Critique #4: Video Games or Music

 Please complete this blog before class on Friday Oct. 12th

Choose two quotes from the quote sheet along with your own opinion to discuss ONE of the following:  (You have a choice about which media to discuss in this blog)

Quote Sheet

Choice 1:  View and respond to Anita Sarkeesian's video critique:  Tropes Vs. Women

 Sarkeesian is famous (notorious, depending on your point of view) for her criticism of video game and video game culture. A quick google search of Sarkeesian will undoubtedly reap hundreds of supporters and critics of her cause. If you're interested in video games or video game culture, you may be interested in Sarkeesian's point of view here.  If you choose this option, watch the video, then select a video game of your own to critique, drawing from at least TWO of the quotes on the quote sheet.  What are your thoughts on Sarkeesian's critique?  What examples (positive or negative) do you see in the game industry today?  How are you connecting the quotes (quote sheet) to your own criticism of this media?

Choice 2:  Music

I don't have a video in mind for this one, though I'm sure there are many.  If you make this selection, choose a specific artist and/or song to critique as a cultural critic.  Link or add your song as a video within your blog.  Use TWO quotes from the quote sheet to help support or explain your critique.  What are your thoughts on this artist and his/her messages?  What do you see/hear in his/her music?  Why should we think critically about these representations and messages? 

Post this blog prior to our class on Friday and be prepared to discuss your example.