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[Field-Homework 3] Unconventional City: Glyph, Man Wah Building, Jordan

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Video essay link: https://youtu.be/2TWSCy5qDGE Backup link to Google Drive (In case YouTube remove the video again): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VOF3dB4WykYQ_zPp2EzPfhigNJhNRZZ0/view?usp=sharing Theme and subject matter The theme of my video is unconventional glyphs in the Man Wah Building, specifically the words appearing on signages and posters in the streets. The definition of ‘design’ is taken loosely in this project, referring to any glyphs that are written in an unconventional way, including those that may regarded as incorrect by many. Of all the artifacts in a physical community, glyph is almost the most abstract one. It certainly is presented in the street as an actual object

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[Field-Homework 3] Contradictory City: Graffiti

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Video Essay: https://youtu.be/8q0tFaBy99I?si=Urub7_etTix_U7Ym   Introduction The theme I have picked is the temporary and permanent nature of graffiti. Graffiti, as a unique art form, exhibits two characteristics that make it independent in terms of time – temporary and permanent. Although graffiti itself is difficult to preserve for a variety of reasons and will disappear with the loss of time, the meaning conveyed by graffiti works as a form of art will live on forever, and graffiti works are both a reaction to the social situation of the time, and their cultural value can also influence society. Firstly, the expression of

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[Field-Homework 3] Construction City, Construction site, Hong Kong Central

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Word Count (Excluding Credits and Reference): 888  Description of the theme and subject matter, including the places and components The main theme of the video is about the ongoing construction activities surrounding the observation wheel in Hong Kong Central. In my view, this site under construction may cause some trouble at the moment, but it tend to have many positive effects on Hong Kong in the future. In order to provide a comprehensive understanding and analysis, a range of photographs and videos captured during the fieldwork were utilized. Although the observation wheel in Central is a well-known tourist attraction, the tourism industry in

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[Field-Homework 3]: Demolition city: Wah Fu Estate

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Introduction: In the progress of city development, demolition is inevitable. In March 2024, the Housing Authority had an announcement about the phrased clearance and redevelopment of Wah Fu Estate. This embarks the start of the demolition of old Wah Fu Estate. Being a teenager lived here for almost 2 decades, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce the current situation of Wah Fu Estate through immersive videography and photography, and yet, highlight the changes that demolition had brough to the residents here. Description: Established in 20th century, Wah Fu Estate is a public housing estate located in Southern

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[Field-Homework 3] Hybrid City: Tiny shops, Tai Yuen street, Wan Chai

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[Video Essay]: Hybrid City: Tiny shops, Tai Yuen street, Wan Chai Director: Shen Leyan 3036100117 Video Link: https://youtu.be/bYlxrv_EgFM I took the tiny shops(in the form of iron boxes) in Tai Yuen Street of Wan Chai as the theme of my video essay, in which I realized the other side of Hong Kong hiding underneath the city’s booming economy. Most of these shops are colorful and some have spray-painted pictures that look very vibrant, but the things sold in such shops are full of sense of the times, such as nostalgic snacks, handmade knitted fabrics, and shoe-shining services. This would make you

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[Field-Homework 3] Public City: Star Ferry, Central

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Link to the video: https://youtu.be/mfA9sUTzAqk Credits: Director: Polina Saburova (3036269963) Music: Precious Memories by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com Outer Footages: Kong, H. (2022, July 31). Hong Kong’s Star Ferry on the brink of closure? No way, says company. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3187168/hong-kongs-star-ferry-brink-closure-no-way-says-company Hong Kong Explorer. (2023, November 10). Hong Kong Walking Tour | MTR Super Station Rush Hour 香港鐵路超級車站繁忙時間 | Central | Admiralty | #13 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_pVolJVs1M   Description In my previous analysis, I discussed the potential transformation of Central Pier in Hong Kong’s Central district. However, it is important to consider the primary usage of ferry piers

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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City: Old Gates, Man Wah Sun Chuen, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon

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Subtitle: Disappearing City: Old Gates, Man Wah Sun Chuen, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon Hypothesis: All the traditional gates with craved patterns in Hong Kong will be replaced by new, electronic gates in 10 years. Description: This video essay mainly focuses on the disappearance of the old Hong Kong gates located in the Man Wah Sun Chuen. As there will be a redevelopment at the estate, the gates that were installed would also be demolished, especially for the traditional Hong Kong-style metal gates. First, the history of the gates will be explored from the original form of the gates to its

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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City

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Eileen Chang once wrote after seeing neon signs in Hong Kong that,’’ It was a hot afternoon, and the most striking thing to look at was the giant billboards lined up on the pier, red, orange, pink, reflecting in the green water, a line, a dash of irritating offending pigment, scurrying up and down, fighting under the water in an exceptionally lively manner’’ (Zhang, 1943). For a century, Hong Kong has been using the night scene as its signature, while neon lights, which are the finishing touch, are gradually disappearing. This short film therefore aims to investigate this disappearing artifact,

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[Field- Homework 3] Pawnshops

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Video link: https://youtu.be/jAYzGkC8v1g Pawnshops Director: Shu Yau Shing (3036067597) In the mid-19th century, as Hong Kong opened as a free port, a large number of immigrants flooded into Hong Kong in search of developmental opportunities. Many new immigrants were economically unstable, and pawnshops became a means for them to resolve short-term financial difficulties, helping many families overcome tough times to a certain extent. Entering the 1990s, as the contemporary banking lending system gradually improved, pawnshops faced challenges from bank personal loans, credit card overdrafts, and finance companies, and gradually began to be outcompeted. Faced with financial issues, many workers chose

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[Field-Homework 3] Warm City

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Theme/Concept As you open a box of dimsum, a wave of hot steam immerses deep into your body. The mouthwatering smell takes you on a journey towards heartwarming conversations and life long relationships. Warm City: an investigation into the disappearing dim sum parlors of Hong Kong Directed by: Dohyun Jennifer Kim  “Yum Cha” is a cantonese phrase which literally means “drink tea.” It’s a cherished old tradition in Hong Kong where people gather with their families in dim sum parlors and talk while eating dim sum with tea. When I first came to Hong Kong, I was introduced to this

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