Year 10 Representation Homework - Due Wed 2nd Oct

Year 10 Representation Homework - Hip hop presents a very rigid and narrow version of manhood - one that suggests that to be a "real man" you must be strong and tough, you must have a lot of women and money, you must always be in control, and you must always dominate women and other men. If you do not live up to these ideals, you will be ridiculed for not being man enough. You will be called names like "soft, weak and wimp". This need to conform to the narrow definition of manhood in hip hop is a trap for men, boxing them into a restricted, unhealthy style of manhood and masculinity I agree that Hip hop presents a very narrow version of manhood. I think the way you see manhood portrayed in hip hop is deeply entrenched in American culture,. The way you see manhood portrayed in cowboy, gangster and action films is similar but what distinguishes hip hop from the rest of the culture is that hip hop is so blatant. Also, with hip hop there are a lot of young men who have come from poor backgrounds that seems to make their desire for hyper-masculinity seem much more important. Byron Hurt, a New York filmmaker, writer and activist, has explored those images in hip-hop culture and in society, and the definitions of masculinity those images foster. Hurt says “The powerful image that we see resonates because it looks powerful,” Hurt says “It looks powerful, it feels powerful. That kind of masculinity gives some young boys and some older men a false sense of manhood.” “Men should not allow themselves to be defined by the tough, always in control, swinger/player images the videos project”, he said. “That’s a very narrow view of hip-hop and very stereotypical”. I agree with Hurt’s comments. In media, hip hop shows that men have to be tough and that they use women. I disagree with this because young men are encouraged to behave like this or else they get called names and are bullied. It seems like boys are encouraged to think only about themselves and not to respect other people. It’s all about peer pressure. If the group of friends you hang around with act in a certain way, then you have to copy them so you’re a part of the group. Of course, not everyone behaves like this. But you have to be a strong character to act differently and still be respected by others. The video clips show women that appear to want to do anything for the men. They show the men are in control. I believe that everyone should be treated with respect and that men shouldn’t be the ones in control. The world is made up of so many different people and personalities. If we were all the same, life would be dull. I think that young men should be able to show their emotions and act respectfully towards others. The world shouldn’t be about who has the most power and who has the most money. Power, influence and respect should be earned through people’s actions. Unfortunately, the media continues to have a big influence on how we all act.

Logo

logo evaluation task

photoshop i didn't know

Something i dont know about photoshop:
I dont know how to use the magnetic laso tool and i would like to know.

• Hold click over the lasso tool
• drag curser over the magnetic lasso tool (the bottom one)
• then click and hold and draw around the immage you want to select
• do this slowly as it detects colours and puts the line on the edge of the colou you are drawing round
• then select the first point to make a selection area
• you can then remove it draw over it or copy it to another document

connotations

1 A skeleton with grey hair, with a red demon like creature standing on fire b It is hell-like so maybe it's heavy metal or a song about bad things 2 a A man standing in front of a US flag with a cap in his back pocket b It could be about the USA because of the US flag 3 a A naked woman wearing a black glove with her hand on her back b It could be about women because of the woman in the picture. It may be a love song. 4 a 4 men in a diamond shape with a black background with the bands name in the top left corner b it could be sung by a band of 4 men singing in melody. 5 a white mountain like structures on straight lines b maybe its about being in a strange environment or being somewhere that you're unfamiliar with. 6 a a man on fire shaking a mans hand with a background of some garages b the man on fire is making a deal with the man about life

Homework 4th september

Friday

I woke up to my alarm set on my iphone. It is easy to set, but i need to leave it on charge on my bed.

I Check the bus times for my bus stop. This lets me know if the bus is late or early.

When i got home i went on photoshop and made a youtube background for someone. It was fun : D

I watched youtube on my phone, it was amusing, and it left my phone on my bed to wake me up.

Saturday

I checked the bus times on my phone to meet my friends in bromley.

I used a cash point to take out some money for the day.

I used my phone to check the bus times to go home.

I used my phone to text my dad i was on my way home.

Sunday

I went on my computer and played just cause 2 Multiplayer. 

I watched some tv while playing angry bids on my phone.

I went back on my computer and played GTA IV.

I set my alarm for the next day on my phone.

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