9/25/12 Journal

"Shame"
       The subject of the Avett Brothers' song "Shame" is the shame that the narrator feels for losing the one he loves. The tone of this piece is very regretful. In the lyrics he writes things like, "Day after day, more of the same", "That's filled with guilt and overwhelming", and, "I'd like to see those things undo." These words all have a sort of negative connotation, which shows that the narrator is feeling regretful.

9/19/12 Journal

1. The purpose of this film was to demonstrate that deaf people aren't any different thatn regular people, and they should be treated just the same.

2. I think it was effective because the audience didn't know that the girl was deaf until the very end. She was treated normally, so they think that she is just a normal person.

3. At the end, I felt happy when the guy didn't think differently of her just because she was deaf.

9/14/12 Journal

Single effect: Don't let a good opportunity pass you by.

1. The signs at the end tell Ben to talk to the girl.
2. Shot angles show that Ben keeps glancing at the girl regretfully
3. Ben looks sad everytime he talks about the fact that he is leaving.

9/5/12 Journal

S- The narrator takes pride that his desk is always there for him.
N- The singer of the song (Harry Nilsson).
A- People who listen to this song.
P- He might be talking about reliability. The desk is always there for him.

1. It made the song make more sense to me. I understood the purpose of his lyrics a lot better.

2. "It's a pleasure to see it's waiting there for me."
    "But it's always there"
    "But it's perfectly alright with me"

9/4/12 "The Pinch of Poverty" Journal

S- The piece looks like it has to deal with those in poverty. The colors that represent poverty are all dark and gloomy. But the flowers are all brightly colored, along with the blanket that is wrapped around the infant. These brighter colors may represent the idea that there are good things in the world that can stand out.
N- The narrator/artist may recognize the darkness of poverty, but he may also be able to recognize that there are some good things in life, such as flowers and children.
A- This piece may be meant for people who can relate to the hardships of poverty and understand the good things in life.
P- The artist might want us to think on a deeper level about how things are not always what they may seem. Yes, the family may have a hard life, but they might also have things that they are grateful for.
Artistic Techniques:
1. Uses dark colors to make the mood gloomy and sad
2. He uses the peoples' facial expressions to evoke sympathy.

8/17/12 Journal

facts
1. The stool seats are green
2. The boy's shirt is yellow
3. The man working is smoking
claims
1. The police officer is scolding the boy
2. The food at the diner is good
3. The man working at the counter is mean

"Sign Language" Short Film 9/21/12

Single Effect: Don't let an opportunity pass you by
1. The signs at the end of the video tell Ben to talk to the girl.
2. Shot angles- Ben keeps glancing at the girl regretfully.
3. Whenever Ben talks about leaving his job, his facial expression is sad and regretful.