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Friday, 1 June 2012
Re-posted: Revision - We Media Theory
This is a brilliant handout produced by some students from Long Road Media. It mentions most of the theories / theorists you need. Could YOU improve it further?
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Exam Prep - watch and comment
Here is the first part of a response to the question about the extent to which new media can enrich democracy, by Josh and Matthew.
They focused on the Social networking / citizen journalism angle which could be the first half (or 2/3) of the essay. Devki and Shreyaa focused on the Creativity angle. I'll try and upload their video tomorrow.
The boys are very clear and specific in places but less certain or vague in others. Also, there are a few more theory 'ingredients' that could be added and a mention of blogs.
Help create the ultimate answer by adding your comments below in response to what you hear.
What is good and why?
What is vague and needs clarification?
What's missing?
What could have been linked differently?
What theory could have been included and applied to the examples?
Of course you don't have to address all the above questions but make a start where you think it's most needed.
If you'd rather respond on your own blog, do so and let us know in the comments. You could also save the picture and add notes to it, then post it on your blog.
They focused on the Social networking / citizen journalism angle which could be the first half (or 2/3) of the essay. Devki and Shreyaa focused on the Creativity angle. I'll try and upload their video tomorrow.
The boys are very clear and specific in places but less certain or vague in others. Also, there are a few more theory 'ingredients' that could be added and a mention of blogs.
Help create the ultimate answer by adding your comments below in response to what you hear.
What is good and why?
What is vague and needs clarification?
What's missing?
What could have been linked differently?
What theory could have been included and applied to the examples?
Of course you don't have to address all the above questions but make a start where you think it's most needed.
If you'd rather respond on your own blog, do so and let us know in the comments. You could also save the picture and add notes to it, then post it on your blog.
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Gauntlett and Jenkins - Thursday's lesson and independent study
FIRST WATCH THIS: David Gauntlett.
And this even better one!
Now read this:
Gauntlett interviewed by Henry Jenkins (from Jenkins' blog). Scan to find the relevant bits but look closely at part 3!
Moving on to Henry Jenkins, have a look at this:
Jenkins' post from his blog, Confessions of an Aca-Fan
Particularly watch this video!!!
And if you can this one:
Henry Jenkins is in London talking about his new book, Spreadable Media, and much more! He was interviewed by David Gauntlett on Tuesday night. Search #digitaltrans on Twitter for nuggets from the talk.
Someone has helpfully provided a rough transcript of what was said. You can read it here:
And here are poor videos of that talk.
Link to the Lost Zombies Project website
And here someone explains the project:
Here is a link to an article about the Palestinian protestors who dressed up as Avatar characters
Here is a link to the Harry Potter Alliance website that Jenkins mentions.
If it doesn't work, go directly there: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNqgXbI1_o8
And this even better one!
Now read this:
Gauntlett interviewed by Henry Jenkins (from Jenkins' blog). Scan to find the relevant bits but look closely at part 3!
Studying Creativity in the Age of Web 2.0: An Interview with David Gauntlett (Part 1)
Studying Creativity in the Age of Web 2.0: An interview with David Gauntlett (Part Two)
Jenkins' post from his blog, Confessions of an Aca-Fan
Particularly watch this video!!!
And if you can this one:
Henry Jenkins is in London talking about his new book, Spreadable Media, and much more! He was interviewed by David Gauntlett on Tuesday night. Search #digitaltrans on Twitter for nuggets from the talk.
Someone has helpfully provided a rough transcript of what was said. You can read it here:
| Henry Jenkins' talk |
And here are poor videos of that talk.
Link to the Lost Zombies Project website
And here someone explains the project:
Here is a link to an article about the Palestinian protestors who dressed up as Avatar characters
Here is a link to the Harry Potter Alliance website that Jenkins mentions.
For Thursday 17.5.12
See last week's H/L.
Hand in (or post) your redrafted / improved first essay on We Media so I can mark it.
Remember that an essay has been set for tomorrow!
For those who were away, you need to choose between:
1. "We get the media we deserve." Discuss in relation to the media in a democracy.
2. As a citizen, to what extent do you feel that the media provide you with a democratic service?
It's time to make sure you're absolutely ready for the exam. Be there.
Hand in (or post) your redrafted / improved first essay on We Media so I can mark it.
Remember that an essay has been set for tomorrow!
For those who were away, you need to choose between:
1. "We get the media we deserve." Discuss in relation to the media in a democracy.
2. As a citizen, to what extent do you feel that the media provide you with a democratic service?
It's time to make sure you're absolutely ready for the exam. Be there.
Exam Advice and past questions from Pete's Media Blog
Here are ALL previous questions for each element, from the exams in Jan and June 2010 and Jan 2011:
Section A 1a
Describe how you developed research and planning skills for media production and evaluate how these skills contributed to creative decision making. Refer to a range of examples in your answer to show how these skills developed over time.
Describe the ways in which your production work was informed by research into real media texts and how your ability to use such research for production developed over time.
Describe how you developed your skills in the use of digital technology for media production and evaluate how these skills contributed to your creative decision making. Refer to a range of examples in your answer to show how these skills developed over time.
1b
Analyse media representation in one of your coursework productions.
Analyse one of your coursework productions in relation to genre.
Apply theories of narrative to one of your coursework productions.
Section A 1a
Describe how you developed research and planning skills for media production and evaluate how these skills contributed to creative decision making. Refer to a range of examples in your answer to show how these skills developed over time.
Describe the ways in which your production work was informed by research into real media texts and how your ability to use such research for production developed over time.
Describe how you developed your skills in the use of digital technology for media production and evaluate how these skills contributed to your creative decision making. Refer to a range of examples in your answer to show how these skills developed over time.
1b
Analyse media representation in one of your coursework productions.
Analyse one of your coursework productions in relation to genre.
Apply theories of narrative to one of your coursework productions.
How to approach question 1a
How to approach question 1b
Section B
WeMedia and Democracy
How far can the media in 2010 be considered to be democratic?
Assess the claim that the media is becoming more democratic.
Discuss the meanings of the term ‘we media.’
Explore the claim that the ‘new’ media are more democratic than the ‘old’ media.
What is ‘we media’ and what difference does it make to citizens?
‘We get the media we deserve.’ Discuss, in relation to the role of media in a democracy.
Now look at his presentation:
Now look at these fabulous posts on the London Riots and how it can be approach for We Media and Online Age:
How to approach question 1b
Section B
WeMedia and Democracy
How far can the media in 2010 be considered to be democratic?
Assess the claim that the media is becoming more democratic.
Discuss the meanings of the term ‘we media.’
Explore the claim that the ‘new’ media are more democratic than the ‘old’ media.
What is ‘we media’ and what difference does it make to citizens?
‘We get the media we deserve.’ Discuss, in relation to the role of media in a democracy.
Now look at his presentation:
...and this one:
Saturday, 31 March 2012
Q1b on Audience - due in Thursday 19.4.12
1. Complete your essay on Audience.
2. Make sure you improve the previous essays on Narrative and Genre, as well as your WeMedia essay on the extent to which new media can enrich democracy.
3. Use the scoop.it page to do some reading / watching in order to improve your work on New Media.
(Check out this link - PDF of a book called We Media focusing on journalism is available)
When adding/ redrafting already-posted essays, it would be good if you changed to colour of your font or underlined to signal your amendments. Or copy/paste first then improve into a new post clearly marked Redraft.
Please see below for Mr Molloy's task due in on the first Monday back.
2. Make sure you improve the previous essays on Narrative and Genre, as well as your WeMedia essay on the extent to which new media can enrich democracy.
3. Use the scoop.it page to do some reading / watching in order to improve your work on New Media.
(Check out this link - PDF of a book called We Media focusing on journalism is available)
When adding/ redrafting already-posted essays, it would be good if you changed to colour of your font or underlined to signal your amendments. Or copy/paste first then improve into a new post clearly marked Redraft.
Please see below for Mr Molloy's task due in on the first Monday back.
Monday, 19 March 2012
A2 WeMedia - Were the net pessimists right?
Do read this, retweeted by Morozov.
Arab regimes embrace Twitter and Facebook - for their own ends
Also this (in case you haven't yet heard about Mike Daisey) ABOUT THE PERILS OF CITIZEN JOURNALISM.
Learning from Mr Daisey
Extracts:
"The bigger question is what we've learned about journalism in the age of what the writer Andrew Keen has called the "cult of the amateur". I believe the whole affair has reinforced the value of journalism as a profession. Because it was professional journalists at This American Life who uncovered the truth about their own programme, and professional editors who had the courage and integrity to make a very public admission of their errors." [...]
"That's not to say that citizen journalists and bloggers haven't contributed greatly to the flow of information, comment and insight that the digital age has brought us. Nor is a professional training any guarantee that a journalist will prove to be accurate, honest or ethical.
But to listen to the forensic job that Ira Glass does in his interview with Mike Daisey is to come away convinced that the values to which professional journalists aspire are worth preserving."
Finally, the big news is that you can now read the afterword of Evgeny Morozov's book, The Net Delusion, How Not To Liberate The World, online for free. AT least try to skim it and collect a couple of gems for your essays! You can read it here. (and the ebook here!)
But first, this is an accessible Guardian article penned by Morozov:
Facebook and Twitter are just places revolutionaries go
Cyber-utopians who believe the Arab spring has been driven by social networks ignore the real-world activism underpinning them
And as a bonus, this is a review of his book from the New Stateman. It's hard to read but the last 2 paragraphs will do! Now what do you think is a 'cyber-realist'? Clue = rather the opposite of a cyber-utopian!
New Statesman's review of Evgeny Morozov's Net Delusion
For the A/A* of this world, there is also this article discussing the ideas in the book in more detail:
The Internet: For Better or For Worse
Arab regimes embrace Twitter and Facebook - for their own ends
Also this (in case you haven't yet heard about Mike Daisey) ABOUT THE PERILS OF CITIZEN JOURNALISM.
Learning from Mr Daisey
Extracts:
"The bigger question is what we've learned about journalism in the age of what the writer Andrew Keen has called the "cult of the amateur". I believe the whole affair has reinforced the value of journalism as a profession. Because it was professional journalists at This American Life who uncovered the truth about their own programme, and professional editors who had the courage and integrity to make a very public admission of their errors." [...]
"That's not to say that citizen journalists and bloggers haven't contributed greatly to the flow of information, comment and insight that the digital age has brought us. Nor is a professional training any guarantee that a journalist will prove to be accurate, honest or ethical.
But to listen to the forensic job that Ira Glass does in his interview with Mike Daisey is to come away convinced that the values to which professional journalists aspire are worth preserving."
Finally, the big news is that you can now read the afterword of Evgeny Morozov's book, The Net Delusion, How Not To Liberate The World, online for free. AT least try to skim it and collect a couple of gems for your essays! You can read it here. (and the ebook here!)
But first, this is an accessible Guardian article penned by Morozov:
Facebook and Twitter are just places revolutionaries go
Cyber-utopians who believe the Arab spring has been driven by social networks ignore the real-world activism underpinning them
And as a bonus, this is a review of his book from the New Stateman. It's hard to read but the last 2 paragraphs will do! Now what do you think is a 'cyber-realist'? Clue = rather the opposite of a cyber-utopian!
New Statesman's review of Evgeny Morozov's Net Delusion
For the A/A* of this world, there is also this article discussing the ideas in the book in more detail:
The Internet: For Better or For Worse
Friday, 9 March 2012
UPDATED - Independent Study - Due in Thursday 15th March
- Complete any reading you haven't done with relevant notes.
- Revise from class notes and overview sheet (+ attached theory notes)
- Clarify your ideas about Shirky and Morozov (the latter is interesting to follow on twitter! He doesn't hold back and doesn't seem to like Shirky and Jeff Jarvis too much! @evgenymorozov)
I'd like to see some quotes from theorists on your blogs; you need to start learning them.
- Post main points from what you investigated and presented in class.
Nearly there!
UPDATE:
LISTEN TO THIS: Today's (Tuesday 13.3.12) PM programme on Radio 4, last 13 minutes (from 46:40) - GREAT ANALYSIS OF KONY 2012. EXCELLENT RANGE OF VIEWS, PERFECT FOR YOUR ESSAYS!
BBC iPLAYER RADIO 4, PM PROGRAMME
Plus this great article:
CYBERACTIVISM IN THE EGYPTIAN REVOLUTION: HOW CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND CITIZEN JOURNALISM TILTED THE BALANCE
- Revise from class notes and overview sheet (+ attached theory notes)
- Clarify your ideas about Shirky and Morozov (the latter is interesting to follow on twitter! He doesn't hold back and doesn't seem to like Shirky and Jeff Jarvis too much! @evgenymorozov)
I'd like to see some quotes from theorists on your blogs; you need to start learning them.
- Post main points from what you investigated and presented in class.
Nearly there!
UPDATE:
LISTEN TO THIS: Today's (Tuesday 13.3.12) PM programme on Radio 4, last 13 minutes (from 46:40) - GREAT ANALYSIS OF KONY 2012. EXCELLENT RANGE OF VIEWS, PERFECT FOR YOUR ESSAYS!
BBC iPLAYER RADIO 4, PM PROGRAMME
Plus this great article:
CYBERACTIVISM IN THE EGYPTIAN REVOLUTION: HOW CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND CITIZEN JOURNALISM TILTED THE BALANCE
Monday, 5 March 2012
WeMedia and Democracy Scoop.it
You can now find many relevant articles and links mentioned on the blog in one neat place:
WeMedia and Democracy Scoop.it
WeMedia and Democracy Scoop.it
Friday, 2 March 2012
Due in 8.3.12 - WeMedia work
You need to finish and embed your "movie" on Jenkins, Wesch and Gauntlett. We'll watch them in the first lesson on Thursday. Prize will go to the best one.
Here's Yasmin's and Manan's (doesn't have to be about the music industry BTW):
You also need to continue with your reading and watching.
Next Thursday, I will need to see the notes you have been making on the Media Mag articles. I assume you keep them in your files since they're not on your blogs. You will be discussing your findings in class so make sure you have the main points down.
David, we are also waiting to see your Research which should have been ready for last Thursday...
Finally, check this out (Devki and Shreyaa will briefly talk to us about it next week):
Guardian Online New Open Journalism Page
Three Little Pigs Guardian advert:
Here's Yasmin's and Manan's (doesn't have to be about the music industry BTW):
Terrorz - Yasmin and Manan - Gauntlett and Wesch Video:
by: yasminamey22
You also need to continue with your reading and watching.
Next Thursday, I will need to see the notes you have been making on the Media Mag articles. I assume you keep them in your files since they're not on your blogs. You will be discussing your findings in class so make sure you have the main points down.
David, we are also waiting to see your Research which should have been ready for last Thursday...
Finally, check this out (Devki and Shreyaa will briefly talk to us about it next week):
Guardian Online New Open Journalism Page
Three Little Pigs Guardian advert:
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Saturday, 25 February 2012
Due in 1st March - WeMedia - UPDATED
- Redrafted essay on public sphere question.
Use feedback in books and suggested structure.
- Paired presentations on last week's research. Will be happening in the first lesson.
- Independent learning: use the overview map to start narrowing down your case studies and revise 'Who Says What?', read the 4 articles from the MediaMag, follow and read the links in the previous post. Make some notes and make sure to update your folder.
To read the latest MediaMag online, click here. You'll need the log in details. It's issue 39 you want to look at.
WE NOW HAVE 2 HARD COPIES OF THE LATEST MAG - ONE YOU CAN BORROW FROM US, ONE FROM THE SIXTH FORM LIBRARY. YOU WILL ALSO FIND PAST ISSUES IN THE LIBRARY AS THEY ALSO HAVE A SUBSCRIPTION.
TIP: SPREAD THE READING OVER THE WEEK! 20 minutes' slot = reading 1 article + make notes.
Use feedback in books and suggested structure.
- Paired presentations on last week's research. Will be happening in the first lesson.
- Independent learning: use the overview map to start narrowing down your case studies and revise 'Who Says What?', read the 4 articles from the MediaMag, follow and read the links in the previous post. Make some notes and make sure to update your folder.
To read the latest MediaMag online, click here. You'll need the log in details. It's issue 39 you want to look at.
WE NOW HAVE 2 HARD COPIES OF THE LATEST MAG - ONE YOU CAN BORROW FROM US, ONE FROM THE SIXTH FORM LIBRARY. YOU WILL ALSO FIND PAST ISSUES IN THE LIBRARY AS THEY ALSO HAVE A SUBSCRIPTION.
TIP: SPREAD THE READING OVER THE WEEK! 20 minutes' slot = reading 1 article + make notes.
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Two of your recommended writers on We Media are having a bit of an argument...
Evgeny Morozov, author of The Net Delusion, writes an interesting blog, called 'the net.effect' which you should skim occasionally.
The title of his latest post is:
Picking a fight with Clay Shirky
Clay Shirky makes several points in the comments section of this article:
Was What Happened in Tunisia a Twitter Revolution?
This article and comments are worth a read in themselves...
Well worth a few minutes of your time!
This is the video that Matthew and Josh found:
The title of his latest post is:
Picking a fight with Clay Shirky
Clay Shirky makes several points in the comments section of this article:
Was What Happened in Tunisia a Twitter Revolution?
This article and comments are worth a read in themselves...
Well worth a few minutes of your time!
While we're at it, this is a quick one on Zizi Papacharissi and The Virtual Sphere:
This is the video that Matthew and Josh found:
Saturday, 18 February 2012
Due in on Thursday 23.2.12
Complete your essay: Are the media becoming more democratic?
--> Use at least 2 case studies and make sure to mention hegemony and public sphere. You could quote Clay Shirky or anyone else we have come across (Papacharissi etc.), or anyone from the articles and videos we have provided.
Intro should offer an overview of the arguments.
VERY FEW OF YOU HAVE PICKED UP THE NOTES AND ARTICLES. IF YOU STILL HAVEN'T, THEY'RE IN THE POD... The 4 recommended articles are all compulsory reading from the Media Mag. You can find them online from the English and Media Centre, once you've logged in, in the archives (they're all from the February 2012 issue). Aim to have read all 4 over the next couple of weeks.
Read/ Watch recommended links (see Twitter feed and below) or find your own links and embed links and add comments in your own blogs.
Folders / independent study check. (please make sure you bring it- some of you did not have it last time- Negative Referral if missing again).
Watch this:
http://www.ted.com/talks/paul_lewis_crowdsourcing_the_news.html
You can go over this very useful summary of what we mean by Hegemony.
The last slide suggests that New Media is a way of challenging hegemonic forces by allowing a new flourish of plurality. Of course, as an A2 student, you have to consider to what extent this is the case.
And of course, you need to show that you understand how the emergence of New Media challenges what happens when traditional media dominate. I showed you this short clip to make the point. Look at it again!
Below is a great TED talk about the Digital Divide. This is clearly a criticism of the idea that New Media is a force for democracy; some people are "digitally excluded". The first 5 minutes make the point.
Finally, if you haven't yet watched the Clay Shirky documentary, DO IT NOW. You're very likely to quote him in your essay so... here is the link again.
Us Now - Clay Shirky
http://nolongernew.blogspot.com/2010/01/revolution-happens-when-society-adopts.html
PS: A good explanation of the Public Sphere: (pay attention to the last 2 minutes for essay ideas on the Public Sphere and the Internet)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHixAB3NKo8&feature=related
--> Use at least 2 case studies and make sure to mention hegemony and public sphere. You could quote Clay Shirky or anyone else we have come across (Papacharissi etc.), or anyone from the articles and videos we have provided.
Intro should offer an overview of the arguments.
VERY FEW OF YOU HAVE PICKED UP THE NOTES AND ARTICLES. IF YOU STILL HAVEN'T, THEY'RE IN THE POD... The 4 recommended articles are all compulsory reading from the Media Mag. You can find them online from the English and Media Centre, once you've logged in, in the archives (they're all from the February 2012 issue). Aim to have read all 4 over the next couple of weeks.
Read/ Watch recommended links (see Twitter feed and below) or find your own links and embed links and add comments in your own blogs.
Folders / independent study check. (please make sure you bring it- some of you did not have it last time- Negative Referral if missing again).
Watch this:
http://www.ted.com/talks/paul_lewis_crowdsourcing_the_news.html
You can go over this very useful summary of what we mean by Hegemony.
The last slide suggests that New Media is a way of challenging hegemonic forces by allowing a new flourish of plurality. Of course, as an A2 student, you have to consider to what extent this is the case.
And of course, you need to show that you understand how the emergence of New Media challenges what happens when traditional media dominate. I showed you this short clip to make the point. Look at it again!
Below is a great TED talk about the Digital Divide. This is clearly a criticism of the idea that New Media is a force for democracy; some people are "digitally excluded". The first 5 minutes make the point.
Finally, if you haven't yet watched the Clay Shirky documentary, DO IT NOW. You're very likely to quote him in your essay so... here is the link again.
Us Now - Clay Shirky
http://nolongernew.blogspot.com/2010/01/revolution-happens-when-society-adopts.html
PS: A good explanation of the Public Sphere: (pay attention to the last 2 minutes for essay ideas on the Public Sphere and the Internet)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHixAB3NKo8&feature=related
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Reminder - Due in Thursday 9.2.11
After such a fruitful discussion, it's time to practise putting ideas to paper.
1. Complete the essay started in lesson. The mark scheme can also be found in earlier post.
If there is a problem, see me BEFORE Thursday. You all made a good start so I am looking forward to reading your finished pieces.
If you were absent, find out from your peers or from me BEFORE Thursday.
2. Some of your mini-docs due in last week are not yet embedded in your blogs. MAKE SURE IT IS DONE ASAP.
3. Independent study - Notes from the article I gave you in class 2 lessons ago (there are questions to address on the last page) - Either in your folder or posted on your blog please. Raju and Nimesh, I have your copies in the English office. Please pick them up.
THE A STUDENT: Any interesting article(s) you come across can be linked on your blog with a couple of bullet points summing up topic/argument. Might be about the use of Social Media (maybe Facebook or Twitter specifically) during the Arab Spring or something more specific you want to use as a case study/example.
You could also watch and embed the other parts of the 'How Facebook Changed the World /The Arab Spring' documentary in your blog - Time wisely spent!
1. Complete the essay started in lesson. The mark scheme can also be found in earlier post.
If there is a problem, see me BEFORE Thursday. You all made a good start so I am looking forward to reading your finished pieces.
If you were absent, find out from your peers or from me BEFORE Thursday.
2. Some of your mini-docs due in last week are not yet embedded in your blogs. MAKE SURE IT IS DONE ASAP.
3. Independent study - Notes from the article I gave you in class 2 lessons ago (there are questions to address on the last page) - Either in your folder or posted on your blog please. Raju and Nimesh, I have your copies in the English office. Please pick them up.
THE A STUDENT: Any interesting article(s) you come across can be linked on your blog with a couple of bullet points summing up topic/argument. Might be about the use of Social Media (maybe Facebook or Twitter specifically) during the Arab Spring or something more specific you want to use as a case study/example.
You could also watch and embed the other parts of the 'How Facebook Changed the World /The Arab Spring' documentary in your blog - Time wisely spent!
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Wider Reading (Watching) / Independent Study and Home Learning
We strongly recommend that you watch the following:
How Facebook Changed The World - The Arab Spring
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnPR90dJ3Gk
The Virtual Revolution
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJWsCggAst4 Part 1 of 4, 2010 series
Us Now - Clay Shirky
http://nolongernew.blogspot.com/2010/01/revolution-happens-when-society-adopts.html
Habermas’ “public sphere”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSNs_QYNIN0&feature=related
As part of your independent study, I will expect to see some notes / bullet points on at least 2 of these. For next week, you should focus on "How Facebook..." and the Habermas one. The rest is a bonus and you will watch some of The Virtual Revolution in school.
BRING YOUR FOLDERS NEXT THURSDAY WITHOUT FAIL. IT SHOULD BE PROPERLY ORGANISED IN 2 MAIN SECTIONS (one for each unit) WITH YOUR NOTES FROM LESSONS, HANDOUTS AND NOTES FROM INDEPENDENT STUDY (these could be a printout of what you put on your blog).
The Home learning tasks are:
- Complete your mini case study documentary and upload to your blog.
- Read the article I have handed out and complete the task set at the end of it.
Any problem, please ask me early rather than the night before.
Remember: "Aim high. Work hard."
How Facebook Changed The World - The Arab Spring
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnPR90dJ3Gk
The Virtual Revolution
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJWsCggAst4 Part 1 of 4, 2010 series
Us Now - Clay Shirky
http://nolongernew.blogspot.com/2010/01/revolution-happens-when-society-adopts.html
Habermas’ “public sphere”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSNs_QYNIN0&feature=related
As part of your independent study, I will expect to see some notes / bullet points on at least 2 of these. For next week, you should focus on "How Facebook..." and the Habermas one. The rest is a bonus and you will watch some of The Virtual Revolution in school.
BRING YOUR FOLDERS NEXT THURSDAY WITHOUT FAIL. IT SHOULD BE PROPERLY ORGANISED IN 2 MAIN SECTIONS (one for each unit) WITH YOUR NOTES FROM LESSONS, HANDOUTS AND NOTES FROM INDEPENDENT STUDY (these could be a printout of what you put on your blog).
The Home learning tasks are:
- Complete your mini case study documentary and upload to your blog.
- Read the article I have handed out and complete the task set at the end of it.
Any problem, please ask me early rather than the night before.
Remember: "Aim high. Work hard."
Sunday, 22 January 2012
G325 - Section B - Past Exam Questions and key prompts
Media in the Online Age
1. What impact has the internet had on media production, distribution and exhibition?
2. In the last few years what have been the most significant developments in how individuals use the internet?
3. "The impact of the internet on the media is revolutionary." Discuss..
1. What impact has the internet had on media production, distribution and exhibition?
2. In the last few years what have been the most significant developments in how individuals use the internet?
3. "The impact of the internet on the media is revolutionary." Discuss..
4. “For media audiences, the internet has changed everything.” Discuss.
5. “The impact of the internet on the media is exaggerated”. Discuss.
6. Discuss the extent to which the distribution and consumption of media have been transformed by the internet
7. Explain the extent to which online media exist alongside older methods of distribution in 2010.
8. Evaluate the opportunities and the threats offered to media producers by the internet.
5. “The impact of the internet on the media is exaggerated”. Discuss.
6. Discuss the extent to which the distribution and consumption of media have been transformed by the internet
7. Explain the extent to which online media exist alongside older methods of distribution in 2010.
8. Evaluate the opportunities and the threats offered to media producers by the internet.
We Media and Democracy
1. How far can the media in 2010 be considered to be democratic?
2. Assess the claim that the media is becoming more democratic.
3. Discuss the meanings of the term ‘we media.’
4. Explore the claim that the ‘new’ media are more democratic than the ‘old’ media.
5. What is ‘we media’ and what difference does it make to citizens?
6. ‘We get the media we deserve.’ Discuss, in relation to the role of media in a democracy.
Specification Question Prompts:
Online Age:
1. How far can the media in 2010 be considered to be democratic?
2. Assess the claim that the media is becoming more democratic.
3. Discuss the meanings of the term ‘we media.’
4. Explore the claim that the ‘new’ media are more democratic than the ‘old’ media.
5. What is ‘we media’ and what difference does it make to citizens?
6. ‘We get the media we deserve.’ Discuss, in relation to the role of media in a democracy.
Specification Question Prompts:
Online Age:
If we look at the bullet points in the Specification, which defines what should be studied, we should be able to see what kinds of question can come up:
• How have online media developed? (change from the past)
• What has been the impact of the internet on media production? (does it allow more people to produce their own media? what effect has it had on mainstream media?)
• How is consumer behaviour and audience response transformed by online media, in relation to the past? (audiences and the difference the internet has made)
• To what extent has convergence transformed the media? (technology's impact- mobile devices, tv online, etc)
• How have online media developed? (change from the past)
• What has been the impact of the internet on media production? (does it allow more people to produce their own media? what effect has it had on mainstream media?)
• How is consumer behaviour and audience response transformed by online media, in relation to the past? (audiences and the difference the internet has made)
• To what extent has convergence transformed the media? (technology's impact- mobile devices, tv online, etc)
We Media and democracy:
If we look at the bullet points in the Specification, which defines what should be studied, we should be able to relate them to the questions set so far:
• What are ‘We Media’?
• Where / how has ‘We Media’ emerged?
• In what way are the contemporary media more democratic than before?
• In what ways are the contemporary media less democratic than before?
If we look at the bullet points in the Specification, which defines what should be studied, we should be able to relate them to the questions set so far:
• What are ‘We Media’?
• Where / how has ‘We Media’ emerged?
• In what way are the contemporary media more democratic than before?
• In what ways are the contemporary media less democratic than before?
Pete's Media Blog Advice:
Mark Scheme for Section B - Level 4
Explanation / analysis / argument (16-20 marks)
Candidates adapt their learning to the specific requirements of the chosen question in excellent fashion and make connections in order to present a coherent argument. The answer offers a clear, fluent balance of media theories and knowledge of industries and texts and informed personal engagement with issues and debates.
Use of examples (16-20 marks)
Examples of contemporary texts and industry knowledge are clearly connected together in the answer. History and the future are integrated into the discussion with conviction.
Use of terminology (8-10 marks)
Throughout the answer, material presented is informed by media theory and the command of the appropriate conceptual and theoretical language is excellent.
Complex issues have been expressed clearly and fluently using a style of writing appropriate to the complex subject matter. Sentences and paragraphs, consistently relevant, have been well structured, using appropriate technical terminology. There may be few, if any, errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
John Pilger's The War You Don't See - extracts
Reflect on the way traditional ('old') Media report the news and how New Media is changing the game (here, Wikileaks...)
How has the internet affected journalism?
Fantastic article from Aleks Krotoski's series of Untangling The Web:
How the internet has affected journalism
How the internet has affected journalism
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