MEST3 Exam

Post-colonialism: blog task 1) Read the excellent article exploring the different representations of black people in British film and TV from Media Magazine 42 (MM42 from our Media Magazine archive  - page 51). Pick  three key points  from the article and bullet point them here. The problem with much black representation is that it is continually anchored in ‘race’ or ‘issues’. Some explanation lies in media ownership and who is allowed to ‘tell the story’ inmainstream media. Many of the texts discussed so far have been victims of the inequalities of media ownership, another contentious field. Some nationalities are forging their own means of production, distribution and exhibition: Indian cinema and Bollywood is a long-standing and prime example. In the wake of inner- city riots and the perceived marginalisation of ethnic minorities, the 1980s saw a great flowering of ‘alternative’, political and avant-garde documentaries, shorts and feature films funded by Channel ...

How did the language and selection of images in the coverage create a particular representation of young people?  The article states that the newspapers specifically used the word "riot" instead of "unrest or "protests" and therefore portrayed the youth as reckless and unrestrained. They were also referred to as the "feral youth" and "yobs". This representation was reinforced by the selection of images, especially one of a hooded man wearing a grey tracksuit, which "appeared on at least five front pages."  Why does David Buckingham mention Owen Jones and his work Chavs: the demonisation of the working class? Owen Jones argues in his book that the working class "become an object of fear and ridicule" not just in newspapers but in tv shows such as "Little Britain". This is despite the fact that those who were convicted after the riots were in fact from "respectable middle-class jobs or from wealthy backg...

Feedback 37- B WWW: Really impressive...this is top level (just!) with the potential to go even higher. Excellent use of quotes  & theories.  EBI: Lack of an ending! Timing is a factor to consider. You could argue a little more positively (although I like the cynicism!) e.g citizen journalism as empowering & democratic.  2) Read through the  mark scheme  (go to the last two pages of the document - Section B New/digital media). Of the six different statements for each level (e.g. A sophisticated and comprehensive essay, showing very good critical autonomy.) write which level you think  YOU  are currently working at for each one. Explain  WHY  and, for any that are not Level 4, what you are going to do to  improve  in that area.  L3 - A good essay, showing good critical autonomy- I need to include more arguments that support the statement with reference to relevant examples. L3 - Proficient understanding ...

1) Institution: the impact of Google on the newspaper industry 2)  Ofcom report: how news consumption has changed 3)  Baseline assessment: learner response 4) The future of newspapers: Build The Wall analysis 5) The decline of newspapers: the effect of online technology 6) The decline of newspapers: Media Magazine case studies 7) The future of journalism: John Oliver and Clay Shirky 8)  Citizen journalism and hyper-reality 9)  Galtung & Ruge: News Values 10)  Marxism & Pluralism: MM article ('Web 2.0: Participation or Hegemony') 11)  Marxism & Pluralism: Alain de Botton on the News 12)  NDM News: full Section B essay on blog ('consumption and production') 13)  Globalisation: MM article and Factsheet questions 14) Globalisation and fake news: articles and questions 15) News on the Tweet: Newsworks report 16) A case study in news and social media - Factsheet questions 17)  Blog essay fe...

News on the Tweet  is a report from  Newsworks  (a marketing organisation representing newspapers) and  Twitter  designed to show the positive impact new and digital media can have on traditional media. Read the report  and answer the questions on your blog. Include the News on the Tweet infographic above in your blogpost. Why are respected news brands good news for Twitter? They both have similar age demographics, appeal to an affluent audience, and revolve around current events in the world. 39% of a full Twitter sample claim that they go on Twitter "to be aware of whats going on in the world". Audiences like to follow news as it happens and often go on Twitter to see the various discussion on Twitter about a particular topic. It also allows them to connect with "communities of like-minded people" and enjoy the personal element of interacting with other people. Why in turn is Twitter good for respected news brands? 60% of all Twitter ...

The Guardian & the global problem of fake news Guardian feature -  Fake news: an insidious trend that's fast becoming a global problem   2) What similarities do you notice between the different countries outlined in the article and their problems with fake news? Most of the countries mentioned in the article state that fake news has affected the outcomes of recent elections, as they distribute false information about politicians on the internet. Furthermore, with the circulation of these news stories on popular social media platforms such as Facebook, people are also protesting certain issues that were influenced by fake news.  3) Is fake news an inevitable consequence of the "culture of freedom and innovation" that the internet has brought with it? Is there a way to stop it? Yes, I believe that it is the case, as the "culture of freedom and innovation" essentially allowed fake news to flourish. Many developments in new and digital media, allow audiences...

1) Copy and paste the email feedback (WWW/EBI/LR) into your blogpost. Question: The development of new/digital media means the audience is more powerful in terms of consumption and production. Discuss the arguments for and against this view. WWW: This is a really impressive essay – there is really sharp focus on the question and you’ve raised lots of relevant points, examples and statistics. There’s no doubt you’re pushing towards that A grade territory so now we need to replicate this in an exam situation. EBI: Arguably the most positive aspect here is that you’ve written a very strong essay and could still have added a lot more: David Simon and paywalls, Alain de Botton and Gramsci’s Hegemony (the illusion of power), Clay Shirky’s views on news, Baudrillard and hyper-reality. Indeed, I’d say the major aspect here is this reads like a Marxism and Pluralism essay. There’s nothing wrong with this – in fact it’s great that there’s the potential to push this even further! I see ...