Task 5 The First Things First Manifesto

TASK 4

Essay Proposal

I have decided to base my essay on the Lecture of Reality, Hyper Reality and Virtual Reality.
Essay title- Hyper Reality
Main issues to raise in argument-

• what is hyperreality? Jean Baudrillard's theory
• use of simulation and simulacrum
• explain the precession of simulacrum
• Issues of hyperreality in modern society

Visual material used-

• diagram of Plato's cave
• visual examples of disney's illustration, in and out of reality
• The stereo typical image of jesus (anglo-saxon, halo etc)
• Matrix

Theoretical approaches/ Methodology used to reference and back up stated argument-

Hyperreality

Simulation and Simulacrum

Philosophical 'Reality"
Specific theorists/ writers to refer to-

Jean Baudrillard

Plato

Books/ articles/ resources used-

Simulacrum and Simulation

Symbolic Exchange and death

America

the illusion of the end (maybe, if i have room and time)

Dictionary