Final+Proposal

When beginning this project, one of the most important aspects of initial research is forming a driving question. Personally, my driving question was constantly changing. After finally getting set on a main idea, I decided that the best direction to take my project was to ask whether or not children are affected by the growing amount of TV violence as well as to look as the debate over the censorship of TV and film. The reason why I want to research this topic is because of my interest in the effects on media on our everyday lives. Recently there have been so many films released into theaters containing large amount of violence, nudity, or profanity that it caused me to question the effects of such movies on children. As younger kids are exposed to increasingly more and more obscene films, the question arises as to whether or not this type of film is becoming socially acceptable.
 * Formal Proposal**
 * Background**

My vision for the project is to understand the effects of violence on children and to gain an understand of media's potential to be a major influence on its viewers through content. The purpose of this paper is to gain a better outlook on the power of film and TV. I am hoping that through this, I will be able to not only know more about this topic, but also be able to create a better alternative through the making of my own works.
 * Vision**


 * Goals**
 * To understand the nature of modern film and to address the issue of censorship
 * To make a short film that would act as an example of positive influence on children
 * Research and inform readers of the effects of violence on children
 * Learn about the process of making and editing movies
 * Use the information I gather through this project even after my presentation (i.e: continue making short films)

The products of this project will be a completed short film as well as the final presentation of my research and findings.
 * Products**

Since I will be making a documentary with positive morals and a good influence on children as opposed to the modern film with a common theme of violence and obscenity. I would recruit the help from friends and family to aide in the making of the picture and would operate the camera and edit the movie myself. I would like to start filming my video on November 3. I am planning on getting all of my filming done by the 17th. From that point forward I will use the remaining time (through December) to edit and revise all scenes and to gather any additional footage I may need after editing. During this time I will be using the help of my topic expert as well as additional help from digital video students to work on making the best video possible. Areas of research needed to complete the project would be the evolution of modern film, the beginnings of acts such as the Production Code as well as any censorship laws that have been generated are also possible options for research, and the effects on children. The open debate over whether or not film should be censored is open for analysis. __Censorship: Opposing Viewpoints__ as well as articles such as "Film Violence and Subsequent Aggressive Tenancies" will both serve as research keystone sources. Novels such as "TV Films and Censorship" and __New Hollywood Cinema__ will all be topic overview books that would help me with the execution of my hands on project. I feel that this project will require a lot of time and effort from not only from me, but from my friends who graciously volunteer to be in the film. The paper and research required will also be a lot of work, though manageable through deadlines and due dates.
 * Task Analysis**

My mentor and topic expert have/will be able to provide me with information and inspiration for most aspects of my project. They serve as a helpful hand throughout this project and will oversee my work to ensure that I am not only on task, but am also maintaining a good direction. I have been speaking with my mentor over the phone and occasionally in person during which time we discuss my project. She has offered great insight and has helped to turn me towards a good path. My topic expert, Mr. Meder, and will continue to speak in person. Mr. Meder will be a great person to speak to about editing and filming.
 * Mentor and Topic Expert Analysis**

Through this project, I hope to gain an understanding of the media as well as to begin a hobby in film making. While there is plenty to learn about making a movie, there are also many skills required for the paper writing portion of my project. I predict that the majority of my troubles will be the paper. The paper is the hardest part because it is communicate information. I feel one of my biggest weaknesses will be motivation. I feel as though it will be difficult to maintain interest in a topic for an entire semester though with the many aspects of examination for my paper it will be a little bit easier.
 * Conclusion**