MM 3603 - Taylor Rich

Disney Film Animation  If you have followed along with my journey throughout Professor Reppert's courses, it may not be a surprise to you that I am choosing Disney (once again) for my final paper.  As a lifelong Disney devote, I have seen how Disney animation has changed drastically in the past 99 years of Walt Disney Animation Studios,  and even how it has changed in just the 20 years I have been alive. Walt Disney Animation Studios was founded in 1923 by Walt and Roy Disney as Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. And just as the name has changed over time, the once small animation studio has transitioned into an international media conglomerate, that we know and love today. Not only has Disney created a legendary animation studio, but they have established and created new animation that has set the precedence for animation companies across the world. Walt Disney Animation Animontage In late 2020, Walt Disney Animation Studios released a video displaying each of the film an...

  Classmate Blog Critique  One of the best parts about being a Mass Communication major is the opportunity I have every single day to surround myself with the most creative and thoughtful minds. Over the past year, I have had the chance to learn from my peers and gain a new perspective based on their unique individuality and creativity.  Each of my classmates pours out a personable and aesthetic blog that is specific to their personality and interests. Although each of my classmates has exceptional blogs, I will be talking about one of my peers who I constantly look to for inspiration. Gwen Gunnels Blog I have had the privilege in my first two years of college to attend almost every one of my classes with Gwen. Not only is she an exceptional student and peer, but she is also a sweet friend! Her insightful thoughts and unique interests are constantly displayed within every assignment completed in her blog.  One of the things I admire about Gwen is the obvious work and...

Social Media in the Future  History of Social Media It's no secret that social media plays a huge role in our society today. Since the first social media site debuted in 1997, social media has dominated the new age of technology and communication as we know it.  The first social media site was a simple communication and networking site for people to connect with others, called   SixDegrees . Although this social media site only lasted 3 years, it set a precedence for the new age of internet communication. Shortly after social media's debut, the idea gained its first huge following with the creation of MySpace.  MySpace  emerged in 2003 and became a hotspot for millions of "hip teens". MySpace was designed to create an online place for people to create relationships and share updates with friends. MySpace was well-known for its unique addition of customizable public profiles, available for anyone to create.  MySpace hit its peak from 2005-to 2008 and became ...