E 309M Computers and Writing

Project 3, Task 1

To begin thinking about the third project, you will be asked to write a short but in depth analysis of an image sound or video clip from Bladerunner. The task is to talk about the way the image, sound or clip delivers information about the film. What is it's message and what about the item demonstrates it?

For example, this image may tell something about the characterization of good and evil in the film. By looking at the details of the image, one can talk about the way the still impresses us with a particular message. Perhaps the smudges around the eyes tell us that this character deserves our sympathy. Or maybe the smirk on the mouth also suggests a mischief that works against the sense of suffering that comes from the eyes , and thus the message of good and evil is complicated.
The task for you is to first choose an image, clip or sound and then to analyze it in detail. Some resources are located at

the bladerunner FAQ site,

The off-world Bladerunner page.

Good luck and as always, let me know if you have any questions.


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