Student Research Symposium, Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit
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Item Women to Watch Movies?(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Buddhika, S.All people can look at a picture, but not all of them can read the picture. Photography is a type of language. It can tell many things. In every artwork, there is a hidden purpose, but not everyone can read it because we need literacy to read a language. Without it we can’t get the full taste of that. If we have the literacy to read images in photography then we can look at the picture in different ways, and when we look at the picture,we engage in a series of complex readings. In such a reading, a series of problematic, ambiguous, and often contradictory meanings and relationships between the reader and the photograph will emerge. According to Bruno Barbey “Photography is the only language that can be understood anywhere in the world. “ Ansell Adams said that “you don’t make a photograph just with the camera, you bring to the act of photograph all the pictures you have seen the books you have read, the music you have heard the people you have loved”. According to Adams, the cameraman takes the best picture not just using his camera, so we want literacy to understand what the artist says. Without that artistic reading, it will be just a beautiful snapshot. Therefore, viewers of photography need to be literate in the language of photography to read it and get the best taste and feeling about it.Item What Are the Reasons Which Tempt Contemporary Sinhalese(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Samarathunga, E.The aim of this research is to discover which tempt the women, whose first language is Sinhala, to which movies . The question is what would be the causes for the contemporary Sinhalese women to watch movies. Social media stands as one of the most influential factors out of them (Dissanayaka Wimal, 2009). Through this research, a certain idea can be gained whether these reasons differentiate according to the level, social strata, and age group of the females or whether causes remain unchanged despite all these factors. The aim is to discover if there are more driving forces behind this in order to conduct this research, twenty females age of 18- 25, 25-35, 35-55 are taken. In addition, “PATHTINI” film and “MAYA” film are utilized for this. Even though several surveys have been conducted regarding movie watching, the reasons and causes behind this action ware not focused. This research is to explore them. The method applied for this research quantitative data collection and analysis. The main aim is to discover the reasons, which tempt the contemporary Sinhalese women to watch movies.Item The Sex Appeal by Current Music Videos in Sri Lanka(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Herath, H.M.S.N.The music is an art of receding the mantel of audience. The ability of the music use popular culture therefore music videos are very popular among Sri Lankans. Some music videos, songs are produced without good meaning and without good visuals. Some artist use some sexual attractions for popular these videos. Therefore people are unable to get a good appreciation of music culture is some songs are very popular a short period and consume a short period. These music videos always present sex attraction in to the social problem. Because this thing is love problems, divorcee ceases, sexual intolerance, young mantel intolerance, family problems, subsided like this things and any other social problems. Because this olio and video media problem is communication problem and the Pearson who dictated to lessening songs and he is unable lensing classical music. When we confided bout that issues and I do an experiment to invasive the songs playing in buses. There some people who are in bus, cheek this song and they can understand other minds and they investigate it .to success this experiment first I conceded about primary souses use books. Secondly, use dialogs, dictation photographs and new music videos. This experiment uses to make accretive a creative video production and using large amount of money, making a creative and nice production. That experiment is the sex attraction by current hit Sinhala song music videos and social problem.Item Resolving the Problems of Performing Art Photography That Rises Up in The Theatre(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Liyanage, I.The purpose of this paper to discusses the photography in performing arts industry as a connoisseur. Experience of the art media and ability to handle the technology are the most important qualities that the photographer should have when they take photos of those performing arts. The montage knowledge of using camera technology, features of existing lighting corollary techniques, acting or body movements camera angle, limit of the frame, edition and the inherited characteristics of each art must be owned by the photographers by owning that knowledge the photographer is able to give a fair and ejective photographer for the performing art director / creator and for the photography connoisseur. When we look at the current performing art photography, some times the true feeling, abstract technical feasibilities of the grate directors are not clearly conspicuous. Inutility of understanding the performing art, problems of handling technology, weakness in time management. These are the problem that the photographer faces. When the photographers can maintain a proper connection between Theaters an camera, there can distribute a huge contribution to the performing art. When photographing theater, drama, dancing concerts, musical concert, photographer has to manage physical attires, facial expressions corollary techniques and has to gather necessary knowledge about it. By doing so reducing the practical conflicts that can appear in performing art, photography and creating more effective and creative photos were main purpose of here.Item A Study of the Possibilities and Limits(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Suraweera, A.In this paper, I will discuss the ethical problems related to employing photo manipulation in photojournalism Using data from news media. Like all professional fields, photojournalism has its own standard of ethics. Every publication has to follow a set of rules (Bersak, 2006). Photojournalism is different from any other area of photography. Photojournalists contribute photos to the news media so the photos should be impartial and honest. Otherwise, photographs may lead to massive problems. The digital composite of a British soldier in Basra photographed by Brian Walski is a very clear example of how the manipulation of photographs and footage in documentries can lead to problems (Flybring, 2009). In this paper, I argue that photographs and footage in documentaries should never be manipulated. Photojournalists are reporting what they can see. The use of modification tools like cropping, scar reduction and color reversal can change the abate and follow of an article or graphic design. Over-manipulation or distortions have to be legally prohibited in photojournalism because; viewers have a right to know the truth. In the early stage of photography, the photograph meant being able to capture the world as we see it through speed In 1860, president Abraham Lincoln’s Head was grafted onto John Calhoun’s portrait This was the first example of photo Manipulation. In the digital era, photo manipulation is treated as creative art. However, in photojournalism it can have a negative impact on society.Item Is it Fair to Cut-off 18+ Scenes Telecasted Through Sri Lankan Television Channels?(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Hettiarachchi, B.Television is a public media. The structure of the television has been made with the ability to watch television without any differences of age. That means from a child to grown ups. Therefore, implementing rules and regulations for watching television is much harder and also an unfair thing. Somehow, I would like to submit a major problem as an observation when paying attention to Sri Lankan television channels. Sri Lankan channels cut off the relevant scenes of the programs including 18+ scenes. Actually, is this fair? I emphasis again the Television is a public media and It can be watched by any person from any age group. Concerning that, cutting off 18+ scenes seems to be fair. On the other side, it will be an obstacle for the taste of a person who passed the particular age. According to this, it is not necessary to come up with a fair solution with fair result for all the parties. Many television channels of countries all over the world had found various solutions for this matter, but Sri Lanka stays on the same primary stage, still cutting off the scenes. Each program, which telecasted through every channel of the country should be categorized into different age groups and identified by a particular sign, to which age group that particular program is suitable for. After that, that particular sign should be telecasted before that particular program and let the viewers know to which age group that program is suitable for. Through these observations, I am hoping to introduce a formal method of telecasting and to put an end to these primary methods of cutting off the scenes that are still in progress in the television industry of Sri Lanka.Item Is Creating “Vidu” after “Aksharaya” an Ideological Displacement of Asoka Handagama?(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Kumara, M.U.Asoka Handagama is a leading figure of the third generation of Sri Lankan cinema. He made the film "Aksharaya" in 2005, but, unfortunately, was banned. After that, he made "Vidu" in 2010. These two films are very important in Asoka Handagama’s cinematic oeuvre. This research places special emphasis on the political perspective in examining whether creating "Vidu" after "Aksharaya" an ideological displacement of Asoka Handagama. It is important to review the ideological base for the work and the ideology put forward by a work when discussing the relationship between literature, arts, and ideology. In the final analysis, the research is identifies how the prevailing contemporary ideology accords with them. Arts and the history of the literature is depicts the social thought of a certain period. Reviewing the complex situation of how the ideological displacement of an artist impact society is the focus of this research. The study explains the contemporary capitalistic system along this theme. This study uses the text of the, "Aksharaya" and "Vidu" films, an interview with the director, a book on the artistic usage of Asoka Handagama with a set of an article and some books on Marxists theories as sources for the research.Item The Social impact of the ‘Selfie-Photography’ Trend Among the University Undergraduates(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Lal, T.I.S.S.“Selfie-photography” has become a popular trend in the current field of photography. “Selfie” is defined as a photograph that one takes of oneself, typically taken with a smartphone or webcam and shares via social media. The purpose of this study was to examine, whether the undergraduates of the University of Kelaniya display a preference toward the “selfie-photography” mode and whether the present social situation provides any contribution to it. This study involved randomly selected 20 undergraduates in the Faculty of Humanities. The data was collected through a questioner which covered basic information about how and why the undergraduates use “selfi-photography”. The results of the study demonstrate that there is a remarkable increase in the use of “selfie photography” mode among the university undergraduates. Also the results depict that, the art of selfi-photography is rapidly spreading among youth, with the effect of the development of modern technology. There is an overwhelming pressure in modern society which persuades every person to be a part of the technological world. The “selfie-photography” is an indicator of showing oneself as belonging to that particular technological world. Therefore, it can be concluded that, the university undergraduate’s ‘choice of “selfie-photography” as a modern way of taking photographs, is influenced by the current social trends.Item A Study of Whether Extension Tubes Can Substitute for Macro Photography(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Wimalarathne, A.A.P.M.In macro-photography, some object or being is captured with life size (1:1) magnification. By using a macro lens and full frame camera, an accurate and perfect macro photograph can be captured. However, photographers find macro lenses to be expensive and difficult to afford. This has led to amateur and professional photographers to move away from macro photography. Hence, this study was carried out to find whether the extension tube is a better alternative for taking macro photographs. To examine this, several macro photographs were captured using both the macro lens and an extension tube in under similar conditions. Then the quality of the captured photographs was compared and it was revealed that the photographs that were captured by using an extension tube has produced results that are identical to the photographs, which were captured using a macro, lens. However, there were some differences such as lesser light, lack of sharpness and color reproducing. When zoom lenses were with an extension tube to take macro photographs, such effects were visible more. There are a lot of advantages of using an extension tube for macro photography: saving money, ease of use, not requiring much training from a teacher, and the ability to be used with any kind of lens the photographer already has etc. This study suggests that photographers who are unable to afford the expensive price of macro lenses can substitute them with extension tubes. Amateurs can also use extension tubes to gain experience before using macro lenses.Item Use of Sexuality and Barbarity in Contemporary Television Series with Special Reference to ‘Game of Thrones’ & ‘Dexter’(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Fernando, D.C.V.In the contemporary world, the genre of the Television Series has become one of the most popular forms of art. Scenes with sexuality and the barbarity are frequently used in TV series. Sexuality is a cultural response to biological needs. Different types of sexual activities can be found in TV shows like sadism, machoism, voyeurism etc. Extreme cruelty and uncivilized behavior are called as barbarity, which is used by western world to make a distinction between them and primitive cultures. Barbarity and violence go hand in hand, which is very common in TV shows. Sexuality and barbarity seem to have a cross-cultural appeal, a fact crucially exploited by the capitalist entertainment industry. This research explores the use of sexuality and barbarity in the popular TV series from a psychological and postmodern perspective. In this study my main focus is with HBO’s “Game of Thrones” & Showtime’s “Dexter” as these two are based on two different societies and meanwhile they have reached top ratings as well. The study is based on postmodern theory on art, psychological references and television statistics. The visuals of sexuality and barbarity have enough force to satisfy and fulfill the hidden uncivilized desires and sexual dreams of civilized men through awaking them. Thus, main objective of my study is to discover the way sex and barbarity are portrayed in contemporary TV series and to examine whether they are used as a tool to hold the popularity of the show.
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