Research Papers/Topics in Dramatic/Performing/Theatre Arts

Audience Perception of Some Movies o Multi- Choice

ABSTRACT The thrust of this research work is to assess audience perception of some movies on MultiChoice - a Direct-To-Home satellite pay-television platform in Nigeria • To critically study the perception, eight movies on MultiChoice were selected for analysis, during the month of August 2005, using nine perception ratings. The findings indicate that Direct-To-Home satellite pay-television has a nagative corrupting influence on individuals and society. Parents are, therefore, to ensure th...

An Investigation into the deregulation of Zimbabwe’s media laws and its impact to the development of the film industry

ABSTRACT The study is an investigation into the deregulation of Zimbabwe‘s media laws and its impact to the development of the film industry. Investigating on a deregulated media industry allows the study to reveal how the current media laws are suppressive and restrictive to film making activities in the country. Thus, the study critically explains how laws like the Censorship and Entertainments Act, Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Broadcasting and Service Act and Publ...

An investigation into the growth and use of computer graphics and animation in Zimbabwe: Present and Future Prospects

ABSTRACT Computer graphics and animation has emerged as a strong competitor in the film making arena with the advent technical world Zimbabwe has also had a taste of the fast digitalised satellite television that is DSTV. Film making and television programming in Zimbabwe has also experienced an evolution with the introduction of satellite television in that most people are now accustomed to trendy genres to view. This study is mainly focusing on finding out whether or not computer graphics a...

The Portrayal Of Black Women By Zimbabwean Female Playwrights: The Case Of In The Continuum, Who Said I Don’t Want To Dance And She No Longer Weeps

Abstract This research investigates the portrayal of women by female Zimbabwean playwrights from different socio-historical backgrounds. The works that are analysed are Who said I don‟t Want to Dance, by Thembelihle Moyo, Tsitsi Dangarembga‟s She No Longer Weeps and Danai Gurira‟s collaboration with Nikkole Salter in In the Continuum. Analysis of Salter‟s female characters are presented in order to emphasise the universality of Black women‟s experiences; and to highlight the distin...

An Investigation Into The Origins And Manifestation Of Piracy In The Zimbabwean Film Industry

ABSTRACT The Zimbabwean film industry is a troubled industry and one of the factors hindering its growth and development is piracy. The proliferation of this practice has resulted in the underdevelopment of the industry to the extent that some critics now believe that there is no film industry. This study critically investigates the origins and manifestation of piracy in the Zimbabwean film industry. Most people have a shallow understanding of the term piracy and they have little knowledge o...

An assessment of the impact of make up in film productions. My experiences during work related learning from february 2016 to november 2016.

ABSTRACT The study exposes the challenges which are being faced after the implementation of debt cancellation in Mutare. The research was conducted in Mutare urban with the aim of assessing how debt cancellation has contributed in the fall of service delivery. The objective of this study is to examine the effects of debt cancellation on service delivery in Mutare and coming up with strategies in order to cope up against the effects of debt cancellation. As a way of fulfilling this, questionn...

An Investigating The Violation Of Human Rights In Zimbabwe And Palestine: The Case Of The Plays ‘There Is A Field’ And ‘Super Patriots And Morons’

TABLE OF CONTENTS I.DECLARATION II.DEDICATION III.ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IV.SUMMARY CHAPTER 1 1. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………… 1 1.2 Background of the study…………………………………………………………………….. 2 1.3 Statement of the problem……………………………………………………………………...4 1.4 Objective of the study…………………………………………�...

Interrogation Of Gender Dynamics In Pornoraphic Films: A Case Study Of Tarzan X Shame Of Jane, Kelly’s Public Disgrace And 50 Shades Of Grey Xxx Adaption

ABSTRACT The Research Thesis has the aim of interrogating gender dynamics in pornographic films. The research focuses on masculine characteristics, feminine characteristics, masculine and feminine relationships and film techniques used and their effect. The study will interrogate these gender dynamics in three films which are Kelly’s Public Disgrace by kink, Tarzan X Shame of Jane and Fifty Shades of Grey XXX Adaption. Qualitative research methodology was used to carry out the research. Lib...

Regional Perspectives Of Resistance And Freedom In Selected Films: A Case Study Of 12 Years A Slave (2013), Sarafina (1992) And Three Idiots (2009)

ABSTRACT This study sought to establish and interrogate the perspectives of resistance and freedom in films using 12 Years a Slave (2013), a film directed by Steven McQueen, Sarafina (1992), a film directed by Roodt and Three Idiots (2009) directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The research reveals that films serve not only to entertain but to expose hegemonic powers in different societies and ideologies to fight against cruel domination. The films not only depicted freedom from slavery and colonialism...

The Role Of Political And Social Satire In South Africa Through Stand Up Comedy Case Study Of Trevor Noah‟S Comedies,That‟S Racist (2012),Crazy Normal (2011) And Day Walker(2009).

ABSTRACT This thesis seeks to address the role of satire in stand-up comedy in exposing socio-political issues and injustices. The study used the semiotics theory which primarily studies on the significance of signs and symbols in conveying meaning, the semiotic theory worked hand in hand in complementing one another with the audience receptive theory which explores how individuals interpret the same text conveyed within a performance. Through humour comedians can say anything political sarca...

Rethinking Film And Race: The Representation Of Black Woman In Two Western Films ‘Django Unchained’ (2012) And ‘The Help’ (2011)

Abstract The aim of the study was to explore the frames used in the representation of black women in two western films namely ‘The Help’ (2011) and ‘Django Unchained’ (2012). A qualitative research approach was used and data was collected through Questionnaires, Archival research and personal Observations methods. The study was also informed by Framing and Audience Reception theories. The study found out that black women are depicted as slaves and domestic workers working under white ...

Social Darwinist Ideology, Racism And Confict In Selected Hollywood Films About Africa

ABSTRACT The study focused on the Social Darwinist ideology, racism and conflict in selected Hollywood films about Africa looking at the case study of Tears of the Sun, Hotel Rwanda and Blood Diamond. The aim of the study was to interrogate the interaction of Social Darwinist ideology, race and conflict in selected Hollywood films about Africa with sub-objectives of establishing perceptions, determining conflict interpretations, assessing racial perspectives, identifying filmic techniques use...

Professionalism And Acting In Zimbabwe: Case Study Of Fair Take Media

ABSTRACT This research is an investigation on the professionalism and acting levels in Zimbabwe, a case study of Fair Take Media. The research looks at the acting approaches that are used in Zimbabwe and as well in developed countries, their similarities and how they have been implemented in the Zimbabwean film industry as compared to the other competitive film industries around the globe. Most importantly, this study also exhausts the ways of improving these methods in the Zimbabwean film in...

An Analysis Of Policies, Practices And Trends In Namibian Theatre In The Late 20th Century, With Specific Emphasis On The Work Of Bricks, Frederick Philander And Aldo Behrens

ABSTRACT CANDIDATE’S DISSERTATION AN ANALYSIS OF POLICIES, PRACTICES AND TRENDS IN NAMIBIAN THEATRE IN THE LATE 20TH CENTURY, WITH SPECIFIC EMPHASIS ON THE WORK OF BRICKS, FREDERICK PHILANDER AND ALDO BEHRENS The study was carried out under the supervision of Prof. Christo Botha (Main Supervisor, UNAM) and Dr. Meredith Palumbo (Co-Supervisor, UNAM). The study aimed to demonstrate the ways that theatre in Namibia was conceptualized, managed and performed from the mid-1980s to the turn of the...

Patronage Of Graphic Showbiz: A Comparative Study Of Students And Workers At Osu

ABSTRACT This study sought to find out the profile of readers of Graphic Showbiz, an arts and entertainment newspaper, especially as it relates to students and workers. Mass media audiences comprise individuals who select the media among other available sources to satisfy specific needs. For this reason one area of media studies, which has had a great deal of attention, is newspaper readership. Owing to the large number of subject areas that newspapers cover, it can be understood that readers...


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