Degree Type
Honors Capstone Project
Date of Submission
Spring 5-1-2011
Capstone Advisor
Larry Elin
Honors Reader
Hana Kim
Capstone Major
Television-Radio-Film
Capstone College
Public Communications
Audio/Visual Component
no
Capstone Prize Winner
no
Won Capstone Funding
yes
Honors Categories
Creative
Subject Categories
Film and Media Studies | Radio | Television
Abstract
“The Lotus Flower” is an animation based on the epic story of Shimchong, a girl who overcomes her poverty due to her devotion to her family and later marries into the royal family. This Cinderella story is a famous Korean tale that has been told and re-told for centuries. By bringing this story to an international audience, I hope to bring at least a small awareness of the cultural and historical value of Korea.
The script was adapted and written by me, taking various versions of the folktale into account as well as putting my own details and embellishments to the story. The narrative was fully voice acted by students in the drama department of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The animation was created using Adobe Flash, a professional animation tool.
The purpose of this animation is to entertain an audience as well as spark an interest in Korean history and culture. The story is reminiscent of the Disney princess stories, where the focus is on a female protagonist who is the center of the story. The animation can be enjoyed by a wide variety of people, both young and old. By bringing these elements to light, a greater appreciation for this often-ignored region of the world can be gained.
Recommended Citation
Couture, Meghan, "The Lotus Flower" (2011). Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All. 202.
https://surface.syr.edu/honors_capstone/202
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