Project Six: Midpoint Paper
In ARTE222: Rethinking Popular, Visual, and Media Culture we were asked to write about what we thought was the most important/significant moment of PMVC of 2023 so far. A 1000 word critical analysis was required to assert the larger importance using an outside source and to utilize the various frameworks and analyses we have explored in the class.
Skills
Creative Thinking
Writing
Audience Awareness
Research
Critical Thinking
Media Literacy
The Process
The Process
There were so many events to choose from and probably more important ones, but I wanted to be unique, and not have a topic someone else would have. Being a fashion major, picking a topic in that industry was pretty on brand. I chose the topic of the roach appearing at the 2023 “In honor of Karl” Met Gala titling my paper “Even the Met Gala Can’t Escape the Reality of New York”. I picked to write about this because I immediately saw the parallels and symbolism of the roach, New York and the Met Gala. I knew I could connect it all for my audience to see the bigger picture. I also felt that this event was pretty funny and I love a good laugh and wanted to incorporate my humor into a paper on pop culture.
Outcome
Not only did I really enjoy this class, I enjoyed this assignment and writing this paper. I have always been great with my writing skills but being able to make connections from my topic was a new skill I achieved. I was able to be funny about a somewhat unserious topic while highlighting its importance and relevancy through its reality, all while reporting on it professionally.