Week 4 EOC: Stallions Not Unicorns

      After I get my degree in Marketing and Entertainment Management, I would like to start off at something like the Smith's Center in the box office. After a good time of experience I would like to work up to being a supervisor and deciding showtimes for the customers, along with other responsibilities.According to the textbook "When a crowd of enthusiastic fans gathers for an event, anything can happen." So I need to be prepared.That way I can not only sell tickets but also get some experience in the theatre department. I also would like to take pictures for people on the side of nature, families, pets, and babies. Then hopefully, I would like to get in to tv commercials like QVC and sell merchandise on public television and be in commercials.  I feel as though I do have a tv personality for all different experiences. I would then like to move to the film area of entertainment. I would like to be an actor in all kinds of movies. I would love to be in action films, comedy films, drama films, and horror films. Then I would like to start to film and direct my own movies, such as comedies, horrors, and action films. So after earning my degree I feel as though I would go pretty far. I may even try to get some experience in Human Resources because I enjoy talking and listening to people. I also enjoy helping others as well. Even if I do't follow my dream into becoming a film director and actor, I could always get experience in Human Resources. It may not be in front of a camera or behind one. It also may not have a stage but it is ok because I will still be able to put on a show and act with different people. The people would be my audience and my life and how I act will be the performance. People pleasing would also defiantly put on a great show, which does involve taking risks, but like what the textbook says "Human risk in business can result from customer dishonesty, employee theft, and employee incompetence."It also says "Some risks are avoidable through careful planning, attention to details, and adherence to legal safety standards."  So I will not be dealing with every risk, I just have to stay focused.

Week 1 EOC: My Voice

I chose Marketing and Entertainment Management because most of my interests are all in the entertainment industry.  I have a passion for photography, film and broadcast.  My main dreams in film are to become a very successful actor or director. I prefer directing Horror, comedy, and action films.  As for photography, I fell in love with it when I was younger when I first captured a memory.  I like to capture nature/ animal life, Prom photos, Maternity, and Landscape. I also love color photography and black and white.  I mainly shoot with natural lighting. Sales are something that is big in my family.  My uncle got second in sales in the country. I have family members that had their own business and my aunt is Vice President in Human Resources at Wyndham Resort.  I also chose this major because of my communication skills.  I enjoy communicating with others and I do pretty well at it as well. Another interest I have is in Broadway shows and theatre in general.  I love to act in tv shows, films, and on stage.  One of my favorites is improvisation.  The main reason for choosing this major is to have a larger selection of doors rather than to just one area of the entertainment industry.     

Week 3 EOC: Sport Event Safety

     "The NFL always addresses security prior to the start of each season." Sports Entertainments are not as safe anymore to attend. Stadiums should have a better cover over the players and fans incase something falls from the sky and in case it rains. If it rains then there will not be an issue of the fans or players slipping and getting hurt. Stadiums could also be indoors or if outdoors and its hot have some misters. As far as trash, they should have trash cans that suck up the trash out of your hand like in the other countries. Floors should be made slip resistant. More security should be around. As far as safe transportation for workers, there should be like a shuttle or underground subway for just simply the workers. For players, there should be better helmets and neck stabilizers. They also need better mouth guards and training without the helmets. Checking bags should be more strict. "The strict bag policy allows only small purses and handbags, clear plastic or vinyl bags, and one-gallon plastic freezer bags." There should be more Event Organizers. " Event organizers want to prevent dangerous incidents from happening." Maybe if there are more there will be less problems and will make it more safe.  Having organizers will also help with cleaning up and getting people out faster. Having more will help everyone find their way back to the front or where they are parked. Valet Parking could also be provided so there are less people in the parking lots and crowds will slow down faster. Organizers can also be used for other things as well. If there are any extra ones or no longer have people to help exit the stadium fast and efficiently. Cleaning will be done sooner as well. Also have more people for if someone gets hurt.

Week 3 EOC: Academy Awards

The Academy Awards have more diversities this year. Previously, in the last two years it was mainly white nominees rather than black and hispanics. This year in the Oscar Nominations it has become a major topic of the races. Like the textbook states, "Formula One races are held all over the world." People are getting heartbroken and frustrated over the matter of their steps to improvement. They have been having calls to boycott the academy awards for this very reason. Individuals are saying that they did choose colored people for nominees but not many were not nominated for the Oscars. Many of the actors and directors that are colored are worthy of nominations but also did not receive them as well. The Oscar Academy Awards is important to bear motivational significance. They are both symbolic and have done three different functions. They must know a lot . They must be known to every artist, have a high degree of prestige, and be within reach of potential candidates. The importance of the Oscars are now embraced universally as symbols of achievement in history in entertainment. The Oscars is also a lot more competitive and harder to achieve. They are used to bring out the most popular and critical. Seven actors of color were nominated this year for the Oscars. They were Denzel Washington and Viola Davis for the movie Fences. Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris for the film Moonlight. Ruth Negga was for the movie Loving and Dev Patel was for the movie Lion. Octavia Spencer was for the film Hidden Figures. America is a country with all different races. The Oscars is an annual American awards ceremony, therefor the Oscars should have all different races, just like America. The Oscar statue is a 24- karat gold plate that is worth nine hundred dollars.

Week 2 EOC: Deeper Meaning of Swingers

The film Swingers is about people and their careers, while dealing with their love life on the side. One of the main characters is trying to help his friend move on from his ex by helping him put himself out there. He also tries partying to try and get his mind off of her. As they are meeting new people, hey are making connections and doing what they can to follow their dream. The main character doesn't make any connections because he is not able to get over his ex girlfriend. Whereas the other characters are having a great time partying and making great connections for their dreams.     

Week 1 EOC: My 5 Key Strengths

1. I have a great personality.
2. I have good communication skills.
3. I like to meet new people.
4. I am a social butterfly.
5. I am open minded and like to learn new things.