The Island Essay - 1375 Words

The Island (Term Paper Sample) Content: The IslandNameInstitutionThe Island1 The notesThe texts of The Island by Amin Greder contain a rhythm of words when reading aloud. For example, "If he was in my kitchen, nobody would want to eat at my inn; muttered the innkeeper" (Greder, 2007, p.13). The author employed repetition of words to affirm the position of the Island People on the stranger; for instance, they said "à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬He is not one of us, He isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬t our problem, He is a stranger, He doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬t belong, He has to go" (p. 19). Greder also used questions to create anxiety for the fate of the stranger; for example, "à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬why had he come here? What did he want? What should they do? (p.3)" The author used pacing to show a dramatic change of events; for instance, when the stranger had been welcomed closed in a secluded empty house, Greder says "à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬then one morningà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ (p. 9).à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‚ The dominant color in the book is black; the author has used the dark color paint th e clothing and the environment of the Island. The tone of the pictures representing the Islanders has been done in dark tone compared to the intruder. Greder has employed scaling to depict the locals as huge and strong compared to the stranger who is small and weak. The shape widely used in the book is a curve that represented abstracted objects; this has been repeated throughout the book. The objects that got my attention are paintings of the locals as contrasted to the intruder; this creates an element of irony. Greder used the colored ends picturebook layout since the story begins in the third and fourth ages, and the colored papers serve as the end pages (Lazar, 2009).The use of black color on the clothing of the Islanders is a sign of unwelcoming gesture to the foreigner who has no other place to go; this helps children to understand and relate colors with human emotions (Greder, 2007, p.3-4). The use of scaling to depict the locals as huge compared to the Intruder helps childr en to understand the relationship between body size and strength; this is a good way of showing desperation in people with small body size such as the intruder (Greder, 2007, pp. 5-6; 19-20). The use of abstraction by the author on human faces intends to assist children to read the emotions of the characters; this is a good way of relating pictures and emotions (Greder, 2007, p.21-22).2. IntroductionThe Island is a picturebook that is authored by Armin Greder; a teacher at the Queensland College of Art, teaching design and illustration. Greder was born in Switzerland in 1942, and later moved to Australia; he learnt the art of drawing while schooling, as a way of escaping the harsh reality of classroom (Yoldi, 2007, p.50). The Island is his latest book that was initially written in German by the title "Die Insel." The book won several international awards as the best picturebook for children in the two versions (Yoldi, 2007, p.50). For instance, according to Exhibits (2004), Greder w on The Australian Multicultural Childrenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬s Literature Awards (1992), and the BIB Biennale der Illustration Bratislava: Goldener Apfel/Golden Apple (2003). Greder was able to achieve his objective of educating and entertaining the consumers of his book, through abstraction and cartooning. He has demonstrated a unique prose that is complemented by the mesmerizing illustrations depicting the extreme human behavior (Yoldi, 2007, p.50).The book has been chosen for the review because it is one of the educative materials that target a wider part of the society by tackling themes that are significant to the current society. According to Yoldi (2007), the book is suitable for educators, youth, and adults who are interested in discussing the plight of refugees. The author tried to balance between the illustrations and words to ensure that they complement one another. For instance, every text on each page has a corresponding illustration; this is to ensure that the reader is engaged to the book. The themes addressed in the book, such as prejudice and racism, "à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬He is not one of us" (p. 14; 19); cruelty and terror are social issues that affect each member of the society. The author has illustrated on pages seven and eight that even the young children are subject to prejudice since they are exposed to the actions of their parents when they handle those who are "not one of us." The author has targeted the global society by producing The Island in German and English.3.Greder utilized the abstraction and cartooning to communicate to his audience. According to Horning (2010), abstraction is the act of deliberate distortions on pictures, done by the author to show the emotional state of the characters, and remove the reality from them. For instance, pages 19, and 20 portray human beings; however, the size of the Islanders had been distorted to be huge compared to the foreigner. Cartooning according to Horning (2010) involves exaggeration of images and use of fine line to reveal characteristics; the second and third pictures on page 15 and 16 represent the exaggerated images of the foreigner.The artistic tradition that Greder draws on is the art picture of David Munch, found in The Scream (Margaret Thomson, 2011). Greder employed an existing image to create a sense of fear the Islanders had developed when the intruder was around them (Curriculum Matters, 2008, p.8). The second image on page 15 was lifted from The Scream. The locals could not sleep since; the foreigner haunted them in their dreams.The line and color are some of the artistic devices used by Greder. According to Horning (2010), "there are only two types of lines in art and nature; straight and curved." The author used straight lines to represent the weapons the local people used to protect themselves against the intruder. Pages 5 and 6 show the tools held in horizontal position towards the intruder. The action demonstrates an orderly action that moves from left to right (Horn, 2010). Pages 11, and 12, however, show the same tools held vertically; this according to Horn shows static action; the Islanders are undecided on what to do with the intruder. Colors reveal emotions (Horn, 2010), the dark colors of black and red have been repeatedly used on the Islanders to show their emotions and actions towards the foreigner. The black color indicates weight, and unwelcoming atmosphere of the people of the Island while red indicate their anger on him (Margaret Thomson, 2011). The white color around the intruder shows the emptiness and weakness that surrounded him.4Greder has utilized a unique way of relating words and illustrations in The Island. Although the texts are supposed to explain the events in the picture below or above them, the author has deviated from this belief in engaging his audience. For instance, the title page reads "The Island," yet there is no land for the viewer to see. The pages 7 and 8 show three children that are pushing another c hild with sticks off page 8. There is no text that matches the event on the pages; however, a similar event is illustrated on pages 5, and 6, where the intruder is pushed of page 6. According to Salisbury and Styles (2012), the arrangement of words and pictures in a book can create a unique rhythm of the events.The pages 19 and 20 show the locals on page 19, and the intruder on page 20, being pushed off the page with rakes and other tools. The intruderà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬s hands have been tied, and his nude exposed. The locals have black clothes, red and yellow hats; they exist together and look the same. According to Horning (2010), when pieces of a picture fit together as a whole such that a smaller part look like the rest, it creates unity. The tools are drawn with horizontal lines to reinforce the aspect of unity on page 19. The dark black color indicates the rejection of the intruder on the Island; the red and yellow colors shows their anger and cruelty towards the foreigner (Curriculum Matters, 2008, p.7). The white color around the intruder and his nude demonstrated how desperate and weak he is; his smaller size compared to the locals, reinforce his weakness. The texts reinforce the illustrations on the two pages; it summarizes what happened to the intruder.Greder has demonstrated that the themes of The Island are controversial in nature. For instance, prejudice, racism and the plight of refugees are contemporary issues that have different insights to different stakeholders (Eccleshare, 2008). The author has illustrated that the themes are embedded in society; for instance, the discrimination illustrated on pages 5, and 6 is repeated on pages 7 and 8 by children.5The style employed by the author for illustrations and the themes addressed, have an impact on the popularity and the perception of the book. For instance, the authorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬s portrayal of the nude of the intruder limits the age of the audience to the youth and older people who can easily share in formation... The Island Essay - 1375 Words The Island (Term Paper Sample) Content: The IslandNameInstitutionThe Island1 The notesThe texts of The Island by Amin Greder contain a rhythm of words when reading aloud. For example, "If he was in my kitchen, nobody would want to eat at my inn; muttered the innkeeper" (Greder, 2007, p.13). The author employed repetition of words to affirm the position of the Island People on the stranger; for instance, they said "à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬He is not one of us, He isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬t our problem, He is a stranger, He doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬t belong, He has to go" (p. 19). Greder also used questions to create anxiety for the fate of the stranger; for example, "à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬why had he come here? What did he want? What should they do? (p.3)" The author used pacing to show a dramatic change of events; for instance, when the stranger had been welcomed closed in a secluded empty house, Greder says "à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬then one morningà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ (p. 9).à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‚ The dominant color in the book is black; the author has used the dark color paint th e clothing and the environment of the Island. The tone of the pictures representing the Islanders has been done in dark tone compared to the intruder. Greder has employed scaling to depict the locals as huge and strong compared to the stranger who is small and weak. The shape widely used in the book is a curve that represented abstracted objects; this has been repeated throughout the book. The objects that got my attention are paintings of the locals as contrasted to the intruder; this creates an element of irony. Greder used the colored ends picturebook layout since the story begins in the third and fourth ages, and the colored papers serve as the end pages (Lazar, 2009).The use of black color on the clothing of the Islanders is a sign of unwelcoming gesture to the foreigner who has no other place to go; this helps children to understand and relate colors with human emotions (Greder, 2007, p.3-4). The use of scaling to depict the locals as huge compared to the Intruder helps childr en to understand the relationship between body size and strength; this is a good way of showing desperation in people with small body size such as the intruder (Greder, 2007, pp. 5-6; 19-20). The use of abstraction by the author on human faces intends to assist children to read the emotions of the characters; this is a good way of relating pictures and emotions (Greder, 2007, p.21-22).2. IntroductionThe Island is a picturebook that is authored by Armin Greder; a teacher at the Queensland College of Art, teaching design and illustration. Greder was born in Switzerland in 1942, and later moved to Australia; he learnt the art of drawing while schooling, as a way of escaping the harsh reality of classroom (Yoldi, 2007, p.50). The Island is his latest book that was initially written in German by the title "Die Insel." The book won several international awards as the best picturebook for children in the two versions (Yoldi, 2007, p.50). For instance, according to Exhibits (2004), Greder w on The Australian Multicultural Childrenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬s Literature Awards (1992), and the BIB Biennale der Illustration Bratislava: Goldener Apfel/Golden Apple (2003). Greder was able to achieve his objective of educating and entertaining the consumers of his book, through abstraction and cartooning. He has demonstrated a unique prose that is complemented by the mesmerizing illustrations depicting the extreme human behavior (Yoldi, 2007, p.50).The book has been chosen for the review because it is one of the educative materials that target a wider part of the society by tackling themes that are significant to the current society. According to Yoldi (2007), the book is suitable for educators, youth, and adults who are interested in discussing the plight of refugees. The author tried to balance between the illustrations and words to ensure that they complement one another. For instance, every text on each page has a corresponding illustration; this is to ensure that the reader is engaged to the book. The themes addressed in the book, such as prejudice and racism, "à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬He is not one of us" (p. 14; 19); cruelty and terror are social issues that affect each member of the society. The author has illustrated on pages seven and eight that even the young children are subject to prejudice since they are exposed to the actions of their parents when they handle those who are "not one of us." The author has targeted the global society by producing The Island in German and English.3.Greder utilized the abstraction and cartooning to communicate to his audience. According to Horning (2010), abstraction is the act of deliberate distortions on pictures, done by the author to show the emotional state of the characters, and remove the reality from them. For instance, pages 19, and 20 portray human beings; however, the size of the Islanders had been distorted to be huge compared to the foreigner. Cartooning according to Horning (2010) involves exaggeration of images and use of fine line to reveal characteristics; the second and third pictures on page 15 and 16 represent the exaggerated images of the foreigner.The artistic tradition that Greder draws on is the art picture of David Munch, found in The Scream (Margaret Thomson, 2011). Greder employed an existing image to create a sense of fear the Islanders had developed when the intruder was around them (Curriculum Matters, 2008, p.8). The second image on page 15 was lifted from The Scream. The locals could not sleep since; the foreigner haunted them in their dreams.The line and color are some of the artistic devices used by Greder. According to Horning (2010), "there are only two types of lines in art and nature; straight and curved." The author used straight lines to represent the weapons the local people used to protect themselves against the intruder. Pages 5 and 6 show the tools held in horizontal position towards the intruder. The action demonstrates an orderly action that moves from left to right (Horn, 2010). Pages 11, and 12, however, show the same tools held vertically; this according to Horn shows static action; the Islanders are undecided on what to do with the intruder. Colors reveal emotions (Horn, 2010), the dark colors of black and red have been repeatedly used on the Islanders to show their emotions and actions towards the foreigner. The black color indicates weight, and unwelcoming atmosphere of the people of the Island while red indicate their anger on him (Margaret Thomson, 2011). The white color around the intruder shows the emptiness and weakness that surrounded him.4Greder has utilized a unique way of relating words and illustrations in The Island. Although the texts are supposed to explain the events in the picture below or above them, the author has deviated from this belief in engaging his audience. For instance, the title page reads "The Island," yet there is no land for the viewer to see. The pages 7 and 8 show three children that are pushing another c hild with sticks off page 8. There is no text that matches the event on the pages; however, a similar event is illustrated on pages 5, and 6, where the intruder is pushed of page 6. According to Salisbury and Styles (2012), the arrangement of words and pictures in a book can create a unique rhythm of the events.The pages 19 and 20 show the locals on page 19, and the intruder on page 20, being pushed off the page with rakes and other tools. The intruderà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬s hands have been tied, and his nude exposed. The locals have black clothes, red and yellow hats; they exist together and look the same. According to Horning (2010), when pieces of a picture fit together as a whole such that a smaller part look like the rest, it creates unity. The tools are drawn with horizontal lines to reinforce the aspect of unity on page 19. The dark black color indicates the rejection of the intruder on the Island; the red and yellow colors shows their anger and cruelty towards the foreigner (Curriculum Matters, 2008, p.7). The white color around the intruder and his nude demonstrated how desperate and weak he is; his smaller size compared to the locals, reinforce his weakness. The texts reinforce the illustrations on the two pages; it summarizes what happened to the intruder.Greder has demonstrated that the themes of The Island are controversial in nature. For instance, prejudice, racism and the plight of refugees are contemporary issues that have different insights to different stakeholders (Eccleshare, 2008). The author has illustrated that the themes are embedded in society; for instance, the discrimination illustrated on pages 5, and 6 is repeated on pages 7 and 8 by children.5The style employed by the author for illustrations and the themes addressed, have an impact on the popularity and the perception of the book. For instance, the authorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬s portrayal of the nude of the intruder limits the age of the audience to the youth and older people who can easily share in formation...

2017 Best Brightest Christine Cavallaro, University of Massachusetts-Amherst (Isenberg)

2017 Best Brightest: Christine Cavallaro, University of Massachusetts-Amherst (Isenberg) by: Jeff Schmitt on April 09, 2017 | 0 Comments Comments 651 Views April 9, 2017Christine Cavallaro University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Isenberg School of Managementâ€Å"Driven by a surplus of colored pens and an IV of coffee.†Fun fact about yourself: I could read music before I could read words.Hometown: Foxborough, MAHigh School: Foxboro High SchoolMajor: MarketingMinor: Studio ArtsFavorite Business Courses: Tools for Professional Success Honors Thesis: This was a favorite class because it involved working directly with a company as a marketing consultant intern to provide marketing research and solutions to a given problem.Consumer BehaviorAdvertising and Promotional StrategyExtracurricular Activities, Community Work and Leadership Roles During College: President of the Women of Isenberg ConferenceWomen in Business Executive Board MemberPresident of the Isenberg Honors CouncilTe aching Assistant for Intro to MarketingClass of 2017 Senior Gift CommitteeDean’s List all semestersPhi Kappa Phi Honors SocietyInternational Honor Society Beta Gamma SigmaWhere have you interned during your college career?NAIL Communications – Providence, RI – Account Management InternArnold Worldwide – Boston, MA – Project Management InternDescribe your dream Job: I would like to be a chief marketing officer of a consumer brand. Marketing is a perfect intersection of creative thinking and smart business thinking and I would love to lead a marketing department in developing creative solutions to grow a business.Who is your favorite professor? Professor Charles Schewe is my favorite professor because he fully invests in his students and guides them though a real marketing consulting project. Through teaching about managing client relations to understanding the consumer choice model, I learned more from Professor Schewe’s consulting and life e xperience in a semester than imaginable.Which executive or entrepreneur do you most admire? As clichà © as it may sound, I admire my father the most for keeping his small business running for 30 years through tough economic times. He is constantly innovating and altering his business model to fit that changing consumer needs and economy. His ability to adapt his business and make smart, timely decisions are admirable and make him a successful entrepreneur and role model.What did you enjoy most about majoring in a business-related field? I love marketing because it is a perfect intersection of creativity and smart business thinking. I love to paint, craft, draw, design. My artistic, creative thinking combines well with a more business, analytical sense to create unique marketing ideas to grow a business.What is the biggest lesson you gained from studying business? The importance of managing relationships and always having a strong team is necessary to any business endeavor. Success is rarely attributed to one person and the biggest lesson I learned from studying business is that that you can’t do it all alone. I have experienced the power of managing relations while planning the Women of Isenberg Conference and leading a team of varying ages and personality types.Where would you like to work after graduation?  Arnold Worldwide – Associate Marketing ManagerWhat are your long-term professional goals? I would like to start my career in advertising and later move into a marketing department of a consumer brand. The agency experience will provide me with the foundations needed to implement marketing concepts within a company.What advice would you give to a student looking to major in a business-related field?  I would strongly advise students to major in business because the career possibilities are truly endless. A business major sets you up professionally and allows for explorations and combinations with other fields of interest.â€Å"I knew I wanted to major in business when†¦I was constantly intrigued and thrown into the hustle of having a small family business.†Ã¢â‚¬Å"If I didn’t major in business, I would be†¦majoring in studio art – specifically graphic design with the intent of working in the creative department of an advertising agency.†Ã¢â‚¬Å"Before I entered business school, I wish I had known†¦that the most influential learning experiences wouldn’t come from the classroom or a textbook, but rather extracurricular involvement and leadership opportunities.†What was the happiest moment of your life? One of the happiest moments of my life was receiving a clarinet soloist award from Wynton Marsalis a few years back at Lincoln Center in NYC.Which academic, extracurricular or personal achievement are you most proud of?  I am most proud of leading the Women of Isenberg Conference. Since the inaugural conference 3 years ago, I have been a part of the planning of thi s conference. The conference has grown by 50% annually and I am so proud of where the conference has grown. I am leading the student conference team in conjunction with faculty advisors to plan the 2017 Women of Isenberg Conference and raise more than $30,000. It is estimated to have 400 attendees and speakers with a keynote speaker, 9 breakout panels, 3 workshops, a seated lunch, and networking session. Leading the conference planning over the years has been an incredible experience and I am so grateful for this opportunity Isenberg has given me.What animal would you choose to represent your professional brand? I would choose a flamingo because it is a bright, cheerful animal and professionally, it is important to stand out with a bright and positive personality.Who would you most want to thank for your success? I would like to thank my parents for always encouraging me and setting me up for success. They always said if I do my best, they would be happy. I never felt extreme pressu re from them and I am so blessed to always have them on my side.What would you like your business school peers to say about you after you graduate from this program? I would like my business school peers to say that I was a leader with energy and motivation. I want to be known as a reliable hard worker with a positive personality and smile.Favorite book: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn RandFavorite movie: Legally BlondeFavorite musical performer: Duke EllingtonFavorite vacation spot: Palm Beach, FloridaWhat are your hobbies? Running and paintingWhat made Christine such an invaluable addition to the Class of 2017?â€Å"I have known Christine Cavallaro since she was a freshman in my honor’s seminar. What she has done to raise the profile of the Women of Isenberg Conference is remarkable. She exemplifies the Isenberg student profile as a driven individual with the grit and determination to achieve her goals.   I admire her tenacious work ethic and willingness to roll up her sleeves and do what needs to be done along with her spirited personality and positive approach.†Linda Shea, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Professor University of Massachusetts-AmherstDONT MISS: THE FULL HONOR ROLL: THE BEST BRIGHTEST UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS MAJORS OF 2017 Page 1 of 11

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The Nature and Nurture debate, one of the oldest debates in the history of psychology, questions whether or not criminal behaviour is a result of the nature of a person, meaning something that lies in their genes causing a person to act in a certain way, or nurture, the environment, therefore criminal behaviour as a result of a person’s life experiences (Sincero, 2012). This essay shall look in depth and answer to how the four areas of criminal behaviour, which are biological, sociological, psychological and environmental, as part of the nature and nurture debate, can explain criminality and deviance. This will be done by discussing a number of theories and experiments that have come to the surface over time. 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Reading Summary of Eric Abrahamson and Gregory Fairchilds Management Fashion free essay sample

Thesis While most fads in management technique are short-lived some techniques become institutionalized and evolve and are reshaped to fits current fashions. Exogenous and endogenous forces shape the demand for management- knowledge entrepreneurs to constantly reshape and redefine rational management processes. Evidence Abrahamson and Fairchilds study yielded findings that help contextualize the concept of management fashion. Lifecycles of a management techniques typically follow a short-lived, bell-shaped, symmetric popularity curve. Positive feedback on management techniques increases the discourse promoting that technique, making it more diffuse across organizations. Exogenous forces facilitate or suppress fashion niches and endogenous maintain niches. Superstitious learning suggests that managers seek to find instant-results and cure-all solutions for their management approach, motivated by emotion rather than detailed studies. Whereas real-learning constitutes careful planning and evaluation of ideas to produce an effective management technique. Limitations Abrahamson and Fairchild articulate the negative aspects of constant transience -temporal instability and cross-sectional diversity- but fail to indicate the effects these management fashions have on the institutions in which they are implemented. We will write a custom essay sample on Reading Summary of Eric Abrahamson and Gregory Fairchilds Management Fashion or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page Do shifting management techniques stunt institution growth, do changing techniques disrupt the markets for the products of these institutions? Questions (1) What causes certain management practices to become institutionalized while others are only passing fads? (2) Are the results of superstitious-learning or real-learning more likely to be adopted? Which is more effective?