[Ruth Hickman]

I agree with you that our family dramas are unrealistic. Moreover, my television production background has exposed me to the truth about our reality shows which are outrageous and scripted. "Dramas in American cinema typically involve backstabbing, scandals, obsessions, and even murder." Right on Donna, by the way did you know that Ryan Seacrest is an Executive Producer of "Keeping Up With The Kardashian's"?! 

[Ruth Hickman]

What I took away from Professor Yasar's lecture today was Ozu's, signature camera position, 2 1/2 feet above the ground and how it serves a lot of purposes within Japanese culture. I can teach the importance of camera placement in film. Moreover, modern life and movement from one place to another and the break down of the family in his filmmaking as well as the "Pillow shot", which evokes a certain place. 

I want to also incorporate the Common Japanese Themes in class discussions:

The Four Seasons

The tensions between duty/obligation (giro) and human emotion (ninjo)

Impermanence and decay

Loneliness

The dialectic of stillness and sudden violence

Ero-guro-nonsense

[Ruth Hickman]

Professor Berry's lecture opened up for me the need to educate my students on the emergence of indigenous film industries across the world which have been seen by many as a threat to the influence of Hollywood on the movie scene. Students will look at the ideological influence of Hollywood on movies throughout the world. Furthermore, students will consider the Chinese, Indian and the Nigerian film industries. The three industries were chosen because of their popularity in their continents and some parts of the world, as well as their comparisons to Hollywood, for example, Bollywood, Nollywood.

 

I will focus on the theory of Cultural Imperialism and create assignments where students have to watch film clips, use analysis and critical thinking skills. I also want to teach students that China is different. "We have both big pockets and a big stomach," says Li Ruigang, head of China Media Capital (CMC), a private-equity firm that has partnered with Warner Bros., DreamWorks and Imax, among others. "China has money to spend on Hollywood and this incredible market at home.” My takeaway from Professor Berry, that the China-Hollywood connection will sustain itself for a very long time.

 

[Ruth Hickman]

I am really enjoying Professor Kim's energy and her passionate lecture and film discussion. I want to incorporate the use of short clips of Korean Films in my classes to expose students to a different culture and approach to filmmaking themes and ideas. I also would like to incorporate K POP videos as a project that students have to design and create for both my TV/Video Production and Digital Photography courses. For example, students would have to write a treatment, storyboard, shot list, for a K POP video and have to shoot and edit the content.

[Ruth Hickman]

Hello! Hola! My name is Ruth Hickman.

 

I’m a world-renowned bilingual English/Spanish Lifestyle Portrait/Travel Photographer/Videographer who resides in San Diego, California. I enjoy curating my clients' shoots by selecting locations that allow me to capture true human emotion and expression in natural light.

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I’ve traveled to many international destinations such as South America, Africa, and Asia! I love experiencing new cultures, landscapes, and meeting new people! I currently teach Career Technical Education TV/Video Production, Digital Photography at Patriot High School in Jurupa Valley, Califonia. I can't wait to meet each one of you and learn Asian filmmaking together! If you want to learn more about me check out my website: http://www.RuthHickman.com  

 

Cheers,

Ruth xo

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