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Question: Choose any one of the following and write a short analysis of it.
Music Videos
Childish Gambino - "This Is America": On YouTube. This video is packed with social commentary and symbolism, making it a rich subject for analysis.
Taylor Swift - "The Man": Available on YouTube. It provides commentary on gender dynamics and stereotypes, offering a lot of material for discussion on visual representation.
Short Films and Animations
Pixar's "For the Birds": You can find it on YouTube or Disney+. It's a short animation without dialogue, focusing on themes of bullying and belonging.
"Paperman" by Disney: Also available on YouTube or Disney+. A black-and-white animated short that combines traditional animation and computer animation, telling a romantic story with no dialogue.Social Media Campaigns
Dove Real Beauty Sketches: Findable on YouTube. This campaign explores the gap between self-perception and what others see, using visuals to discuss concepts of beauty.
#LikeAGirl by Always: This campaign, available on YouTube, challenges stereotypes about girls and sports, using visuals and narratives to empower and redefine the phrase "like a girl."
TED Talks on Visual Communication
David McCandless - "The Beauty of Data Visualization": Available on TED's website. McCandless talks about turning complex data sets into simple, beautiful visuals that uncover patterns and connections invisible in text-based data.
J. Abrams - "The Mystery Box": On TED's website. Abrams discusses his love for the unseen mystery - a passion that's evident in his films and TV shows, highlighting the power of imagination and curiosity.
Infographics and Data Visualizations
"The Deep Sea" by Neal Agarwal: An interactive website (neal.fun/deep-sea) that visualizes the depths of the ocean and the creatures that live at different levels.
"How to Win an Oscar" by The Pudding: An interactive data visualization (coolLinks to an external site.) that explores patterns in Oscar-winning movies and actors over the decades.
Interactive Websites and Digital Experiences
"The Boat" by SBS: An interactive graphic novel based on a story by Nam Le about Vietnamese refugees.