Red Balloon

 Watch the video and give me your thoughts. Is this an effective video? why or why not?
http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=D6DK7WNX

Due by Sunday 9/29 

Comedy as a media tool

Comedy as a media tool

Comedy offers many advantages of enriching our lives. As you are already probably aware of, modern science has done extensive research on the health benefits of laughter and humor.  


At the same time, comedy is also a very powerful cultural medium. First and foremost, it contributes to our mindset and the lens through which we view and interpret our lived experiences. Further, comedy gives us a familiar venue to critically consider our own intellectual growth and development and that of American society as a whole. Thus, in very substantial and meaningful ways, comedy is often used to clarify cultural norms and values. Most comedy routines, therefore, have a very specific agenda---political, ethical, economic, etc--under the guise of entertainment. Yet, to be sure, this development of comedy is not new to the millennium generation. Thus, this week I want you to watch and evaluate an older comedy routine. I want you to pinpoint the main agenda of the comedian and give your 50-word personal evaluation of his performance. Link here


Due by Sunday 9/22

Power of Words

Can the power of words radically change your message and your effect upon the world? Watch the short video @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzgzim5m7oU&sns=em and give me your thoughts in 50 words or more by Sunday 9/15 @ midnight
Also tell me if you thought this video was worth watching and why or why not

The Magic of truth and lies

The magic of truth and lies

"Using three iPods like magical props, Marco Tempest spins a clever, surprisingly heartfelt meditation on truth and lies, art and emotion."
Marco Tempest: The magic of truth and lies (and Ipods) @ http://www.ted.com/talks/marco_tempest_the_magic_of_truth_and_lies_on_ipods.html

After watching this video answer the following questions:
A) According to the speaker, why is magic an "honest profession"?
B) According to the speaker, why is art the greatest self-deception of all?
C) How did the speaker define "magic"?
D) How does this video relate to our study of biblical worldviews?
E) Was this video worth watching? Why or why not? 

Blog response due by Sunday 9/8/13