Janaé Franklin & Nancy Moreira

Jour 250

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Final Blog Post Infographics

Here on campus the Oviatt library and the Student Recreation Center actually have interactive infographics. Here are two photos of the device at the Oviatt library. Using this students, are able to view maps of the library, view the weather, find staff contact information, see any upcoming events and get the news. The device is touch screen and allow you to search by subject for materials in the library. Touchscreen infographics computers have assisted in making information just literally at the "touch of your hand". These are apart of the many new additions of infographics. With the advancement in touchscreen technology, touchscreen is the present.

Photo courtesy of Janae' Franklin

For my word cloud I chose to use my favorite poem from Maya Angelou tilted "Phenomenal Woman" the poem basically describes what a confident women who doesn't depend on her looks to validate her beauty. As you can see the most frequent word used is woman and phenomenal. 

Here is the actual poem:

Phenomenal Woman

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size But when I start to tell them, They think I'm telling lies. I say, It's in the reach of my arms The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my lips. I'm a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me. I walk into a room Just as cool as you please, And to a man, The fellows stand or Fall down on their knees. Then they swarm around me, A hive of honey bees. I say, It's the fire in my eyes, And the flash of my teeth, The swing in my waist, And the joy in my feet. I'm a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me. Men themselves have wondered What they see in me. They try so much But they can't touch My inner mystery. When I try to show them They say they still can't see. I say, It's in the arch of my back, The sun of my smile, The ride of my breasts, The grace of my style. I'm a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me. Now you understand Just why my head's not bowed. I don't shout or jump about Or have to talk real loud. When you see me passing It ought to make you proud. I say, It's in the click of my heels, The bend of my hair, the palm of my hand, The need of my care, 'Cause I'm a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me. 

Maya Angelou

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/phenomenal-woman/

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Final Blog Post: Information Graphics

"Top Puppy Names of the Year"

The creation I made of the word cloud has to do with the top puppy names that are most commonly used for females and males. This is an example of a flow chart, Infographic "can be complex, book-length tools for solving technical problems, or simple demonstrations on how to perform a basic task"(Blumenkrantz, 415). As we can see it may be a little difficult to distinguish what the topic of the word cloud may be because it's complex. When focusing on the words that appear it's seen that different names are shown, the word "puppy", "top", and "year" so it gives the idea that the word cloud is identifying which are the top names for puppies this year. 

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GRAPHIC DESIGN

http://www.laimyours.com/12434/could-a-graphic-designer-change-hollywood/

Graphic Design is defined as the creative process involving a designer or art director working with a client, in conjunction with producers such as printers, to convey specific visual messages  to a targeted audience. According to our text.

Above are examples of movie posters above that are using this several concepts from Graphic Design. In the poster for the movie "Liz" is using color, value, light and space as elements of design. The use of black and white photo with the white shading below helps to create a solemn and dreamy like feeling. The use of red for the title helps the reader to see the title among the white. 

The movie poster for the movie "Walt" uses the graphic design elements of spatiality, lines, texture, and geometric shapes. The position where Ryan Gosling is in the train car creates negative space which conveys the message of openness which is symbolism for a movie poster about the innovative Walt Disney. The lines are vertical as well. The use of texture also creates a sense of realism within the image that appears to be animated. And geometric shapes are used in the clouds to form a silhouette of Mickey Mouse.

http://www.moviehdwallpapers.com/side-effects-2013-movie-poster/

This movie poster for the film "Side Effects" is a great example of balance, geometric shapes, color and lines.

Magazines are also on the bandwagon of graphic designing, especially on covers to make it appealing to the eye of the consumer. The LIFE magazine did a graphic designing of batman for their March 11, 1966 issue. This vintage inspired batman on the front cover has the batman logo three times around batman itself. Batman gives the illusion as if he were falling/flying from somewhere really high up and the bright yellow “moon” is behind him just like his logo.  The vintage opaque color schemes work perfectly because it’s shown that batman has been around for quite a long time.

http://jeffblind.blogspot.com/2010/11/graphic-design-vintage-magazine-covers.html

The three Justice magazine covers of famous heroic cartoon women are shown in the July 2012, April 2013, and June 2013 issues. The images of Wonder Woman Supergirl, and Catwoman are portrayed as “justice/fair” heroic cartoon woman.  Wonder Woman is shown muscular (strong), beautiful, fierce, unbreakable but still feminine with her wardrobe, the perfect package that any woman would like to be or seen as. Supergirl is shown more calm and passive with the wind but still looks unbeatable and ready to fly and save the day. Catwoman looks flexible, sneaky and clever; with batman in the background it’s a reminder of them two being together like in movies or comics.

 http://www.learnitanytime.com/2728/graphic-designer-transforms-superheriones-into-magazine-cover-models/

The Luxury Travel magazine cover portrays the Gold List of 2013. The autumn 2013 issue shows an obvious graphic designing on the cover with bright illuminating colors. The 2013 (numbers) on the cover have wood/home inspired numbers with people living in them. The background has a tropical/Caribbean/beach image to show the top Gold List travel places of 2013, giving the notion that the beach is a top choice amongst people because it’s a beautiful and relaxing getaway.

http://www.lukelucas.com/Cover-Luxury-Travel-Magazine-Autumn-2013

The Atlantic magazine is a good example of graphic designing because the cover has miniature pictures of past different U.S. presidents and they all form the image of the current U.S. president Barack Obama. The lighting of the formed face of president Barack Obama is medium dark because of his complexity.

http://graphicdesign3.wordpress.com/2008/02/11/projecta-research-best-bookmagazine-cover-design-meera-alserkal/

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Typography

"Typography primarily is the art of arranging type, type design and modifying type glyphs. It is often considered as a major part of advertising & brand communication, creating promotional material and marketing. If it is used properly, one can not only meaningfully conveys the message, but also strengthens the brand and the company." - Nandini Bhattacharjee http://www.artnewsnviews.com/view-article.php?article=typography-the-art-of-playing-with-words&iid=19&articleid=468 The advertisement of the Prevention Plan campaign of the snake image with the use of typography portrays its purpose. The campaigns use of the snake image is to portray danger, venom and threatening to the human life. The campaign Prevention Plan does successfully portray prevention to danger (snake).

http://www.artnewsnviews.com/view-article.php?article=typography-the-art-of-playing-with-words&iid=19&articleid=468 The ketchup advertisement for the Heinz pasta sauce uses typography in a different manner. The illusion of the small images used with the typo in the center makes it seem as if its all wording. It's a different approach of the typography use.

http://designyoutrust.com/advertising/typography-in-advertising/ This example of print advertisement for condoms Durex uses typography to sell its product. The use of words that are used to create the illustration of the woman and the man being intimate is interesting because the way the words are formatted is what captures the attention of the consumer. The size, font and colors of certain words stand out more than others because of what the word says. Also where the brand of the condom is used and placed on the image is also an astonished attention grabber that makes sense.

http://thestockwell.com/examples-of-print-advertising-using-typography/ Bloomingdales bags http://idsgn.org/posts/design-love-vignelli-associates/ Bloomingdales logo

http://tedculmergraphics.wordpress.com/2011/04/29/branding-assignment/ Bloomingdales store

http://positdesign.com/2010/11/design-geek-bloomingdales-holiday-2010-catalog/ Holiday ads

Bloomingdales is a major worldwide high-end retail store that started business in 1860. To keep continue to create innovative branding, the retailer created it's very popular and easily “designer” shopping bag in the 1960’s. The store uses lowercase lettering and kerning as well. The leading is tight and I would consider the typeface traditional. Bloomingdale also uses a proportional typeface with heavy weight .The O’s in the name are intertwined and has help to create a brand for this logo. Bloomingdales has been able to use this basic style typography for over 50 years without having to change it. The typeface popularity has drawn in many customers and has created a market for a line of plastic totes that simply state “Little Brown Bag” in the famous typeface. This is an example of a company that has created a logo/brand that had stood the test of time and is memorable.

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Political Cartoons

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153422698550352&set=a.486485350351.384198.14226545351&type=1&theater Political cartoons are a good mix of form and content. The political cartoon conveys a message for using form, which can contain visual puns, satire, cheap laughs and humorous allusions. For example in the carton below, the cartoon is in four simple panels with simple statements and ends with a silhouette of a cartoon figure of President Obama. This cartoon is an example of the usage of content over form. The cartoon also uses the term visual pun. The reader needs to have prior knowledge of the many stereotypes and rumors people stated about President Obama.

http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/08/whats-campaign-season-like-for-a-political-cartoonist/261701/ In this cartoon, the form and content of the cartoon including the robust character titled “deficit” is skating on ice being held by Uncle Sam while the audience looks at the performance that is forecasting the disaster of the government shutdown. This is a single panel comic, which is a visual pun. It gives an example of a political cartoon that relies on a single “punch line”.

http://capitalogix.typepad.com/public/2010/03/capitalogix-commentary-022810.html

http://02varvara.wordpress.com/2012/05/04/4-may-2012-some-images-and-one-orthodox-christian-womans-thoughts-upon-them/00-political-cartoon-05-12-the-pope-has-the-final-say/ The image about the pope, the nun, and Jesus has its form and content. The pope is upset at the nun and Jesus for not being against homosexuality. The nun and Jesus look astonished because of the pope's statement. Its taboo for the Catholicism religion to have any other sexual preference acceptance that isn't heterosexuals. The norm in society and in the religion have always portrayed it to be that way, but in reality Jesus and God loves every human being despite their sexual preferences because they're their creation.

http://selfdeprecate.com/political-cartoons/supreme-court-arizona-immigration-law/ The political conflict about the Arizona state law of allowing authority to request legal citizenship status to "suspicious" citizens (dark complexion/latino) that are out and about their day is a synonymous of no exception. The political cartoon of president Obama arriving to Arizona is getting stopped by authority figures and is getting requested to show proof of legal citizen to be in the country. President Obama is showed to be an example of being no exception because of his dark complexion.

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Photographic Representation Post: Citizen Photojournalism & Digital Manipulation of Images

1) Citizen Photojournalism

http://conflictreporter.wordpress.com/

http://www.citizenphotojournalist.com/

http://paidcontent.org/2012/11/22/scoopshot-is-another-ugc-photo-agency-but-can-it-spot-fakes/

The first three images are an example of citizen photojournalism. People now have the opportunity to transmit information globally through their technological devices via blogs, podcasts, social media sites, and video streams, etc. All of these examples demonstrate people capturing an important event through photos or videos on what is occurring in there surroundings. When a fire is occurring in an area where many civilians live, people like to inform other people who they know to promote awareness and safety precaution.

http://www.editorsweblog.org/2010/02/23/non-profits-and-eyewitnesses-the-changing-face-of-journalism-awards

This image demonstrates people focusing on the important "red thing" that is going on and many people want to capture that important "red thing". This is an example of citizen photojournalism.

http://sriks6711.wordpress.com/2006/08/12/citizen-journalism-mania-celebrity-jog/

This last example of citizen photojournalism shows a couple at the park trying to have a romantic picnic date. The man is trying to propose to the woman but she easily gets distracted with a celebrity near by. She forgets about everything and all she cares is to capture the celebrity jogging at the park.

2) Digital Manipulation of Journalistic Images

http://ethicsinediting.wordpress.com/

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All of these are an example of digital manipulation of journalistic images. Digital manipulation of images have been common within the media to make images appear "better" while journalists jeopardize their credibility.

The 1st image (Bobbi & Kenny McCaughey) shows two different pictures of Mrs. McCaughey looking slightly altered to look better on a magazine cover. (1st picture) Mrs. McCaughey has her teeth yellowed, teeth gaps and her nose appears slightly larger. (2nd picture) Mrs. McCaughey has her teeth whiten, straight and her nose seems smaller.

The 2nd image shows the reality TV star Kim Kardashian posing for a magazine shoot. (1st picture) Kim's skin looks tanner, has cellulite on her legs and her stomach looks not too flat. (2nd picture) Her skin is a lot more brighter/whiten, her legs look soften w/ no cellulite and her stomach is altered to look more flatten.

The 3rd picture shows people at a game. (1st picture) shows an African American male in the background behind the two main girls. (2nd picture) The African American male isn't in the background.

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Storify is a blogging/posting site in which a user can create stories by searching through social media postings. First you must give access to your social media such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Your then allowed to search all social media sites for postings that are under the topic you choose to search.  In these screenshots, I chose the topic of the government shutdown. As you can see, Storify collects all social media post dealing with the topic the user searches. 

This site can be very useful for journalist for story ideas, possible sources and another way to blog. 

http://storify.com

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Oppositional This is a poster from the occupy movement. In this poster Rich Uncle Pennybags aka the Monopoly man statue is being torn down by the masses in front of a bank. The Occupy movement was based on the 99% (people who aren't rich and don't own items that the 1% do) This poster depicts oppositional reading because the viewpoint of the Occupy movement was the opposite of the dominant culture. As we know this group went against big business corporations and protested all entities of major corporations. This is an example of oppositional reading because the viewers see the message that has been sent by the dominant culture but, rejected it and rebelled. http://laloalcaraz.com/occupy-wall-street-version-of-my-new-poster Negotiated "Devious Maids" is a television drama on the Lifetime network. The shows executive producer is CSUN alumna, Eva Longoria. The show follows 5 Latino woman who LA maids. Although the basic pretense of the show is about these woman being maids, there is more to them then just being maids. The show has 5 Latino women as the shows lead stares. This is an example of a negotiated reading because in dominant culture Latin woman are seen as maids and the help. This view is in this show because of the power and strength of the woman. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2226342/

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Dominant In this clip from the film "Hollywood Shuffle" the Robert Townsend takes Hollywood stereotype of what acting "black" is. The actors who are black themselves are being taught to properly speak "jive", walk "cool" and other methods to become more black. The irony of this piece is that all of the teachers are white or non black. This is an example of dominant reading. Because the dominant culture may portray what being black is and black people read and understand the message. This is an example of making fun of this message. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MvYuTdiMcRk

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Visual Persuasion Post: Shocking Advertisement & Propaganda

Shocking Advertisements

1. PETA Advertisement

The PETA advertisement used the image of model Joanna Krupa be naked and carrying a cross that is covering her intimate body parts and using angel wings with a halo is a shocking advertisement. This advertisement is against buying animals and instead it opts that animals should be adopted because there are a lot of animals that are in need of a home. If animals don't get adopted they're put to sleep so, this is why the PETA campaign suggests that consumers be "angels" and opt for this option rather than buying them. The PETA advertisement went above and beyond not only for always notoriously using models or celebrities to pose naked but the use of the cross, the angel wings and the halo is what makes the advertisement shocking. This ad plays with the emotions of religious people and this created outrage but this is what sells and helps promote the business grow because they're gaining the attention that they're looking for.

http://www.businessinsider.com/peta-shocking-controversial-ads-2011-10?op=1

2. UNHATE Campaign

The UNHATE Campaign made an image about the Pope Benedict XVI kissing Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed el-Tayeb. The image is definitely a primary example of a shocking advertisement. The campaigns message is obvious that there should be no hate amongst society and everybody should be able to get along. Benetton's purpose was to show No Hate by using public figures metaphorically demonstrating love, peace, and harmony by having Pope Benedict XVI kiss Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed el-Tayeb as sign of them getting along as a oppose to them hating each other. This is an image that sparks controversy and captures attention from the consumers because they are public figures and not just "normal people". The whole purpose is to create awareness that this is what should be happening metaphorically instead of hating one another.

http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/11/17/benetton-unhate-campaign-obama-kissing/

Propaganda

http://www.mediastreet.ie/blog/2012/01/23/6-propaganda-tactics-to-empower-your-marketing/

http://www.zazzle.com/propaganda+posters

http://jonathanturley.org/2012/05/20/propaganda-101-what-you-need-to-know-and-why-or/

The 1st picture shows men in the army standing in the background with the main leader pointing straight out at the reader, this is a primary example of propaganda. The image also includes the phrase "Who's Absent? Is it you?" which persuades the idea that all men should be in the army if you're not already in it. The use of propaganda is known to "influence people, for better or worse, by manipulation of symbolic communication". The 2nd image is similar to the first picture with the hand pointing at the reader asking if citizens are doing all they can for the country they live in. The 3rd image is with a white woman laying down and sleeping wearing clothes that look like the American flag. Stating that "all" people need to wake up and take action. All these images persuade citizens to join the army and fight for the country that they live in to protect our society and our country.

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Semiotics & Cognitive Process Semiotics 1. Stereotype The image is best represented as a stereotype because the housewife in the image is in the kitchen washing dishes. The woman looks very happy washing dishes as if that's one of her favorite things to do as a housewife. When in reality washing dishes isn't something pleasant to do. The woman looks all glamours while doing chores. Most housewives NEVER look all dolled up when cleaning around the house. On the other hand the husband in the far end is washing his car all excited. It shows as expected in society that the man does the heavy duty work. When in reality now in days both sexes are accomplishing both tasks (washing cars & washing dishes). http://melwats.wordpress.com/2011/02/14/businessmen-housewives/ 2. Metonymy The second image is a good example of metonymy because the image shows two people in a table and it represents the act of the problems pilling up and the only way to get rid of your problems or getting confidence to face your problems is by "refreshing" yourself is by drinking 7 UP. As if drinking this drink will give you the boost to go about your day and conquering your obstacles. http://speckyboy.com/2012/03/04/a-showcase-of-enchanting-vintage-advertisements/ Cognitive Processes 3. Cognitive Dissonance In this Dorthea Lang photo taken around the Great Depression. It shows two laborers walking towards Los Angeles for work. On the right hand side there is a billboard that states " Next time try the Train and Relax". This photo is a great example of cognitive dissonance because there are conflicting messages in this photo. While the laborers in the photo are walking by foot to possibly find employment. The ad shows a more comfortable way for them to travel if they were able to afford a train during the Great Depression. http://1x1.fi/11270 4.Cognitive Dissonance In this photo the employee is hanging up a banner that states "Think Safety First" while he is clearly not safely posting up the banner. There are again mixed messages being conveyed in this photo. http://theberry.com/2013/04/07/isnt-it-ironic-17-photos/

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Content vs. Form 1. Content ​This advertisement upon animal abuse reminds me of the use of content because the message it’s selling is evident. The image has use of cool colors with blues, grays, browns, black, and white. The colors projected on the image emphasize sadness, compassion, etc. The use of harsh words on the image demonstrate how mean people use to mistreat animals. The picture shows a sad dog laying on the dirt with a chain next to his face portraying the abuse the dog was perhaps submit to. Also, a fact that was incorporated at the bottom of the picture was an interesting statistic to know and keep into consideration. http://www.peta.org/mediacenter/news-releases/PETA-Offers-to-Help-County-High-School-Take-a-Stand-Against-Bullying-.aspx 2. Form This image is an example of the concept of form. Titled "Holly" this sculpture is shaped like a woman who is possibly kicking her leg up wearing a green dress. The medium used is paper mache and wiring. The artwork doesn't contain much content but focuses more on the form. http://www.impulsemag-online.com/?p=2131 3. Content & Form This photo is an example of content and form. In the photo the form of the woman , broom, mop and American flag also have content. When looking at this photo there are many messages that the viewer could see. The message conveyed could be the history of African Americans in the U.S. how most were of service to others. http://www.orphicpixel.com/what-photos-have-inspired-you-as-a-photographer/

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Janaé Franklin & Nancy Moreira

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Theme: This altered Newsweek magazine cover illustrates the phenomenon that the media portrayed by calling Park 51, a Muslim community center that is not located at Ground Zero; “The Ground Zero Mosque” in 2010. When it’s actually like a YMCA for those of the Islamic faith. The illustration also shows the actual address which is not at or in close proximity to the Ground Zero site.

  http://www.bagnewsnotes.com/2010/08/911-911-milking-fear-hate-islamic-scapegoating-newsweek-piles-on/

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Conflict: The three images above are the primary example of the major problem with the “The Ground Zero Mosque”. When the mainstream media feeds news or information to consumers (audience) they’re held responsible because either they initiate the labeling or continue calling Park 51 “The Ground Zero Mosque”. When mainstream media or organizations feed information inaccurately to consumers, they will believe what the media is saying because they’re their primary source of information. This is an example when people believe every information from the media when they hear or see it. People then look like fools when they’re “protesting or believing” in something that isn’t true. People need to do there research and investigate what is really going on.

http://imeanwhat.com/breaking-newzzz/the-mosque-at-ground-zero-oy/

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Resolution: In The Know: Park 51- The 'Ground Zero' Mosque YouTube video is the truth behind what has been said about Park 51. Park 51 isn't in actuality build on “Ground Zero” its location is about one block away. The resource it provides to the general public is like any recreation center (ex. YMCA) but, with also the desire to practice any Muslim custom. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoiPuy8p5CA&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DuoiPuy8p5CA&nomobile=1