AHMED NABI MEMON

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Class Activities#1

Group Discussion on Alike Video:

Q1. Reflection (“Why” question related to causal relations)
1. This is shown via the connection between a father and his son. the father who
has already been stricken by the system, seems to use his son to hold his colour.
I feel the colour in their skin symbolizes how they may be nevertheless innovative
and happy. despite the fact that his father ,doesn’t appear as enthusiastic as his
son.

Q2. Introspection (“What” question related to Mood and Feeling)

2. I really like the fact that this animation does not feature any spoken words. I
agree with you that this choice of no spoken narrative really makes the focus of
the short film geared towards visuals that were complimented by a great sound
track. The facial expressions are conveyed beautifully by the large eyed
characters. There weren't any exaggerations, other than the change of color in
the environment. De-saturated colors are used to portray the changes in the
characters, as well as the alienation of the city, which contrasts with the saturated
colors used for the green, small park where the violin player is located and the
kid’s drawings, which symbolize creativity.

Q3. Creative Imagination (“What If” question leading to

innovation/improvisation/problem Solving)
3. I love the symbolism used throughout the animation; the color to represent
happiness and self-worth and the lack of color to show normality is something
that I think we can all see happening around us.And a great example, the film
reflects on our tendencies to sometimes forget about the main things in life, we
sometimes need to break the routine and not be afraid to get out of our routines
and our premises.