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Blogging
Serious Media or Just a Rant?
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Not everyone is happy with traditional forms of media. Concerns about independence and a decline in public debate have left many feeling that their voice will never be heard or considered. However, the internet has meant that ordinary people can be both producer and distributor of information and opinions through web-logs (blogs). However, the question still remains; are their voices really being heard? Having an online presence is one thing, but how do you attract attention to your blog when there are already 8.5 million bloggers out there? This program will inform students about the emergence of blogs, look at their associated negatives and positives and debate whether they really are an opportunity for the alternative voice or just uncensored rants.
Not everyone is happy with traditional forms of media. Concerns about independence and a decline ...
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e-Pirates of the Digital Age
Copyright issues in software and music
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This program will analyse a variety of contemporary issues which are related to the use of ICT in society ? focusing specifically on piracy and copyright of computer-related media, including software, games and music. New technology has had an incredible impact on the way people use information. Some of the issues facing our society are not yet covered by government policy and conflict with each other very often arises. Ethical and legal issues are not always in sync with each other and are very often quite difficult to police
This program will analyse a variety of contemporary issues which are related to the use of ICT in...
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How to Make Digital Stories
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A digital story is a form of media that allows students to share their creative writing in a way that can be expressed through audio files, digital photos and imagery. It can be shared via email or downloadable link and can be stored safely on a CD, DVD, website, computer hard drive or other storage device. A perfect example of using multiliteracy in the classroom, creating a digital story is one of the ways in which technology is re-shaping the way students learn and relate to each other by allowing them to share their thoughts, ideas, images and music digitally with the world.
A digital story is a form of media that allows students to share their creative writing in a way ...
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Making a Video
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This program looks at the various stages in making a video - from concept development to production and finally editing in post-production. A number of staff involved in this program provide first-hand insight into how it progressed through the various stages of the video-making process.
This program looks at the various stages in making a video - from concept development to producti...
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Making Photographs
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Making Photographs explores all aspects of photography - its beginnings, its purposes and uses, its rules and its role in the media. This program is an excellent resource for students who are beginning to study photography or who want to develop greater depth in their understanding and practice.
Making Photographs explores all aspects of photography - its beginnings, its purposes and uses, i...
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Massaging the Message. Truth the Media and You
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Many people regard the media, whether it is the internet, television or another medium, as a ?window on the world?. But the reality is very different. This program examines the way that the media manipulates its own versions of ?the truth?. A series of specially created examples demonstrate how, through the selection of sound, language, locations, images and people, different meanings can be created. The program demonstrates the need to be critically alert when using the media. Arguing that there may be many versions of ?the truth?, this program demonstrates that media consumers need to be wary of accepting any one of them.
Many people regard the media, whether it is the internet, television or another medium, as a ?win...
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Moving Pictures as Text
An Introduction to the Language of Film and Television
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This program introduces the notion of visual literacy and the particular vocabulary and grammar of film and television, by utilising clips from film and television.
This program introduces the notion of visual literacy and the particular vocabulary and grammar o...
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Photography
Basic Lighting
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This program is a comprehensive introduction to lighting in photography. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to achieve the best results through understanding the features of hard and soft light. Students are encouraged to apply the techniques to their own photography. The program is conveniently divided into three chapters for easy reference and compromises of Indoor, Outdoor and Studio Lighting. This is essential viewing for everyone interested in enhancing their photographic skills.
This program is a comprehensive introduction to lighting in photography. It provides a step-by-st...
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Writing for the Media
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In order to have a better understanding of the media, it is necessary to have an appreciation of the language used and familiarity with the input we can have into newspapers, radio and television. This program goes to the experts in order to discover how to write an effective press release, get a letter into the paper, prepare for radio talkback, write a news story or feature, write for the spoken word of radio and television or offer criticism to the media.
In order to have a better understanding of the media, it is necessary to have an appreciation of ...
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