Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Chicago, Violence and The Burbs

"Chicago, Violence and the Burbs" by Tyler Leninger

My video has to do with how violence from Chicago in the form of gangs, homicides, etc, finds their way into the near west suburbs. The film especially focuses on violence and the suburb of Forest Park.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Public Schools

"Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Public Schools" by Lauren Green

This is a video compairing University of Illinois at Chicago and US Cellular Field. I want people to see the differences between these two buildings and their surroundings and how much money goes into one and not the other. I'm proving the point that people's priorities of social class are out of order.


Violence on Hermitage Street

"Violence on Hermitage Street" by Kevin Berk

Violence occurs every day in Chicago, particularly in Bucktown. Three friends move to the city unaware of the violence in their new town. They have to adjust fast or something fatal could happen.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Chicago and its Social Class

"Chicago and its Social Class" by Molly Pennino

This video portrays two different neighborhoods in Chicago. The areas contrast each other based on how much income the residents have to give back to their neighborhoods to improve the way they look. The video will show many differences between the two neighborhoods.

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Thursday, October 14, 2010

Chicago and Architecture

"Chicago and Architecture" by Jessie Ebert

This video is showing how architecture as art is overlooked by our fast-paced society. When people think of architecture of Chicago, they think of the Sears Tower and Millenium Park, but that is not the heart of Chicago architecture. It is the older lesser-known architecture that is the base and inspiration for the new, and this needs to be recognized.


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Chicago and Diversity

"Chicago and Diversity" by Devin Jastrowski

A short video showing how immigrants of all types have made the city of Chicago what it is today. The video displays the culture that immigrants have brought with them to make this city culturally diverse.


Chicago and Education

"Chicago and Education" by Samara Toney

This is the video showing the corruptness of the Chicago Public Schools. It also asks and possibly answers who is to blame for it.


Chicago's Public Art

"Chicago's Public Art" by Jacob Waas

This video is about Chicago's public art. It focuses on three public art works and how they are viewed by the public. Furthermore, the video argues how and why the public art is being taken for granted.


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Gentrification: Humboldt Park

"Gentrification: Humboldt Park" by Julissa A. Santos

A neighborhood known for its Hispanic background. Culture that streams from California Avenue to Kedzie, displayed by its puertorriquen attributes. Gentrification has struck, Humboldt is changing in a fast pace. The projects down condominiums up.


Wednesday, October 13, 2010

The Graffiti Art of Chicago

"The Graffiti Art of Chicago" by Devin Laschinski

This video shows that graffiti is one of Chicago arts. It is not any different than painting on walls. Shows a ton of cool graffiti writings on different places.

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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Chicago: Social Class Equality

"Chicago: Social Class Equality" by Kerzie On Chong

This video is about how the social class system has affect the people in Chicago. Due to the fact that Chicago resolves around money, people are being limited their human rights. I am proposing that the money has impacted on the social class negatively by limiting job opportunities, children's education, and health.


Chicago and Violence--English Visual Project

"Chicago and Violence--English Visual Project" by M, Le

This video is about violence in Chicago. It shows the differences of neighborhoods and why children are affected by violence.


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Graffiti in Chicago

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"Graffiti in Chicago" by Yasmeen Akashe

Chicago is a city full of art almost anywhere you go. Graffiti is a common form of art that the public fails recognize and appreciate. This video will show why it's important to respect graffiti as art and the artists who create it.

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Chicago and the Arts

"Chicago and the Arts" by Paul Bianchi

My visual essay presents how Chicago's public art displays Chicago's culture. It tells the viewer what each piece of public art means in relation to Chicago's culture.


The Culture of Chicago

"The Culture of Chicago" by Patrick G.

Chicago is a very diverse city. Each neighborhood is unique and one of a kind. In here I explore two neighborhoods and focus on contributions that make it stand out, from the past generations and current generations of immigrants that helped that certain neighborhood.

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Chicago and Immigration: A Growing Dependence

"Chicago and Immigration: A Growing Dependence" by Therese Quijano

A walk through Chicago's neighborhoods by showing how Chicagoans have growing dependence on immigrants. These neighborhoods have brought cultural identity in Chicago. This video will show how Chicagoans are conitnually depending on immigrants economically.


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Chicago: The City of Immigrants

"Chicago: The City of Immigrants" by Pranjali Desai

Chicago is known for its skyline and major locations. It is also known for it popular ethnic neighborhoods. How did thse come about? This video explains the importance of immigrants in Chicago and its economy.


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Kpop in Chicago

"Kpop in Chicago" by Myung Kwak

Kpop is getting popular worldwide, even in Chicago. There are many Korean fans, but there are many international Kpop fans in Chicago. However, I feel that Chicago is not gettting enough Kpop concerts to please the Kpop fans.

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Affects of a Little Village

"Affects of a Little Village" by Jamie Juarez

The video showcases how Mexican immigration has affected Chicago and left a long standing impression in the city. It specifically focuses on Little Village and demonstrates how Chicago is a better city because of Mexican Immigration.

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Chicago and Education

"Chicago and Education" by Janelle Samuels

The Chicago Public School System is constantly in the spotlight for its uneven distribution of school funding. Those who have any connection to CPS, will now realize that this is a problem that will not be fixed unless someone does soemthing about it.


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Youth Violence in Chicago

"Youth Violence in Chicago" by Joseph Herzer

This video is about the youth violence that occurs in Chicago. The video also provides the youth with alternatives as well as points out some of the benefits for our society if we can minimize violence.


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Chicago Public Schools Fail to Pass

"Chicago Public Schools Fail to Pass" by Kevin Kim

My video is about how most of Chicago Public Schools are failing or on probation. My first school is Budlong elementary which is rated 4 out 10. My next school is Jamieson which is 7 out of 10. I wanted to show some schools in Chicago are not doing well. CPS is losing students to schools in suburb. CPS is having hard time to recover.


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Chicago Violence

"Chicago Violence" by Charles Maniago

Basically, my work shows the effects of gang graffiti towards neighborhoods. Although it seems harmless, it really affects thousands of lives in a daily basis. Gang graffiti is a threat to society.



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Middle Class Jobs

"Middle Class Jobs" by Ryan Falasz

My video shows Chicago as a city and how some middle class jobs effect Chicago. And that if the city doesn't step in to help the middle class jobs from being hurt by the economy the most it could have a negative impact on the city.


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Gallery 400

"Gallery 400" by Hetzet Costilla

The purpose of this video is to show the possible flaws that Gallery 400 has regarding attracting new visitors. Such flaws include promotion of Gallery 400, the location, and the way exhibitions are exposed.


Chicago and Immigration: "Devon Avenue"

"Chicago and Immigration: "Devon Avenue" by Odmaa Grammenos

This video shows an argument that Devon Avenue, which has been a port of entry for many immigrants is not just an Indian based community but is an ethnically diverse immigrant community.


University of Illinois-Chicago Arts

"University of Illinois-Chicago Arts" by Alan Reifer

The video is a visual essay that explains how UIC lacks art. It is a comparison between UIC's campus and Downtown Chicago.

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Land of Possibility

"Land of Possibility" by Aurelian Craciun.

Chicago is a wonderful city that is full of hard working immigrants. Immigrants come to Chicago in search of a better future for themselves and their families and in the process they are making a better country.


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Chicago and Violence

"Chicago and Violence" by Tiffany Eng

Chicago is a big city and many forget about the bad side. Violence occurs everywhere. Chicago schools lack the awareness of Chicago violence. Take a look to see what Chicago schools lack and should do.

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Education and Income Controlled by Immigration Status

"Education and Income Controlled by Immigration Status" by Noely Alicea

Chicago, as well as the entire nation, deals with the controversial issue of immigration daily. Immigrant students are being taken away their right to education after high school due to their status of immigration. They are being discriminated, yet it cannot be determined from their exterior if a student is documented or undocumented. The UIC campus is a great example of the diversity of the city and its students.


Chicago and Online Learning

"Chicago and Online Learning" by Andy Von Bergen

This is a video which shows that the Chicago Public Schools and University of Illinois at Chicago are facing budget deficits. It argues that the budget deficit can be fixed by using online educational programs. Online programs are cheap, flexible, and good quality.

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