Causeplay a documentary on why Filipino cosplayers engage in cosplay (costume play) and its possible relation to escapism

Date of Publication

2014

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Communication Arts

Subject Categories

Communication

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Communication

Thesis Adviser

Marie Luz Mamawal

Defense Panel Chair

Gerardo Mariano

Defense Panel Member

Neil Burdeos
Clodualdo Del Mundo
Kristina Syfu

Abstract/Summary

This study aims to understand why cosplayers engage in cosplay by examining both their private and cosplay lives. Cosplay is associated with bringing fantasy to life. Many cosplayers come from marginalized groups, and are usually perceived as nerds and geeks. Fantasy thus offers a form of escape which allows cosplayers reveal representation of who they want to be. Dissatisfaction with one's true self would be compensated by one's projected visual representation, but in some cases, it results to a stronger self-image (Bonnchsen 51 Casey 25, 26, 46 Hsao-ping Chen 72,73,73,74 Nesic 85).

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU18672

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

35, 26 unnumbered leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Cosplay; Role playing; Costume design; Comic strip characters

Embargo Period

2-2-2022

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