Robotics-+Multiple+Intelligence

=ROBOTICS =

** TASK 1 - Logical/Mathematical ** Construct a time-line depicting the short history of robotics using a web 2 timeline maker Click here to go to timeline!

** TASK 2 - Visual/Spatial ** Construct an image collage depicting robots throughout history.



** TASK 3 - Musical/Rhythmic ** Evaluate the music used in films about robots. What type of atmosphere is created? media type="youtube" key="zm_mwdM8my4" height="118" width="231" media type="youtube" key="ZsBZok-leWc" height="120" width="232" media type="youtube" key="4H0JDomv8ac" height="129" width="203" media type="youtube" key="b8pqwqLUKSI" height="113" width="198"

Some notorious movies about robots include I, Robot, Robots, Wall-e, Terminator, Transformers and Iron Man. They are known for their innovative storyline and special effects. What makes these movies as high quality as they are however, is its music or soundtrack. The music depends on what type of robot movie it is but there is a general consistent pattern and theme in the musical scores. The overall atmosphere created is eerie, mysterious, dangerous and unpredictable. There are various components of the scores that help create this atmosphere: Instruments:
 * Heavy drum beats: Adds an eerie, mysterious feel to the score. It could also represent the drum beats used in marching and allows the listener to picture a series of robots marching in rows like they’re about to take over the world. The drum beats, especially at the beginning of I, Robot’s main theme could symbolise heart beats which emphasises that robots don’t have emotion. When the strong drum beats counterpoint with the other voices, it sounds like stomping, which could suggest robots stomping through the city and on humanity.
 * Strings: Use of string orchestra is consistent throughout the scores and also in the background. It creates suspense underneath the melody with constant bowing. When it goes high pitched and becomes more elongated, it reminds me of evolution.
 * Singing voices: This also adds to the mysterious, peculiar atmosphere. The voices sing out to a climax. It could also represent the human side of the movie.
 * Brass: Makes the scores sound very profound, intimidating and almost triumphant. It makes the score very sonorous.

Dynamics/Other components:
 * Long sounding and voice: This occurs mostly at the beginning of the scores and is used to build up tension.
 * Crescendo and climax to sudden beats/Loud to quiet: Adds to the unpredictable atmosphere the scores are trying to achieve.
 * Beats that are detached: Reminds the listener of ticking and therefore time. This relates to the theme of the future and technology, but could also be representing a conflict – time is running out.
 * Echo: Especially of drum beats, is used to create a mechanical feel. It also adds to the eerie atmosphere.
 * Minor and diminished: Minor and diminished chords are used instead of major to achieve the mysterious atmosphere.