This week we had our 1-1 tutorials with Nigel to discuss our Research Proposals. I did some research and decided on the topic of aesthetic orientation and how it’s formed. After my discussions with Nigel, I focused on the cultural appropriation vs cultural appreciation in 3d animation.
After my research, I formulated a new critical report topic which is “Cultural Appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation in Contemporary 3D Animation: Ethical Boundaries, Industry Practices, and the Impact on Global Audiences”
I want to look into how modern 3D animation deals with the tricky line between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation. It will look at how studios use cultural elements like character designs, clothing, architecture, mythology, and storytelling traditions, and it will also look at where respectful representation ends and exploitative borrowing begins.
In the next week’s session I will be sharing this idea with Nigel to be able to move forward with my research.