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VIDEOGAMES: HENRY JENKINS - FANDOM AND PARTICIPATORY CULTURE BLOG TASK

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  1) What is the definition of a fan? - A  person who likes and admires someone or something in a very enthusiastic way. 2) What the different types of fan identified in the factsheet? -  Hardcore/True Fan -  Newbie - Anti-fan 3) What makes a ‘fandom’? - A term used to apply to groups of people fascinated with any subject. 4) What is Bordieu’s argument regarding the ‘cultural capital’ of fandom? - Bordieu argues a kind of ‘cultural capital’ which confers a symbolic power and status for the fan, especially within the realm of their fandom. 5) What examples of fandom are provided on pages 2 and 3 of the factsheet? - Fan art for Sherlock Holmes the book from 19th Century  - Fan art for Sherlock the show 21st Century 6) Why is imaginative extension and text creation a vital part of digital fandom? -  Digital fandoms use technology in multiple ways and Fiske sees this as  the ‘cultural economy’ of fandoms, one that is focused not on making  money but on expressing the complex ideas and valu
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Online, Social and Participatory media index

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1)  OSP: Clay Shirky - End of Audience blog tasks 2) OSP: Influencers and celebrity culture 3) OSP: Taylor Swift CSP - Language and Representations 4) OSP: Taylor Swift CSP - Audience and Industries  5) Baseline Assessment learner response 6)  OSP: Postcolonial theory - Gilroy and diasporic identity 7)  OSP: The Voice - blog case study
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The Voice CSP: case study blog tasks

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Language and contexts Homepage Go to  the Voice homepage  and answer the following: 1) What news website key conventions can you find on the Voice homepage?  Key conventions you might find on the Voice homepage include a prominent headline section featuring the latest news stories, visually engaging images or videos, and clear categorization of articles (like politics, entertainment, lifestyle, etc.). 2) What are some of the items in the top menu bar and what does this tell you about the content, values and ideologies of the Voice? The top menu bar typically includes categories like News, Entertainment, Lifestyle, and Opinion. This suggests that the Voice values a diverse range of content that resonates with its audience, focusing on community interests and cultural representation. 3) Look at the news stories on the Voice homepage. Pick  two  stories and explain why they might appeal to the Voice's target audience.   might choose one that highlights a local event or issue and anoth
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Paul Gilroy - blog tasks

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 1) Gilroy suggests that racial identities are constructed through historical processes and social interactions rather than being fixed categories. He emphasizes that identities are fluid and shaped by cultural exchanges and experiences. 2) Gilroy argues that the causes and history of racism are deeply rooted in colonialism and the legacy of slavery. He highlights that racism is not just a social phenomenon but a historical construct that has evolved over time, influenced by economic and political factors. 3) Ethnic absolutism refers to the belief that ethnic identities are rigid and immutable. Gilroy opposes it because he believes it limits the understanding of identity as dynamic and interconnected, promoting a more inclusive view that transcends strict ethnic boundaries. 4) Gilroy views diasporic identity as a complex and hybrid construct that emerges from the experiences of migration and displacement. He sees it as a way for individuals to navigate multiple cultural influences and
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Baseline assessment learner response

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  Baseline assessment learner response Create a new blog post called 'Y13 baseline assessment learner response' and complete the following tasks: 1) Type up your feedback in  full  (you don't need to write the mark and grade if you want to keep this confidential). WWW:this is a useful lesson in how much we need to revise and practice final exams in year 13. Q2 is a mid level answer so we need to build on that.   EBI:in Q1 and Q3 you need much more from the csps. 2) Focusing on the BBC  Newsbeat  question, write three ways it helps to fulfil the BBC's mission statement that you  didn't  include in your original assessment answer. Use the mark scheme for ideas. Newsbeat informs Radio 1 listeners about the news – important events going on in the UK and around the world including breaking news and developing stories. This includes politics, economics, crime, sport and entertainment. The BBC’s remit demands that it offers informative content to all audience demographics
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Taylor Swift: Audience and Industries blog tasks

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  Taylor Swift: Audience and Industries blog tasks Create a new blogpost called 'Taylor Swift: Audience and Industries blog tasks' and work through the following to complete your case study. Audience Background and audience wider reading Read  this Guardian feature on stan accounts and fandom . Answer the following questions: 1) What examples of fandom and celebrities are provided in the article? The article likely provides examples of various fandoms and celebrities, such as the fandom surrounding Taylor Swift, BTS, or other popular artists. These examples illustrate the different ways fans engage with their favorite celebrities, including social media interactions, fan clubs, and participation in events like concerts or fan conventions. 2) Why did Taylor Swift run into trouble with her fanbase?   Taylor Swift ran into trouble with her fanbase primarily due to her public feud with Kanye West and the subsequent fallout from it. This situation created a divide among her fans, wi
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