HUM 150 Wk 1 Discussion – Art Vs. Entertainment

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HUM 150 Wk 1 Discussion - Art Vs. Entertainment
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HUM 150 Wk 1 Discussion – Art Vs. Entertainment

Post a total of 3 substantive responses spread over at least 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post to this Discussion Topic and 2 replies to either your instructor’s replies or the posts of other students. NOTE: You will not be able to see the posts of others until you post your initial response.

Due Thursday

For your initial post, respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words. You may discuss just one of these, or any combination of them. Your response must address at least one of these topics.

_As we begin our adventure in studying film, let’s take some time to get to know about each other’s tastes in movies. What are your three favorite films? Do you have a top favorite amongst those three? Discuss why you like it or why you like all three.

_One of the videos under “Wk 1 – Learning Activities,” “Week 1 University Library,” is entitled “Hollywood’s Role in Shaping Values.” Take a look at that and discuss how it is that you feel movies influence society and culture. Can you think of a film that has changed the way you see and act in the world, or that you think has had a profound influence in our society and culture? Discuss how it influenced your values or behavior or the values or behavior of society and culture.

_Another of the videos under “Wk 1 – Learning Activities,” “Week 1 University Library,” is entitled “The Importance of Storytelling.” Check that out and discuss what you think constitutes a great film story. Would you consider any of the films you have recently watched to have great storytelling? Why or why not? Try to be specific.

_Name the stages of producing a film. Pretend you are going into the film business. Choose the phase you would most be interested in, describe what happens in that phase, and then discuss the role you would like to work in and tell us why.

Due Monday

Post at least two responses. These can be to your classmates’ initial posts or responses, or to replies posted by your instructor. Be constructive and professional in your responses. 50 words minimum each.