Skeleton of Final Paper

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I. Introduction

a. brief overview of Baudrillard's theory
b. transition to discussion of Second Life

II. Evaluation of Second Light with Reference to Baudrillard

a. how S.L. fits with B.'s terms and causes us to rethink the Real
b. argument for a material system of labeling

1. shapes of our perceptions/interactions
2. time spent not participating in other activities
3. money invested in S.L.
4. physical/bodily effects of participation

III. Process of Making the Film

a. why film?

1. a visual/graphic intense medium similar to S.L.
2. orality
3. new technology- learning this tech. is similar in some ways to first entering S.L.

b. why certain graphics?

1. intro "Star Wars" screen
2. photo negatives of Mymeesis
3. screen shots of familiar social networking mediums
4. real-time video from S.L.

c. why certain songs?

1. Aqua's "Barbie Girl"
2. Kings of Leon's "Milk"
3. Flaming Lips' "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots"

d. why narration?

1. reverb effects
2. word choices

IV. Conclusion

a. what would a material system of labeling look like?
b. how this system fits with S.L. and film as mediums
c. hypothesis of S.L.'s future