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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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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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Pitch | The Formula One Community
This autoethnographic research will illustrate the shifting perspectives present within the Formula One community, highlighting the transformation of fan culture (Participatory Culture) and its reinforcement through social media (User Engagement) (Jenkins, 2009). In recent years, Formula One has emerged as a growing media phenomenon across major social platforms (Cowie, 2021), using diverse content to introduce…
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Let’s Play: Peer Insights & Self-Reflection
The Last of Us is a great game to talk about! I think it’d be really interesting to touch on the paratext associated with The Last of Us in terms of the Series, and maybe draw comparisons on how the gameplay differs from the series, touching on key elements like: Narrative, Aesthetic choices, and the…
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Media Niche: The Winning Formula!
A media niche is described as a subculture, a specialized area of interest within the broader media landscape. It represents a segment of the audience with distinct preferences and interests, diverging from the mainstream audience. Or a simpler definition, a particular “corner of the internet that has a well-established audience and culture” (PREM website, n.d.).…
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Reflecting on “University Life: Managing Expectations”
This research project was modelled on my personal experience and uncertainty when entering university. I found that many people that I’d spoken to empathized with my concerns, which is what inspired this study. A pilot study was conducted to test the hypothesis and success of the research outcomes. The process of conducting this research has…
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University Life: Managing Expectations
Afreen Maklai University of Wollongong Dubai, UAE To Cite: Maklai, A. (2023). University Life: Managing Expectations. UOWD. https://afreenscorner.wordpress.com/2023/06/25/university-life-managing-expectations/ Section 1 Introduction After graduating high school, university is often considered to be the next hurdle students have to face and overcome. For students about to start university, it’s common to have a set of preconceived notions…