Abdiillah Media Exam

Newspaper regulation: blog tasks Task One: Media Magazine article and questions Read the Media Magazine article: From Local Press to National Regulator in MM56 (p55). You'll find the article  in our Media Magazine archive here . Once you've read the article, answer the following questions: 1) Keith Perch used to edit the  Leicester Mercury . How many staff did it have at its peak and where does Perch see the paper in 10 years' time? Once employed 130 journalists, in 10 years if it is still in print it would be very expensive, weekly and have a small circulation. If online only it would be unlikely to make money so would employ 5 or 6 staff. 2) How does Perch view the phone hacking scandal? It was an illegal act that was not dealt with by the police, but the resulting acions were dispropoirtionate as far too many newspapers and magazines were caught in a regulartory system.. Leveson didnt look at regional or small newspapers and that regulation in his form is unacceptable. P...

1) Feedback WWW: Showed secure understanding on theory, for example in representation and industry. specific terminology used and Csp knowledge was good Ebi: My analysis is not evaluative enough and must be explicitly analaltical. For my extended questions I should have sustained a clearer line of arguement.  2) Question by question analysis simplified Q1 Clear understanding of anchorage and how the slogan guides meaning. However, analysis focused mainly on obvious ideas of beauty and escape. More depth was needed on the ideological meanings of National Trust and Time well spent. Semiotics and Barthes should have been referenced more directly, especially anchorage as a fixing function. Ideas about conservatism, heritage and ownership were missing. Q2:  Strong explanation of the political context of Ghost Town, especially Thatcherism and urban decline. Discussion of the National Trust advert was less detailed. The myth of timeless rural England and the idea of ideological neu...

  News Values: Blog task Read  Media Factsheet 76: News Values  and complete the following questions/tasks.  Our  Media Factsheet archive is available here  - you'll need your Greenford Google login to access. 1) What example news story does the Factsheet use to illustrate Galtung and Ruge's News Values? Why is it an appropriate example of a news story likely to gain prominent coverage? The factsheet uses the death of a British servicewoman in Afghanistan. it has shock and death of a british national, intensity and recency due to the ongoing war. The story is clear, emotional and relevant to a UK audience, which increases its news value. 2) What is gatekeeping? Gatekeeping is the process of filtering information before it reaches the audience. Editors and journalists decide which stories are selected and which are rejected. 3) What are the six ways bias can be created in news? Bias can be created through selection and omission, placement, headlines, ph...

The Future of Journalism: Blog tasks Part 1: Clay Shirky lecture Go to the  Nieman Lab webpage (part of Harvard university) and watch the video of Clay Shirky presenting to Harvard students . The video is also available on YouTube below but the Nieman Lab website has a written transcript of everything Shirky says.  Play the clip AND read along with the transcript below to ensure you are following the argument. You need to watch from the beginning to 29.35 (the end of Shirky's presentation). Once you've watched and read the presentation and made notes (you may want to copy and paste key quotes from the transcript which is absolutely fine), answer the questions below: 1) Why does Clay Shirky argue that 'accountability journalism' is so important and what example does he give of this? Shirky says accountability journalism is vital because it investigates powerful institutions and exposes wrongdoing. He argues that without it, governments and corporations can act without s...

  Read  this review of Horizon Forbidden West in the Financial Times  (should be non-paywalled but you can  read the text of article here if needed ). Answer the following questions: 1) Why does Guerrilla Games have 'a serious case of bad timing'? The original game launched close to The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild which became hugely successful. The sequel released near Elden Ring which also dominated attention. This meant Horizon was overshadowed both times. 2) What is the narrative for the original game Horizon Zero Dawn? The story is set a thousand years after machines destroyed most of humanity. Survivors live in tribal groups and treat old technology with fear or worship. The game also focuses on the mystery of Aloy’s identity. 3) How is the central character Aloy described? Aloy is described as flame haired and memorable. She balances toughness with tenderness. She is presented as a strong and engaging heroine. 4) What is the narrative and setting ...

  1) What was Gamergate? Gamergate was an online controversy in the gaming community. It began with claims about ethics in games journalism but became known for harassment, especially towards women. 2) What is the recent controversy surrounding narrative design studio Sweet Baby Inc? Sweet Baby Inc is a company that works on storytelling and diversity in video games. Some online groups accused the studio of forcing political agendas and diversity into games. Supporters argue the backlash reflects ongoing resistance to inclusion in the gaming industry. 3) What does the article conclude regarding diversity in videogames? The article concludes that diversity in videogames is becoming more visible and important. 1) What definitions are offered by the factsheet for ‘feminism ‘and ‘patriarchy’? Feminism is defined as a movement that aims for equality for women socially, economically and politically. It is not about hating men but about challenging inequality. Patriarchy is male do...