe that common core introduces tougher concepts at a lower level, in turn advancing students faster and allowing them to become smarter and more successful. However, not everyone is in favor of common-core math. A section of people believe that common-core overcomplicates math, making simple concepts incredibly difficult and causes issues with learning. These people also claim that common-core math takes illogical and longer routes to solving simple problems. For my project, I intend to show both sides of the argument. However, my research has shown favor towards the people against common-core math.

For my two media pieces, I will be using an original infographic and a video mash. In the infographic, I intend to present both sides of the issue, their facts, observations, and opinions. I think this will work well because it will be straightforward and I can use a voiceover to help explain things. For the video, I will find news stories and clip them into a video showing what the media is portraying the issue and different sides like. I feel these media types are best because they include visuals (math is visual) and audio (to explain the visuals).

Capstone Project Plan: Blog Post

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For my Capstone Project I am interested in the topic of Cyberbullying.This is a occurrence that has started being an issue in the 21st century because of all the technology that was created. Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites. Examples of cyberbullying include mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles. Cell phones and computers themselves are not to blame for cyberbullying. Social media sites can be used for positive activities, like connecting kids with friends and family, helping students with school, and for entertainment. But these tools can also be used to hurt other people. Whether done in person or through technology, the effects of bullying are similar. Bullying can threaten students’ physical and emotional safety at school and can negatively impact their ability to learn. The best way to address bullying is to stop it before it starts. There are a number of things school staff can do to make schools safer and prevent bullying. I am going to represent this huge issue with an animation, and an infographic. In the animation I can show what goes on with cyberbullying and the interactions behind the screen that takes place. For the infographic I am going to manufacture an impactful image that makes the reader feel they should stand up against cyberbullying.

Edson Munoz-Capstone Project

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Mental health is a problem that has existed for a very long time. Unfortunately, mental health seems to only get talked about when something tragic like a mass shooting happens. For my Capstone Project I want to focus on spreading awareness on mental health as well as including a call to action. It is mind boggling to think that in 2013, an estimated 43.8 million adults dealt with mental illness. Yet, not many people know about our mental health system. For example, not many people know that two million Americans with mental illness end up in jail, which means there are ten times more people in jail then in psychiatric hospitals. The two possible forms of media that I will be using in my project are an animated infographic and an audio mashup. I feel like an animated infographic is a perfect way to inform people about my issue. . In it I want to explain a bit of the history of how the government has dealt with this issue and what it is currently doing. I want it to contain many shocking facts that people did not know about. For my second media form, I want to possibly create a mashup containing expert opinion on the the topic as well as testimonials. I am aware that it may be hard to find audio recordings about my topic online, so I am open to the possibility of finding some local doctors that study this issue and conduct interviews with them.

Jessica Smith Capstone

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For my capstone project I will take a popular subject and use it to elaborate on a serious issue, in this case the comparison of the state of peoples’ well-being under consumer culture and the portrayal of zombies in media.

While the U.S. expresses concern and care for individuals’ well-being, its strong focus on consumer culture tends to disregard this, especially regarding the balance of work and personal life, livable wages, and other factors. Such a culture supports the creation of mindless consumers and generally inflicts harm on mental health. A popular aid for understanding such issues appears in films and movies featuring a popular fascination, zombies: mindless, instinct-driven, slow husks of what used to be a lively individuals. Media, such as the TV series The Walking Dead which averages roughly ten million viewers every episode, provide a comparison to how people sometimes feel and appear in our consumer culture. While bringing up the entertaining topic of TV and zombies can come across as fun, the subject matter we delve into reveals serious issues. The way we see zombies act resembles the mindless consumer culture that we live in today. Taking that into thought, we can see how the mental well-being of individuals is harmed.

For this project I will create an infographic poster and remixed video. The infographic will provide convey the occurrence of anxiety and depression disorders using visuals. Meanwhile, the video will focus on revealing similarities between people under the influence of consumer culture to that of zombies through clips from media.

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For my Capstone Project, I want to focus on the issue of concussions and brain trauma to NFL players, and how cases of such trauma have proven to lead to degenerative brain diseases such as CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy).  This problem is much more common than one would imagine, with roughly one-in-three NFL players affected by concussions or brain trauma.  For my forms of media, I would like to make an infographic poster, with various facts and statistics that show how big of a problem brain trauma is in the NFL and amongst football players as a whole.  I will make this in Adobe Illustrator, and I’d like to include a decent amount of data to emphasize some of the interesting facts about the subject.  I think I’ll also make an audio/video mashup (depending on what content is available, and what will work to create a satisfactory product) of interviews, videos (and/or audio clips) of football players getting hit, and possibly a voice-over created by myself to explain/voice facts about the subject.  These two forms of media will likely both incorporate some of the same information, while being presented differently.  I want to incorporate a call to action in my website, perhaps on its own page of the site.  This will hopefully inspire people to educate themselves on how football should/should not be played, and maybe even contact information for the NFL, in order to urge the NFL to implement measures to keep their players safe.

Sue Park- Capstone

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Is Raw Till Four Healthy?

Raw Till Four (RT4) is a vegan program created by a popular Youtuber and blogger, Freelee the Banana Girl. The diet circulated on Youtube and Instagram and amassed thousands of followers. The question is however: Is it really healthy? The diet differs from typical veganism in a way that it focuses on eating solely raw fruits and vegetables, and little to no fats or oils. So people basically eat unlimited raw, unprocessed foods until 4 pm, which is when you can consume a high-carb vegan dinner of 500+ calories. The diet also emphasizes the goal of abundance and eating “unlimited” calories, meaning that there is no calorie restriction. Although many claimed that the diet helped increase energy levels and improve their overall health, there is also controversy regarding possible health hazards. For example, cruciferous vegetables (kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower) can worsen impaired thyroid function and cooking these vegetables neutralizes the risk. In some cases, cooking can even magnify the nutritional value of the food, such as tomatoes.

For this project, I’ll be researching statistical evidence to see if a person can sustain from such a diet. I’ll present my findings as both a static and animated infographic that informs viewers on what the diet is and the pros and cons that come with it, and whether if it’s beneficial, or just a fad to avoid. In regards to the creative process, I’ll be creating the graphics and imagery with Illustrator, writing the script and recording the voiceover, and using After Effects for the animation.

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