(4) What is DMA

The term "Electric Media" is very important. It keeps things together and connects the arts to the individual. "The Media is the Message". According to Manovich, "New media" is anything that uses this "Electric Media" to get the point across. No matter if it is a dvd, a cd, or some kind of 3d animation, if it uses electricity in some way then it falls into the category of "New Media". Because of the ever changing nature of the media, the ideas also are moving around and copyright is becoming more of an issue. Bob Dylan, a hugely successful musician, stole a quote from a 1958 film called "The Lineup". If a famous musician can take someone else s work and pass it off as their own, then where does that leave the little man? What about the artist GirlTalk? He is sampling the music that he uses, but how is that much different than what Weird Al does? True, Al takes the tune and changes it slightly before completely rewriting the lyrics, but he is still using the original artist's work as a jumping off point. I see no difference between what either is doing as far as copyright infringement (or lack there of) is concerned.

(6) Traditional vs Contemporary

My video is essentially a traditional view of love and marriage versus a more modern view. The editing program was a bit of a pain to work with at first but I eventually got it to work for me. I do like the results that I got. If I had more time, however, I feel like I could have accomplished a bit more and made a longer video. Overall, I think that the theme and the execution were a success.

(2) Framing

Watching the "Persuaders" video was very interesting and had some very good points. The video showed how we as a public are being manipulated by the shows we watch and the things we see. The great example was the for tv movie that adverted for the pontiac gts. It was paid for by General Motors and was "nothing more than a 2 hour long infomercial". Even Bob Dylan, the anti government singer songwriter, teamed up with Victoria Secret to sell his cd.

(3) My interists

With the basic research that I have done thus far, I have come to the conclusion that researching Dega music would be very interesting. Because I am a sound major, I will probably be asked to do something with either their music or the music of a similar culture. Having the information under my belt already will make my life easier in the long run. I think that the best people to interview would be either a teenager or a musician. In the best world I could talk to both. I would like to find out if the teenagers still listen to traditional music or, if not, what they do listen to. Talking to a musician I could learn their process and inspiration, including what other artists they listen to / look up to.

Mondegas - Montagnard Hip Hop Artist
Traditional Music
Traditional Instruments
Raleigh article about Music

 This is a map to help diagram my connections and my interest in the Dega Culture.

I still need to learn more about the traditional music before I can learn about the new stuff.

(1) Hello my name is...

 My name is Amanda and I am a Sound Major at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA). I live in Raleigh now but I am originally from Gainesville Florida. I have two sisters, Jennifer (17) and Kristin (15). I don't really ever miss my home but I do miss my friends from back home. Winston is only about a two hour drive from Raleigh, so I can go home if i ever need to which is really convenient. Being close to home has helped reduce the feeling of homesickness that I have seen so many of my classmates experience.

Dad, Kristin (15), Mom, Jennifer (17)

My fathers parents are from Cuba, they came over after my fathers oldest brother was born. My grandfather didn't speak English when they came over so he still has a very heavy Spanish accent. My Mema and Papa live in Palm Bay, Florida. Before I moved to Raleigh 7 years ago I lived in Gainesville, Florida.

Urban Exploring in Downtown Raleigh

The things that matter the most to me are my family and my friends. I love being able to spend time with the people who make me the happiest, so I surround myself with fun and enjoyable people. I also love working in the theater. I am here at school to learn about Sound but I like all aspects of the theater experience. From Lighting to Building, and Costumes to Stage Managing, I think that it is all extremely enjoyable.

Amber and Me

I've had a few different jobs over the years, and I think that all young people should have some job. Having a job teaches you to be responsible and how to deal with the public. My most recent, non theater job was at a bagel shop in Raleigh. I worked there for two years while also working as a cashier at a grocery store and going to high school. It was a lot of work for me, but it taught me how to budget my time well, and it made me more conscious of my money. Working, both in and out of the theater, has brought me many fond memories and friends I won't soon be forgetting. 

I would Like to Visit Cuba Some Day...