Week 2 Task
#Get image/photograph of different type of media form at least 10 and describe them. Make sure give references or the photograph is credited if the photograph was taken from somewhere else.
1) Web Banner
- A Web banner is a form of media form in advertising that used widely in the World Wide Web delivered by an ad server. This form of online advertising entails embedding an advertisement into a web page. It is intended to attract trafic to a website by liking to the advertiser's website.
2) Television
-Television is a a form of media or also a telecommunication mediu, for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be black and white or in color version, with or without sound. TV may also refer to a television set. television programming or even television transmission.
3) Tablet computer
-A tablet computer, or simply tablet, is a mobile computer, larger than a mobile phone or personal digital assistant, integrated into a flat touch screen and primarily operated by touching the screena dn instead of using a physical keyboard, it often uses an onscreen virtual keyboard.
4) Blog
- Blog also has become a pervasive form of media. It is some type of website that is maintained by an individual, with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or interactive media such as images and videos. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse chronological order with most recent posts shown at the top.
5) Mobile phones
- Mobile phones were introduced in Japan in 1979 but became a mass media starting from the year 1998. Sooner after that, most form of media content were introduced on mobile phones. The media content includes ring tones, mp3 file, music videos and streaming services. It also provides and become one of the platform for mobile gaming, news, entertainment and advertising services. Mobile has several unique benefits which makes the mobile more powerful media than either the TV or the internet since mobile being being permanently carried and always connected with the people.
(http://www.scriptdebate.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/mobile-phones.jpg)(8/11/12)
6) Film
- The film name comes from the photographiv film, historically the primaru medium for recording and displaying motion pictures which nowadays are commonly known as movies. Film is considered by many to be an important art form as the films can entertain, educate, enlighten and inspire the audiences. Any film can become worldwide attraction, especially with the addition of dubbing or subtitles that translate the film message.
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAO5UJ9AIBmx6k-51CkT_nvtNVYwcgNKkl-GHQNolOYZfSGFYD86267NFZhv8IXkwly8eDLUoGncPz-Dl27ReleLHw5WTI4LR9MIVK4F6XSmqUNnbv_VmaGv85D-aPO0kPaKV9ct7KVUoD/s1600-r/logo4.jpg)(8/11/12)
7) Video games
- A video game is a computer-controlled game where a video display such as monitor or television is the primary feedback device. Usually there are rules and goals, but in more open-ended games the player may be free to whatever they like within the confines virtual universe. Video game has evolved into a catchall phrase that encompasses the aforementioned along with any game made for any other device including but not limited to mobile phones, PDAs, calculators and etc.
(http://www.geekscribe.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/game_consoles1.png)(8/11/12)
8)Newspaper
- A newspaper is a publication containing news information and advertising, usually printed on low-cost paper called newsprint. It may be general or special interest, most often published daily or weekly. The meida form has thrived even in the face of competition from technologies such as radio and television. Moreover, the recent developments on the internet pose a major threats to its business model , however paid circulation is declining in most countries and advertising revenue, which makes up the rest of the newspaper income.
(http://uppercaise.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/papers-1.jpg?w=600)(8/11/12)
9)Radio
- Radio is the transmission of signals through free space by electromagnetic radiation frequency that the waves are called radio waves. Until now, the radio has takes many forms, including wireless networls and mobile communications of all types, as well as radio broadcasting. Before the advent of television, commercial radio broadcasts included not only news and music, but dramas, comedies, variety shows, and many other forms of entertainment. Radio was unique among methods of dramatic presentation for it only used sound.
(http://www.interestingtopics.net/storage/1c43fc80cd444c0c3b8ea1c8fcfdd945.jpg)(8/11/12)
10) Books
- A book is collection of paper sheets, parchment or any other material with a piece of text written on them, bound together along one edge within covers. A book is also a literary work or main division of such a work. Now, a book can be produces in electronic format known as e-book.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Brockhaus_Lexikon.jpg)(8/11/12)
Week 2 Entry
#Identify at least four social/cultural groups and what media you think they use. Write at least 400 words.
From my
observation of people in my daily lives, so far i've known at least four
social/ cultural groups and the media that I think they used. The four
social/cultural groups that i've identified are the nerds, the goths,the
hipsters and the staright edge.
First, I will
explain about the nerds. The nerds or a nerd is a person, typically described
as being overly intellectual, obsseive or socially impaired. They usually shown
as unpopular, obscure and usually involves in non-mainstream activities such as
either the highly technical or relating topics of fiction or fantasy. Other
than that, many nerds are described as shy, quirky and unattractive and nerds
can be identified by their hobbies , interest, personality, social skills and
even physical appearances. And for the media that they used are usually
activities that often include computers, video games, the internet and
television.
Secondly, I will
explain about the Hipsters. The hipsters are usually referred to a subculter of
a young, recently settled urban middle class adults and older teenagers
starting from the years of the 90's. Hipster people has been described to have
a mutating, trans-Atlantic melting pot of styles, taste and behaviours. And for
the media that they interested are usually independent film, magazines,
websites and has a major interest in independent music, alternative lifestyles
with independent political views.
Thirdly, I will
explain about the Goths. The Goths is a contemporary subculture that found in
many countries. It bega n from England and the culture has survived much longer
than other subculter of the same era and it continues to diversify which
explains why the Goth people can be seen amongst the teenagers, young
adults,adults and even the old people. And for the media that they interested are
the goth usually were associated with their tastes in music, aesthetics and
fashion. The music that they created itself encompasses a number of different
styles and is popular.
Forth, I will
explain about the Straight edges. The Straight edge is one of the subculture
and subgenre of hardcore punks. It usually associated with the teenagers and
young adults whose adherents refrain from drinking alcohol, tobacco and drugs.
This subculture emerges in the mid 80's
as the reaction against perceived "jock" element of the
developing scene. And for the media that they interested are music, bands
aesthetics and beliefs and they do have the same interests and used the same
media like normal people except they're really stick to their principles.
-total of 410 words-
Azura Binti Abd.Mokmin
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Media Anthropology (week 2 entry) (9.11.12)
