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Contextual Essay: The Cycle of Prejudice in Media
Visual Essay Introduction: The Impact of Media Across history, the subliminal influence of both traditional and contemporary media in shaping public perceptions and attitudes is indisputable (McLuhan, 1964) (Habermas, 1962). Media platforms, from the ink-stained pages to the flickering glow of screens, have played a crucial role in facilitating a long-standing relationship between individuals and…
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“The Price of Fame”
It was a thrilling day for locals at the iconic Circuit de Monaco, fans took to the stands in support of their Monegasque pole sitter.
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Reflection | Ethnographies & Fictional Narratives
Autoethnographic Research | An Overview For my Digital Artefact, I created a fictional tale immersed in the thrilling world of Formula One. In the course of my autoethnographic research, I delved into diverse fan characteristics, exploring communication patterns, perspectives, and values. Notably, how; following the emergence of social media (GP Blog, 2022), fans have evolved…
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Overcooked! 2 | A Cooking Guide
Video games have evolved significantly over the years, utilizing various ‘affective design principles’ to craft an immersive gaming experience, complete with complex and thought-provoking narratives, captivating soundscapes, and most notably, stunning visuals that embody a ‘photo-realistic’ appeal, effectively blurring the lines between reality and fiction (Baudrillard, 1994). This evokes an emotional response as it instills…
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Overcooked! 2: Analyzing the Culinary Chaos
Introduction Media text has played a significant role in defining how individuals interact with one another, influencing societal structures and functions (Shukla, 2023), as we move towards a ‘global village’ (McLuhan, 1989). Communication technologies has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from primitive cave paintings to the ever-expansive world of the ‘Meta-Verse’, with a growing focus…
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BETA | Overcooked! 2 – The Recipe of Life
Overcooked 2 is often mistaken as a children’s game due to its playful design elements. The game features ‘vibrant’ and ‘whimsical’ visuals that caters to a younger demographic, with a diverse cast of unique characters and cleverly crafted levels that add a refreshing and enjoyable dynamic (Hunicke, LeBlanc, & Zubek, 2004) to the overall gaming…
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Formula One: Findings
My study employs a combination of participant observation and autoethnographies, utilizing the ‘walk-through’ and ‘scroll-back’ methodology. Which involves a comprehensive content analysis of my field-site, YouTube and Instagram. My study demonstrates the impact social media has had on the evolution of motorsport; through digital networks (convergence culture) (Jenkins, 2006).