Abstract

This is an analysis of multiple science fiction films, including: 2001: A Space odyssey (Kubrick, 1968), the Matrix trilogy (Wachowskis, 1999-2003), The Terminator (Cameron, 1984), Terminator 2 (Cameron, 1996), Wall-E (Stanton, 2008), Blade Runner (Scott, 1982), A.I., Artificial Intelligence (Spielberg, 2001), Ex Machina (Garland, 2014), and I, Robot (Proyas, 2004). In this, it compares each film to discuss what overarching themes found in these films and how this reflects our views on technology and change, as well as includes artwork that seeks to visualize these themes.

Semester/Year of Award

Fall 2023

Mentor

Mark A. Pitts

Mentor Department Affiliation

Physics, Geosciences, and Astronomy

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Degree Name

Honors Scholars

Degree Level

Bachelors

Department

Art and Design

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