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THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE WATER: JAWS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
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THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE WATER: JAWS AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
Creator
Carr, William, Charbonneau, Stephen, Florida Atlantic University, School of Communication and Multimedia Studies, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Abstract/Description
This thesis presents an analysis of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws and the film’s depiction of nature. This analysis will show that the film derives horror from the depiction of nature encroaching on human spaces. Through the film’s depictions of shark attacks, it forces viewers to confront their own edibility. The filmmaking techniques place humans on the other side of the eater/eaten binary, and present humans a prey. Similarly, the depictions of environments show the presence of nature as a...
Show moreThis thesis presents an analysis of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws and the film’s depiction of nature. This analysis will show that the film derives horror from the depiction of nature encroaching on human spaces. Through the film’s depictions of shark attacks, it forces viewers to confront their own edibility. The filmmaking techniques place humans on the other side of the eater/eaten binary, and present humans a prey. Similarly, the depictions of environments show the presence of nature as a disruption to the film’s established visual style. This thesis asserts film analysis as a necessary tool in understanding the nature/culture binary and how film narratives can contribute to this division.
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Date Issued
2023
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00014175
Subject Headings
Nature in motion pictures, Motion pictures--Study and teaching, Media studies
Format
Document (PDF)
Immersive Journalism: An overview
Title
Immersive Journalism: An overview.
Creator
Barmaiya, Palak, Bargsten, Joey, Florida Atlantic University, School of Communication and Multimedia Studies, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Abstract/Description
This thesis provides an overview of immersive journalism (IJ), focusing on its theoretical and conceptual framework, objectives, ethical concerns, and evolving landscape. IJ is defined as the production of news in a form in which people can gain first-person experiences of the events or situation described in news stories through the use of immersive technologies, including virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality. While the initial objective of IJ was to enhance empathy and...
Show moreThis thesis provides an overview of immersive journalism (IJ), focusing on its theoretical and conceptual framework, objectives, ethical concerns, and evolving landscape. IJ is defined as the production of news in a form in which people can gain first-person experiences of the events or situation described in news stories through the use of immersive technologies, including virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality. While the initial objective of IJ was to enhance empathy and transport users to distant places, recent scholars note the limitations and challenges of this approach. Therefore, media outlets are shifting from empathy-based journalism to other objectives. The thesis also discusses the ethical concerns that come with such a degree of immersion and reviews principles of traditional journalistic forms such as objectivity and accuracy in the context of IJ. The last section explores the process of creating a 360-degree project and the required skill set and production process. Overall, the thesis provides insights into the evolving landscape of IJ and its potential to reshape journalism.
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Date Issued
2023
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00014273
Subject Headings
Immersive journalism, Multimedia communications
Format
Document (PDF)
THE ANIMATED SCREENDANCE: CINEMA, BODY, CHOREOGRAPHY, AND DISNEY’S FANTASIA
Title
THE ANIMATED SCREENDANCE: CINEMA, BODY, CHOREOGRAPHY, AND DISNEY’S FANTASIA.
Creator
Elfenbein, Matthew Ari, Charbonneau, Stephen, Florida Atlantic University, School of Communication and Multimedia Studies, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Abstract/Description
The animated screendance presents a meaningful experience through the medium of cinema as seen emerging from Mickey Mouse’s early cartoons, Silly Symphony’s experiments, and Fantasia (1940). The core focus of this research investigates the emotional and affective identifications of the audience engendered through the qualities of animation and the screendance. Drawing from the theories of the animated screendance, a term that shows how cinema can construct affective characters across the...
Show moreThe animated screendance presents a meaningful experience through the medium of cinema as seen emerging from Mickey Mouse’s early cartoons, Silly Symphony’s experiments, and Fantasia (1940). The core focus of this research investigates the emotional and affective identifications of the audience engendered through the qualities of animation and the screendance. Drawing from the theories of the animated screendance, a term that shows how cinema can construct affective characters across the artistry of their inherent dance, I argue that these films elicit new understandings of the choreographed body. This is derived through the lens of artistic cartoon animation along with the emotional experience of the spectator by examining the critical body, dance, and film practices that form these bonds. Taking a qualitative approach by analyzing the many films in question through robust textual analysis while including theory on mythological narrative and physiognomy brings us to associate the elements of the body and screendance that influence culture and society. The reason for this approach leads us to recognize the importance of the animated dancing body as an imaginative form that can be controlled and manipulated by the pre-conceived ideas of the animators and human labor dictating these images. The screendance also provides additional layers of signification by including the construction of narrative and psychology through the processes of cinematography and editing, which is further placed onto these characters to increase their believability and emotional connection. All the bodies in question have similar elements that refer back to the human referent and focus on the choreographies that create meaning for these beings. The findings indicate that audiences are emotionally connected to the animated dancing characters on the screen through the importance placed on the representation of human form and cinematic structure to create memories and magic.
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Date Issued
2023
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00014305
Subject Headings
Animation (Cinematography), Choreography, Animated films, Screendance
Format
Document (PDF)
CARIBBEAN MOTHERS AND THEIR ROLE IN MOTHER AND DAUGHTER CONVERSATIONS ABOUT SEX: CHALLENGES IN COMMUNICATION STYLES
Title
CARIBBEAN MOTHERS AND THEIR ROLE IN MOTHER AND DAUGHTER CONVERSATIONS ABOUT SEX: CHALLENGES IN COMMUNICATION STYLES.
Creator
Frost, Samantha, Marin, Noemi, Florida Atlantic University, School of Communication and Multimedia Studies, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Abstract/Description
Taking into account: [a] the traditional mother; [b] cultural pressures/expectations; [c] religion; and [d] distinct communication differences in native vs. north American diaspora – the role of mothers when discussing sex with their daughters in Caribbean cultures has a multifaceted set of communication challenges that continue to face mothers and daughters today. When they do communicate, the conversation is predominantly about abstinence and in some cases, condom use completely excluding...
Show moreTaking into account: [a] the traditional mother; [b] cultural pressures/expectations; [c] religion; and [d] distinct communication differences in native vs. north American diaspora – the role of mothers when discussing sex with their daughters in Caribbean cultures has a multifaceted set of communication challenges that continue to face mothers and daughters today. When they do communicate, the conversation is predominantly about abstinence and in some cases, condom use completely excluding information about STDS and methods of birth control. The cultural and religious pressures that mothers adhere to may thwart the decision to give their daughters an informative safe sex talk. To truly have effective mother-daughter sexual communication, mothers need to craft educative safe sex messages and communicate that with their daughters. Failure to do so will only increase the likelihood of daughters engaging in risky sexual behavior.
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Date Issued
2022
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013897
Subject Headings
Caribbean culture studies, Mother-daughter relationship, Communication, Sexuality
Format
Document (PDF)
Generations Interview with Atticus Ranck
Title
Generations Interview with Atticus Ranck.
Creator
Fejes, Fred A., Ranck, Atticus, Florida Atlantic University, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Abstract/Description
Atticus Ranck, at the time of this interview, is the Director of Transgender Services at SunServe. He was born on February 13 1989 and raised in Lancaster, PA and graduated from Slippery Rock University in May 2012 with a degree in Creative Writing. He graduated with his Masters in Gender and Sexuality Studies from Florida Atlantic University in May 2015. In his current position (March 2016), he is an educator, advocate, and case manager helping transgender adults as they navigate a world...
Show moreAtticus Ranck, at the time of this interview, is the Director of Transgender Services at SunServe. He was born on February 13 1989 and raised in Lancaster, PA and graduated from Slippery Rock University in May 2012 with a degree in Creative Writing. He graduated with his Masters in Gender and Sexuality Studies from Florida Atlantic University in May 2015. In his current position (March 2016), he is an educator, advocate, and case manager helping transgender adults as they navigate a world that has no place for them. For his work, SunServe has been awarded “Best Place for Trans Folks” by South Florida Gay News (SFGN) magazine. In addition, Atticus is proud to be included in SFGN South Florida 2016 OUT50 as a prominent leader in the local LGBT community. In his free time, he enjoys restoring furniture.
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Date Issued
2015-01-26
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAranckset
Format
Set of related objects
Generations Interview with F. Jouseph Sliba
Title
Generations Interview with F. Jouseph Sliba.
Creator
Fejes, Fred A., Sliba, F. Jouseph, Florida Atlantic University, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Abstract/Description
F. Jouseph Sliba was born in Colombia on July 9, 1979. He grew up in Long Island and New York City, NY and moved to several cities around the country before settling down in Fort Lauderdale, FL in 2009. Mr. Sliba graduated with a BA in Fashion Merchandising in May 2005 and worked for 10 years in the fashion retail industry. Now he is perusing a Masters in College Student Affairs and works in higher education helping college students with financial aid and administrative issues. Mr. Sliba also...
Show moreF. Jouseph Sliba was born in Colombia on July 9, 1979. He grew up in Long Island and New York City, NY and moved to several cities around the country before settling down in Fort Lauderdale, FL in 2009. Mr. Sliba graduated with a BA in Fashion Merchandising in May 2005 and worked for 10 years in the fashion retail industry. Now he is perusing a Masters in College Student Affairs and works in higher education helping college students with financial aid and administrative issues. Mr. Sliba also volunteers at a few LGBTQ non-profit organizations that enrich the lives and culture of the LGBTQ youth in South Florida. Mr. Sliba is passionate about working out at Crossfit, eating healthy and creating a balanced lifestyle.
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Date Issued
2016-02-26
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAslibaset
Format
Set of related objects
Generations Interview with Robert W. Lee
Title
Generations Interview with Robert W. Lee.
Creator
Fejes, Fred A., Lee, Robert W., Florida Atlantic University, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Abstract/Description
Judge Lee currently serves as an Acting Circuit Judge and the Chair of the Civil Division of the Broward County Court. He continues to speak about the court system to numerous organizations and schools throughout the country.
Date Issued
2016-02-03
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAleeset
Format
Set of related objects
Generations Interview with Jason Parsley
Title
Generations Interview with Jason Parsley.
Creator
Fejes, Fred A., Parsley, Jason, Florida Atlantic University, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Abstract/Description
Jason Parsley is the executive editor of the South Florida Gay News. He was born in Louisville Kentucky and currently lives Boynton Beach with his partner Aydin Koymen.
Date Issued
2015-03-20
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAparsleyset
Format
Set of related objects
Image-Based Sexual Abuse in the Workplace: Examining the Effects and Responses of Professional Women
Title
Image-Based Sexual Abuse in the Workplace: Examining the Effects and Responses of Professional Women.
Creator
Stewart, Veronica Tyler, Bishop, Carol Mills, Florida Atlantic University, School of Communication and Multimedia Studies, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Abstract/Description
Although the sensationalized term “Revenge Porn” is used by media outlets to spark conversation about consent and digital privacy, the nonconsensual distribution of intimate media, or “image-based sexual abuse” (IBSA), is the preferred term by scholars for its more accurate depiction of the variety of modes, methods, and damages. I argue that targeted women experience many of the same damages to their socioemotional, interpersonal, and professional well-being that targets of traditional,...
Show moreAlthough the sensationalized term “Revenge Porn” is used by media outlets to spark conversation about consent and digital privacy, the nonconsensual distribution of intimate media, or “image-based sexual abuse” (IBSA), is the preferred term by scholars for its more accurate depiction of the variety of modes, methods, and damages. I argue that targeted women experience many of the same damages to their socioemotional, interpersonal, and professional well-being that targets of traditional, offline, sexual violence experience, and that the nature and affordances of digital technology often allow these harms to transcend the once isolated contexts in which offline cases of sexual violence occurred. Moreover, regulatory bodies often trivialize and dismiss IBSA, deeming it inconsequential despite the devastating professional and socioemotional effects targets experience. This research explored a) how women navigate and respond to IBSA in the workplace when boundaries of personal and professional identities are crossed nonconsensually and whether demographic differences influence approaches via fifteen interviews with IBSA targets and two organizational leaders. The findings revealed that organizational environment and attitudes were the most influential factors in female employees' decisions to report, and in turn, employee turnover, organizational commitment, and job satisfaction. Demographic characteristics, such as age and gender, influenced how and from whom targets sought informal, or emotional support. Therefore, this research demonstrates the need for, IBSA and its impact to be foregrounded in how traditional sexual violence and harassment are dealt with. Finally, to extend the IBSA and workplace sexual harassment literature further, I argue for the importance of an organizational climate that is not only understanding, but supportive of IBSA targets in establishing appropriate training, regulations, and policy for sexual harassment both online and offline, structured around target support, prevention, and bystander intervention.
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Date Issued
2024
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00014389
Subject Headings
Image-based sexual abuse, Sexual harassment, Internet, Women, Women professional employees
Format
Document (PDF)

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