Angel's Portfolio

The Triumphs and Tribulations of Writing Analytically Looking back at this massive unit, I am very proud to see how I have evolved as a writer. Before starting unit two, I feel I didn't truly understand the importance of writing analytically. I would simply spill out all of my thoughts and ideas onto paper without thinking of all the different layers to the piece I was writing about. From the op-docs to the New Yorker, all of these assignments have allowed me to communicate and support complicated ideas. Although at first it was tough for me to understand how to think and work critically, I ended up developing skills that not only apply to my writing but also everyday life.  Starting out this unit by watching “Tough Guise 2” was a great opportunity for me to look at how other composers effectively use analysis. It showed me that a composer's work whether it is a documentary, article, or artwork has many different ideas layered into it. Being able to discover the underlying mess...

Angel Luangaphay Ms. Schilly WRT 105 18 March 2021 Looking Through a Creative Lens: Activism in Art  In our world’s current state, it is difficult to not be confronted with the ways it is constantly changing. There is hardly anything in life that isn’t continuously being transformed, some changes are good or bad, while others create fear and anxiety. What will happen to our society today, the next day, and the day after are questions that we constantly ask ourselves - but if we are sure of one thing, it’s that we are in control of how we perceive and implement change. Time and time again we see instances of inequality, racism, and police brutality infiltrating our society, but it seems that our pleas for change are not being met. Protesting is the language of the unheard and comes in many forms, one of them being art. Many artists utilize their art to call attention to issues in our society while also representing the human experience through an artistic lens. Although some forms...