Which of the specific suggestions for government action do you feel is most important, and why?

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In our module this week, we reviewed the Greenpeace International’s Toxic threads: The Big Fashion Stitch-up. Link (Links to an external site.)

20 global fashion brands were investigated and “the toxic trail of clothes” was discussed. “This study has demonstrated the presence of a number of different hazardous chemicals within a broad range of textile products, either incorporated deliberately within the materials of the product or as unwanted residues remaining from their use during the manufacturing process.” Yet if we look at “What the Brands Say” on pages 36 and 37, all feel they are at their ethical best. How can this be so?

On page 41 of the report we read about the need for government action and the role of “people power.”

Which of the specific suggestions for government action do you feel is most important, and why?

Which of the suggestions for global citizens do you feel is most urgent, and why?

main research question: what are the environmental, societal, and economic impacts of architectural designs if the architect only considers these factors individually?

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Objective

Compose and proofread a persuasive essay composed of 1500 to 2500 words, formatting your essay using MLA style guidelines (use 12-point Times New Roman font).

Your essay must synthesize and cite at least eight (8) different sources that you locate through independent research. NOTE: The research sources you synthesize should demonstrate your ability to select and evaluate appropriate research sources for college-level work. Do not cite reference works such as Wikipedia, dictionaries, encyclopedias, or other sources of general information like them.

Topic

Area of study: architecture

Conduct research on career opportunities related to sustainability in your area of study or another career field you are interested in. Some potential research questions to get you started might include the following: Why are jobs related to sustainability important? What types of sustainability-related careers already exist in your field? What areas of your field could offer new sustainability opportunities? How does your field currently address sustainability? How could your field better address sustainability?

Main research question: what are the environmental, societal, and economic impacts of architectural designs if the architect only considers these factors individually?

Write a persuasive essay supported by college-level research arguing that your area of study or interest offers (or could offer) career opportunities related to sustainability and that your audience should consider pursuing those opportunities.

Writing Tasks

· The essay’s introduction should provide background information. Assume your readers are familiar with the concept of sustainability but that they are not familiar with your career field. Similarly, assume they don’t know that careers related to sustainability are important, interesting, and viable.

· The essay’s thesis should argue that your area of study or interest offers (or could offer) career opportunities related to sustainability that your audience should consider pursuing.

· Characterize the current discourse about your topic. What have people already said and done about sustainability within your career field or area of study?

· Body paragraphs should start with topic sentences that support the essay’s thesis. A topic sentence at the beginning of each body paragraph should indicate the topic of its paragraph. Body paragraphs should be focused, developed, organized, coherent, and unified. Avoid trying to write a 5-paragraph essay. Your argument and use of researched evidence should be sophisticated enough to require more than an introduction, a conclusion, and 3 body paragraphs.

· Body paragraphs should transition smoothly from one to the next. Make sure transitions help your audience understand the logical reasons the essay moves from one topic to the next.

· The essay should provide specific researched evidence to support your essay’s thesis. Use quotations and paraphrases appropriately from a variety of research sources.

· Research sources your essay quotes or paraphrases should be cited using MLA in-text citations and should be included in a works cited list. You are required to quote or paraphrase in the body of the essay at least eight (8) research sources that you find through independent research. Do not cite reference works such as Wikipedia, dictionaries, encyclopedias, or other sources of general information like them.

Art Question

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ASPH 1300 | PHOTOGRAPHY

Instructor: Ariel C. Wilson

 

 

EXERCISE V

Improvisational Lighting

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

Light is the main element that separates photography from all other art forms and is the single element that the medium owes its existence and history to. Therefore, it is vital that we learn about it and how to use it best. We make photographs by using natural and artificial light, and within each of these situations there are multiple ways that we can manipulate it to evoke different emotions and tell different stories. For this assignment you will be asked to use and control many different lighting situations, as well as demonstrate new technical knowledge about your cameras. You will be expected to apply these techniques in your conceptual projects from here on out.

 

OUTCOMES

+ Understand the six variables, and behaviors of lighting.

+ Be introduced to principles and tools for modifying light.

+ Improvise your own tools for modifying light.

+ Creatively apply the principles of modifying light using your improvised tools.

 

ASSIGNMENT

1. Watch Intro to Lighting, Part I: Observing Light . Follow along on the webpage.

2. Watch Intro to Lighting, Part II: Modifying Light (excuse or enjoy the cheesy default music).

3. Respond to the following prompts in the video with the materials you have available to you.

a. Improvise a reflector. Find something that will reflect or redirect light. (2 photos min.)

i. Take a photo of the subject matter without the reflected light.

ii. Take a photo of the makeshift reflector in use.

b. Improvise a diffusor. Find something that will diffuse, soften, or dampen light. (2 photos min.)

i. Take a photo of the subject matter without the diffused light.

ii. Take a photo of the makeshift diffusor in use.

c. Improvise a cookie! You can use cardboard or something more sturdy. Cut some patterns into it and use a flashlight or lamp to shine through. (2 photos required, more optional…)

i. Take a photo of the cookie in use.

ii. Take a photo of the light (don’t include the cookie in this one).

iii. Extra (Optional): Move the light closer and farther away from your cookie. Take photos of your results. What happens to the light when you change the distance between your cookie and the light? What happens when you change the distance between the subject matter (and keep the distance between the cookie and the light the same)?

d. Improvise a portrait lighting setup using 1-3 lights and the 3-Point lighting system. (2 photos)

i. Take a photo of the whole setup.

ii. Take a photo of just the subject matter (hiding your lighting setup).

e. Improvise a still-life backdrop and lighting setup.(2 photos)

i. Take a photo of the whole setup.

ii. Take a photo of just the subject matter (hiding your lighting setup).

 

OUTPUT

 

Here is an example/template for the output for this assignment.

If you’d like to use this template, select: File> Make a copy>Entire presentation. Change the name and edit away. DO NOT EDIT THE ORIGINAL or all of the other anonymous groundhogs won’t be able to use it. 😉

 

 

SUBMISSION

 

1. Turn your slides as a PDF file to Canvas.

2. Post to Inkwire under Exercises>Improvisational Lighting

Discusses materials used in production

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or your term project, you will assume the role of the marketing director for a brand that has been named one of the “35 Ethical and sustainable Clothing Brands Betting Against Fast Fashion.” Please review the list of these brands in the article here Link (Links to an external site.)         and select a brand. As marketing director, you will introduce your brand and make the case for why your brand should remain on this list, highlighting all sustainability endeavors and achievements.

For this project:

  1. Select a brand from the list of 35 brands in the above article Brand slected is Tonel
  2. Develop a thorough/detailed power point presentation that:
  • Introduces the brand; who are you? what was the brand founded on?
  • Defines the mission statement; what kind of business are you  in?
  • Defines what the brand is known for/has done
  • Discusses materials used in production
  • Discusses the ethical approach of the brand
  • Reveals the Code of Conduct
  • Includes at least two current news events/articles about the brand (do not post the full article but you may add the link). Your presentation should highlight/explain the issue with pictures and bullet points
  • Includes at least one video that speaks to the brand

Your power point presentation in its entirety should introduce the brand and reveal its sustainable measures. Do not use excessive text on the slides but strong bullet points and pictures that tell a story. Remember to add slides on current issues/events surrounding the brand as well as current video of the brand.