INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC VIDEOS

Description For this process essay, you will be watching and responding to a music video from EITHER the 1990s OR the 2010s ANALYSIS involves a close attention to details and a masterful understanding of what the work presents EXPLICITLY. Once you have observed these specifics, you should INTERPRET THEM and MAKE INFERENCES ABOUT WHY THEY ARE SIGNIFICANT. In this essay, you should consider ONE video and address the following questions: What is the concept of this video, and what does it imply about the artist? BE SPECIFIC What details contribute most to the overall mood/theme of the video? BE SPECIFIC What is this video’s imagery? What does the artist use to stand out visually? BE SPECIFIC Does this video feel like a commercial for the artist? Why or why not? (This would be a good conclusion topic) A good rule of thumb with this essay would be to use each question as a prompt for one to three body paragraphs. Your introduction should summarize the video in 3-5 sentences and then offer a thesis that answers some/all of the questions listed above. **As with your in-class essays, you should upload a Word/PDF document and/or screenshot of your brainstorming and planning to D2L. PICK ONE: “Ironic” by Alanis Morissette “Tonight, Tonight” by The Smashing Pumpkins “My Hero” by Foo Fighters “Every Day Is a Winding Road” by Sheryl Crow “You’re Makin’ Me High” by Toni Braxton “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” by Missy Elliot “Numb” by Meg Myers “King’s Dead” by Jay Rock ft. Kendrick Lamar, Future “Started from the Bottom” by Drake “Applause” by Lady Gaga “Love Me” by The 1975 “Lydia” by Highly Suspect