1) Media consumption audit
2) Reading an image: RBK advert analysis & own choice advert analysis
3) Institution: major media institution research and presentation
4) Institution: brand values
5) Institution: CoolBrands research
6) Narrative: narrative theory YouTube clip analysis
7) Audience: psychographics
8) Audience: audience theory blog tasks/questions
9) Audience: audience theory - dependency theory

Audience Theory

 The Hypodermic Needle Model 



The Daily Mail article links to the hypodermic needle model as it explains how playing a game overtime can influence your attitude in the real world. It explained how playing a violent game can make people act in a violent way or have a violent mindset. Therefore, this links to the hypodermic needle model the model explains that if some media is portrayed to the audience, e.g, violence. It can influence the way someone can act and can also be seen as dangerous. 

Someone may criticise this front cover as they call this young boy a violent game addict. However, the audience doesn't know for sure if the game was the cause of this. One reason may be because of his conditions at home, the cover clearly states he lives with his single mother. Therefore, the theory hasn't be tested for definite to know whether the game was the cause of this. 

The two-step flow model

The two-step flow model is the theory that informs the audience about social factors and the importance of them. It also mentions how audiences are influenced by opinion leaders and these are people who control the reactions of the audience towards the media. 

In my opinion, I think TotalBiscuit is an opinion leader and would therefore fit into the two-step flow model. He is an opinion as people listen to him and he can be seen as influential due to his amount of subscribers. 

The Telegraphs article also fits into the two-step flow model theory. It shows that audiences can be influenced by social factors. It also portrays that anyone can be an opinion leader, even musicians. 

Jamal Edwards also fits under the category of an opinion leader, as he's been so successful, from a young age. As he's so successful people will look up to him and be inspired and is therefore an opinion leader. 

Uses and Gratification

Diversion -  The Vampire Diaries

This would fit into the category of diversion, as it's a supernatural series which would help the audience escape reality and the everyday problems they face. It allows the audience to be entertained and not worry about reality for a bit. 

 Personal Identity - TOWIE 

This would go under personal identity as this is a reality programme and the audience might be able to relate to some of the characters. 

Surveillance - BBC NEWS

This is very important to audiences as it informs them about whats going on around the world. It produces useful information which keeps us updated and informed with what's happening. 

Psychographic Presentation Feedback

WWW - 

• The slides were well presented, pictures were added 
• Good descriptions

EBI - 

• There was too much text on the slides
• Information about education was missing 
• Original research 
• No specific titles 

Dependency Theory

I use the media for many things. However, I mostly use it to keep in touch with family friends and to see what they're up to. I use apps such as Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter to do this. I also use the media to keep myself entertained, I do this by watching things on Netflix and YouTube. Despite using the media for entertainment purposes, I also use the media if I need help with something or if I need to do research. Furthermore, I feel as if we are very dependent on media, especially the younger generation as some would feel lost without the media and their phones. Also, we are very reliant on the media to find out what's happening around the world, or to research something, as it's easier and quicker to do on your laptop or your phone. I strongly agree with Telegraphs article,as there are statistics to prove how society as become dependent on media. In addition, I think as the media has grown we've also grown to be dependent on it. 

Media Awards

Labrat

One of my favourite productions from media awards, was Labrat. I enjoyed the non-diegetic sounds played during the scenes as it really fitted in and created emotion and drama. It had a really clear narrative. I really liked the use of the close-ups and the and fade-out transitions. The way this production was shot looked very professional and the way it was edited didn't look messy. Furthermore, the use of the characters acting added drama and tension. The use of dim lighting at the end, also created a dramatic scene and helped engage the audience. Overall, this production was  shot extremely well and it had a well written narrative which was shown clearly to the audience. 

The second production I liked was The Experiment. I enjoyed this, as it had a different sci-fi narrative, which was shown nicely. The beginning started of extremely intriguing had my attention from the very start. The use of the handheld camera work adds a sense of tension and drama. In addition, there was tracking shot as the character was running. The non-diegetic music played in the background, which was parallel to the scene adds to the theme of tension. The overall production, was very fast paced which helped keep the audience engaged. I liked the use of a monochrome theme as she was going over her memories, as it added emotion. The use of the characters expressions helped make the audience feel sympathy and emotion towards. Finally, I enjoyed this production as the narrative was well written out and the way it was edited and shot was done professionally. 

 

Young & Rubicam's Psychographic Test

Result : Explorer 

I agree with this result of me being an explorer, as I enjoy discovering new things and facing new challenges. I also like trying new things.