How did the artifact first come to your attention? How did you find it, or how did it find you?

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Select an example of popular culture: a song, film, or music video; fashion; episodic visual storytelling such as a TV show; a print or moving image advertisement; or a magazine or book. We will refer to this selection as your artifact.

Explain why your chosen artifact is considered popular culture by addressing the following questions:

How do you know it is popular?

How did the artifact first come to your attention? How did you find it, or how did it find you?

What is it about the artifact that interests you? What is your personal connection to the artifact? What about the artifact connects you to it?

How was the artifact created? For example, if your artifact is a song, who is the songwriter? If a film, who was the writer or director?

Note: Be sure to include details about your artifact/expression within the body of your post. Post enough details so that your classmates can access it, including a link if one is possible.

Discuss how this commercial is a deceptive argument by detailing which fallacies, are found in the commercial.

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Find a commercial of your choice. Then, discuss how this commercial is a deceptive argument by detailing which fallacies, are found in the commercial. Be sure to include a link to the commercial.

Does art have moral value and if so, is such value relevant to its assessment as art?

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Does art have moral value and if so, is such value relevant to its assessment as art?

Can clothing create optical illusions that increase awareness of energy frequencies in the wearer?

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Can clothing create optical illusions that increase awareness of energy frequencies in the wearer?

How does the shooting and editing of the film contribute to its depiction of history?

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1. What cinematographic devices are used to enhance the portrayal of the past? How does the shooting and editing of the film contribute to its depiction of history? Does the film use symbolism in its dramatization of the past? How, overall, is the past interpreted in the film? Does the film reflect a particular bias or point of view?

Explain gender roles in dance and theater

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Explain gender roles in dance and theater

How does UI/UX effect traditional painting

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How does UI/UX effect traditional painting

How did the historical depiction influence modern perception, physical and psychological response to colour pink?

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How did the historical depiction influence modern perception, physical and psychological response to colour pink?

TO WHAT EXTENT DOES REPURPOSED VERNACULAR PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTE TO NEW AND CRITICAL DOCUMENTARY NARRATIVES IN TWO WORKS BY MARTHA ROSLER?

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TO WHAT EXTENT DOES REPURPOSED VERNACULAR PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTE TO NEW AND CRITICAL DOCUMENTARY NARRATIVES IN TWO WORKS BY MARTHA ROSLER?

Discuss the following aspects in relation to differences and similarities between the two periods:

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BAPD 1100 – Written partial exam – Design history and theory (individual). 2nd attempt exam.

Select a company. It can be Norwegian, Nordic or multinational.
Choose two periods from this company’s history, separated by at least 20 years.

Discuss the following aspects in relation to differences and similarities between the two periods:
• Changes and differences in production conditions
• Changes and differences in attitudes to design within the company
• Changes and differences in aesthetic and functional choices
• Can you link the concept of sustainability to the two periods? How? Discuss why not ?!
• You must link products to the discussion
Strive to use the syllabus literature. You will need additional literature to write the answer.

Formal demands:
• Must be between 2,500 and 3,000 words and must also contain illustrations, references and a list of literature and illustrations.
• The illustrations must support the written content of the assignment.
• You must use the APA reference system.
• The pages must be numbered. The format must be portrait A4. The thesis must have a title. Your own name and number of words must be stated. The answer must be submitted in PDF format.
Submission: The answer must be submitted by Thursday 6 January