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MIGRAIN: Representing ourselves - identity in the online age

Representing ourselves: blog task Read the Media Magazine article on collective identity:  Self-image and the Media  (MM41 - page 6). Our  Media Magazine archive is here . Complete the following tasks on your blog: 1) Read the article and summarise each section in one sentence, starting with the section 'Who are you?' 2) List five brands you are happy to be associated with and explain how they reflect your sense of identity. 3) Do you agree with the view that modern media is all about 'style over substance'? What does this expression mean? 4) Explain Baudrillard's theory of 'media saturation' in one paragraph. You may need to research it online to find out more. 5) Is your presence on social media an accurate reflection of who you are? Have you ever added or removed a picture from a social media site purely because of what it says about the type of person you are? 6) What is your opinion on 'data mining'? Are you happy for companies to sell...

MIGRAIN: January assessment learner response

The January assessment was a good opportunity to learn more about the structure of new Media exams and check we are progressing in the right direction. The first part of your learner response is to look carefully at your mark, grade and comments from your teacher. If anything doesn't make sense,  ask your teacher  - that's why we're here!  Your learner response is as follows: Create a new blog post called ' January assessment learner response ' and complete the following tasks: 1) Type up your feedback in  full  (you don't need to write the mark and grade if you want to keep this confidential). www- there's not a lot to credit here...the best i can say is that this is a very good wake up call as we move towards the end if year 12 that a levels are demanding and frankly you can't wing it. ebi- where to start? no evidence of revision or preparation ... very little knowledge or application of theory evident. Similarly, Q1 shows you haven't learne...
Write a short paragraph for each theory picking out aspects of the trailer that could be linked to that particular theory. For example, negative representations of Eastern Europeans and women support  Dyer 's view that those with power stereotype those without power. It also reduces complex and varied groups to a few simplistic characteristics. Complete this for each theory: Dyer : stereotyping and power Medhurst : value judgements Perkins : some stereotypes can be positive or true Mulvey : the male gaze Levi-Strauss : representation and ideology Dyer stereotyping and power- that the women are vulnerable in society and are easily targeted. this film shows the dominance of males in society as they have to go and rescue the women from their troubles which demonstrates their lack of authority in general society.   Medhurst value judgements - through this trailer we imagine that the male is strong minded and organised as hes planning every move he does whereas...

Introduction to feminism: blog tasks

1) Why did Laura Bates start the Everyday Sexism project?    Laura started this project to raise awareness of females getting sexually assaulted and verbally.  Laura felt that no one cared about this as shes had numerous encounters with this problem and felt that it should change and as of equality females are still getting treated negatively and as objects. 2) How does the Everyday Sexism project link to the concept of post-feminism? Is feminism still required in western societies?    It relates to the concept of post-feminism in the way of women finally getting the courage on speaking about the issues and realizing it should not be a casual thing to be harassed in the street. 3) Why was new technology essential to the success of the Everyday Sexism project? Sponsorship on famous or well known pages, hashtags and explore page. 4) Will there be a point in the future when the Everyday Sexism project is not required? What is  YOUR...

Public service broadcasting: blog task

OFCOM 1) How does the report suggest that TV viewing is changing? T he TV report suggests that most of the content being shown on multiple medias such as phones, tablets and other devices because of streaming and viewing multiple articles  on a topic.  2) What differences are highlighted between younger and older viewers?   The research conflicts against  the viewers who are above 60 watch more TV than people who are 16-23 whom watch less. overall, research  does show young people aged 16-24 get their news from other types of medias such as phones because they can access is it at any time whereas, older viewers wont be too into new technology  and would watch broadcast-ed  news on TV. 3) Does the report suggest audiences are satisfied with public service broadcasting TV channels? this article does suggest that the audience do like the channels because  its shown on the demographics that theyre majority  viewed. the viewers see the topics whic...