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jorybrodkin

NARRATIVE IN THE MEDIA - 0 views

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narrative media theory reading writing genre news

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  • Characters,
  • functions of the plot, or they may produce the plot
  • development or exploration of character
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  • emphasis on certain aspects or parts of the characters' lives
  • narrator tells the story
  • commentator
  • newscaster
  • voice-over
  • point of vie
  • events are narrated or viewed.
  • Narratee (Listeners, viewers and the audience).
  • personal and subjective responses, our feelings, thoughts, attitudes and values
  • Narrative Codes
  • everything within a narrative has a particular function or serves a purpose
  • Enigma, Setting, Viewer Address or Character Codes are used, and their effects
  • certain codes to generate or control the flow of suspense, to provide setting, to engage the viewer's attention, to reveal character, or to further the plot
  • Genre. This refers to the 'type' of narrative which is being presented
  • governs or directs a number of aspects of a specific narrative
  • setting
  • characters are involved, what the narrative is about (themes, values and issues), its pleasures and effects on the viewer or listener
  • Narrative Form
  • particular way in which a narrative is put together
  • ordering of events and the time that it takes to present them
  • jorybrodkin on 02 Feb 14
     
    This study on narrative in media informs us on how narrative is very evident in media today. Not only do we use the form in literary works, but narrative (hand in hand with genre) work in media. For example, in the news, it is presented in order of first: the credibility of news, then presenting the current issue at hand, and finally an explanation of the resolution or following matter. This is applied in all forms of media.
jorybrodkin

SEVEN ELEMENTS OF GOOD STORYTELLING - 0 views

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elements storytelling creating building stories characters crucible protagonist antagonist premise good conclusion arches conflict

shared by jorybrodkin on 03 Feb 14 - No Cached
  • jorybrodkin on 03 Feb 14
     
    Looking at this reading on elements of good storytelling, the writer informs on 7 crucial parts in every good story. Starting with the premise, this gives the story a base, in which the characters are able to evolve from. In a good story, you need a main setting as well, where all events take place and gives reason to the story. Within the context of this story, you need both a protagonist and antagonist character, who are the main fighting force in the story. They add to the conflict, which is the rising part of the story, connected by arches, leading to a final resolution.
Carolynne Wong

Characters Belong to their Fans, Not their Creators - 1 views

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copyright intellectual property owners rights fanfic

shared by Carolynne Wong on 18 Feb 14 - No Cached
  • Carolynne Wong on 18 Feb 14
     
    No one can own a physical person, so why would that be different for fictional characters? This article argues how fictional characters should belong to the fans, and not the authors.
ryley Hughes

Main Film Genres - 0 views

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Film genres genre movies categories focus subject motive audience media communication Networking

shared by ryley Hughes on 01 Apr 14 - Cached
  • high energy
  • exciting storie
  • new experiences or exotic locales
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  • light-hearted plots consistently and deliberately designed to amuse and provoke laughter
  • sinister actions of criminals or mobsters
  • serious, plot-driven presentations, portraying realistic characters, settings, life situations, and stories involving intense character development and interaction
  • dramas, historical dramas, war films, medieval romps, or 'period pictures' that often cover a large expanse of time set against a vast, panoramic backdrop
  • often paired with other genres
  • Musical/dance films are cinematic forms that emphasize full-scale scores or song and dance routines in a significant way
  • centered on combinations of music, dance, song or choreography
  • quasi-scientific, visionary and imaginative
  • They are sometimes an offshoot of fantasy films (or superhero films), or they share some similarities with action/adventure films
  • horror and heartbreak of war
  • frighten and to invoke our hidden worst fears, often in a terrifying, shocking finale, while captivating and entertaining us at the same time
  • easily evaluate a film within its genre and allow for meaningful comparisons and some judgments on greatness
  • ryley Hughes on 01 Apr 14
     
    This webpage relates to our earlier discussion about genre theory which depicted some forms of media are more prone to fit into a particular genre label.  More so this page outlines the main types of genres in film which could be helpful for the media episodes project, in order to help identify an appropriate audience and content per the given episode content.  
jorybrodkin

Introduction to Genre Theory - 0 views

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genre theory reading writing

shared by jorybrodkin on 01 Feb 14 - No Cached
  • reducing complexity
  • frameworks may function to make form
  • transparent
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  • foregrounding the distinctive content of individual texts
  • genre is a framework within which to make sense of related texts
  • genre knowledge is typically tacit and would be difficult for most readers to articulate as any kind of detailed and coherent framework
  • one needs to encounter sufficient examples of a genre in order to recognize shared features as being characteristic of it
  • are mediating frameworks between texts, makers and interpreters.
  • genre makes possible the communication of content
  • constrains the possible ways in which a text is interpreted, guiding readers of a text towards a preferred reading
  • film requires several acts of "framing" it: as a fiction, as a Hollywood movie, as a comedy, as a Steve Martin movie, as a "summer movie" and so on
  • Genres offer an important way of framing texts which assists comprehension
  • orientates competent readers of the genre towards appropriate attitudes, assumptions and expectations
  • principal factor
  • directing of audience choice and of audience expectations
  • organizing of the subsets of cultural competences and dispositions
  • watching, listening to and reading
  • Familiarity with a genre enables readers to generate feasible predictions about events in a narrative
  • Different genres
  • contracts
  • between the text and the reader.
  • expectations on each side
  • communication
  • functions
  • epistemology
  • communicative
  • frame
  • offer various emotional pleasures such as empathy and escapism
  • identification of a text as part of a genre
  • enables potential readers to decide whether it is likely to appeal to them
  • derive a variety of pleasures from reading texts within genres which are orientated towards entertainment
  • jorybrodkin on 01 Feb 14
     
    This piece describes how genre is effective in reading and other forms of rhetoric. It can allow readers to get deeper into text, and understand the form of communication on paper. Similarly to genres in movies and TV, genre in written works allow a reader to get the sense of what is "going on". Reading more and more, a reader is able to understand and decipher which genre is which. They also enable readers to connect emotionally to a text, and experience feelings of the writer/characters.
Talia Baksh

Occupy Wall Street uses social media to spread nationwide - CBS News - 0 views

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Occupy Wall Street social media social movements

shared by Talia Baksh on 24 Mar 14 - No Cached
  • Occupy Wall Street uses social media to spread nationwide
  • (CBS) - Social media has been an important tool for protesters overseas. Now that the Occupy Wall Street protests have reached a tipping point, the abundance of online organizing is staggering.
  • Once we took a closer look at the movement and how it was being organized, we were impressed. The protesters used all forms of social media keep the movement alive. 
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  • Facebook pages have popped up for major cities across the country. Twitter hashtags have been established for communication at general assemblies. Countless videos have been posted to YouTube, Vimeo and Livestream. We found some moving personal accounts of job loss and helplessness shared on the blog, "We are the 99 percent."
  • Occupy Wall Street even got an Internet meme. The Occupy Sesame Street meme puts the central characters of the children's show in the shoes of regular Americans, with one Twitter user tweeting, "Truly outrageous that 99% of the cookies are consumed by 1% of the monsters on PBS. #occupysesamestreet."
  • Meetup groups have formed in 872 cities across the U.S., using the Occupy Together website as a central hub. We look forward to seeing the status updates, tweets, Instagrams...you get it.
  • Talia Baksh on 24 Mar 14
     
    This short article describes the social media efforts employed by the Occupy movement. It also includes links to some of these social media pages to further arouse the interest by the reader.
Talia Baksh

5 Killer Web Design Tips That Will Make Your Life Easier | Adda Birnir - 0 views

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web design tips and tricks design rules

shared by Talia Baksh on 24 Mar 14 - No Cached
  • 5 Killer Web Design Tips That Will Make Your Life Easier
  • We all want to have a beautifully designed website and yet, it's surprisingly hard. So what is it that great designers know that the rest of us don't?
  • 1. Learn the fundamental rules of type design:
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  • The key to good web design, says Ryan Shafer, Lead Digital Designers at MTV & VH1, is remembering that the web is really just a bunch of text. "I encourage all budding web designers to embrace that the web is fundamentally about typography design."
  • For headlines: Make them bold and easy to scan San serif typefaces are great for headlines because they are stark and easy to read at larger sizes For body text, you want to maximize legibility: For lots of text opt for a serif typeface Make the font-size much larger than you think is necessary, we recommend 16 px at minimum Lines should never be more than 50-60 characters long
  • 2. Pick a solid typeface, and maybe one with a touch of whimsy
  • the web is pixel based. So if your image isn't large enough it's going to look pixelated.
  • Proxima Nova has replaced Helvetica Neue as my sans-serif typeface of choice.
  • 3. Pick a three-color pallette & then stick to it!
  • When it comes to picking a color pallette the key is to pick it and stick (to) it. Consistency is everything when it comes to creating a cohesive color palette for your site.
  • 4. Make sure your photos are the right size
  • When it comes to picking a font-face you want to pick something super easy to read, graphic, and maybe something a little, you know, whimsical.
  • "Photo clarity adds a lot of credibility to a site, even if they weren't taken by you."
  • 5. When in doubt, give it space
  • The most important design tip is also the simplest: "Make sure your content has breathing room; give it proper margins will help with legibility and focus."
  • "Too much text can be a bit daunting. Text is necessary so make sure to break it up with larger sub headings and legible paragraphs. Considering using icons or images as alternative ways to communicate your point."
  • Consistency is key. Nothing will tank your design faster than picking one design direction and then switching it halfway through.
  • Talia Baksh on 24 Mar 14
     
    This article highlights 5 golden rules for effective web design. The article describes how to make typefaces work to your advantage, how to choose colour palettes, the advantages of correctly sized graphics, how to include space and headings, and the importance of consistency in design.
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