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Hello!
Hello!
Aloha my name is Kawena Villafania and I was born & raised in Kailua-Kona on the Island of Hawaiʻi. Prior to attending UHWO, I was a student at UH Pālamanui, which is where I earned my AA in Liberal Arts. Then, in 2021, I transferred to UHWO to pursue my bachelors degree in Creative Media. During my time at UHWO, I have developed a deep interest in film, content creation, and design. After I graduate from UWHO, I plan on working for Māpuna Lab as a Research Assistant, where I will be able to use my skills to uplift communities here in Hawaiʻi. If I were an artist's tool, I would want to be a pallette. I think that it would be fun to witness the artist mix and be resourceful in the different colors they would use for their art pieces.
Research Topic: Parasocial Relationships
Research Topic: Parasocial Relationships
Research Question: How has social media affected individual's parasocial relationships with media personas?
Research Question: How has social media affected individual's parasocial relationships with media personas?
Abstract:
Abstract:
Parasocial relationships (PSR) have been a popular topic of online discussion as its negative effects have proliferated both online and offline. This essay examines the history of parasocial relationships in pop culture, and how social media has shaped the negative behaviors of people in PSRs. While social media allows fans to connect with their idols as well as other communities, it has also made it possible for them to exercise intrusive and aggressive behavior. Similarly, media personas have more control than ever when it comes to influencing and manipulating their supporters. Altogether, social media's influence on PSRs has led to more harm than good between both fans and media figures. In spite of this, effort can still be made into creating necessary boundaries to cultivate healthier levels of parasocial relationships.
Capstone Project: Mock Social Media Campaign
Capstone Project: Mock Social Media Campaign
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CREATIVE PROCESS:
CREATIVE PROCESS:
The concept of creativity has come a long way. The Old Greeks would call those creative forces muses, other religions referred to them as God. Today people still mostly treat creativity as an aha moment outside the area of influence. However, just by looking at the creative process one can tell, that creativity and creative work is more than just that one "Aha-Moment" (insight). It is clear that generating ideas demands planning and preparation, identifying something of interest like a problem, an opportunity or a challenge, doing research. This then leads to thinking of a solution, allowing time to incubate and iterations before arriving at something “complete.” Students learn that hard work is what makes their ideas come to life and sticktuiveness is what helps them get better.
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