Is ‘fake news’ an entirely new phenomenon or has news always been prone to distortion? Draw on studies of media sociology to explain your answer.
PARTICIPATORY CULTURES What does the study of fans and fandom tell us about media and their audiences? Your answer should give reasons why fandom exists, give examples, and refer to at least one of the assigned readings.
Data and algorithms How are data and algorithms changing our democracy and politics? Discuss, using examples and/or case studies, and relevant academic sources.
Instructions Research the different ways that managers and leaders use communication to guide their organizations. Feel free to use the same organization you researched for the Unit VI Case Study. You are not limited to this organization, but it may be easier to complete the assignment since you have already researched the organization in Unit […]
Compare & Contrast Realism of Video Game & Film In Relation to Viewership and Reviews (Players & Audiences) – How Do Narrative, Time, Aesthetic of One Form of Media Affect The Other? http://www.gamestudies.org/0401/galloway/ Description 1. Detailed Analysis on both the video game & film, and its ability to convey realism; 2. Case Studies – (1) […]
Select a specific topic to research and present in the field of nonverbal communication. Sample topics include: using gestures effectively, moving around purposefully during presentations, or the importance of eye contact. In the speech we’ll include examples of non verbal communications as in: engaging in eye contact, use hand gestures to reinforce message, movement when […]
Visual Communication/ Brand & Identity PART A: Few links: https://www.historyextra.com/period/ancient-egypt/cuneiform-6-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-the-worlds-oldest-writing-system/ https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/377 https://99designs.com.au/blog/design-history-movements/history-graphic-design/#cave http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/prehistoric/cave-painting.htm http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/prehistoric/petroglyphs.htm https://www.historyofvisualcommunication.com/02-ideograms https://www.artyfactory.com/egyptian_art/egyptian_hieroglyphs/hieroglyphs.htm http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/artist-paints/egyptian-colour-palette.htm https://www.worldhistory.org/article/999/color-in-ancient-egypt/ The objective of this assessment task is to establish the connections and associations between historical and current visual communication practices. RESEARCH: Research the development of Visual Communication starting from the Cave Paintings, Cuneiforms, Egyptian hieroglyphs, Alphabets, Printing […]
Required Essay Answer – 20 marks Answer the following question provided in complete sentences. 1) Define and explain semiotics and why this theory is important in Media Studies. Answer 1 of the following questions in essay format. 20 marks 2) Explain the “Think Small” ad campaign and how it sparked a creative revolution? 3) Define […]
1) Select a topic to research that is of high interest to you. Some examples of possible topics include: Fast Food and our Society Media influences Celebrity Idols- Positive or Negative role models? Body Image in America 2) Create a research question from your selected topic. What do you want to know about this topic? […]
Assignment : Memo: The Ethics of News Gathering Length: 5 pages (approximately 1500 words) Format: Use a memo format with section headings, bulleted lists, charts (where appropriate), and brief endnotes. Criteria: Apply principles of clarity, style, accuracy, and academic honesty to the assignment. Refer to original document(s) when identifying news stories. Also consider secondary material […]
