Category: Communications & Media
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The Implications of the Christchurch Mosque Shootings for Journalism.
BCM 113 – Task 2 Social media is a platform that is used for a multitude of reasons. From connecting to family and friends and sharing moments, the use of the internet is a key way to connect with others in today’s society. But what happens when it is used to spread race-hate and exhibit […]
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Is there a right to copy?
BCM 113 Task 1 When reporting on stories or producing content in any manner, it’s imperative that practitioners are aware of the laws and matters that surround copyright & plagiarism. Copyright and plagiarism laws are important to all content producers as they ensure that their work is legally viewed as their own intellectual property. Without […]
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The Public Sphere > The Private Cube
When trying to figure out where my public sphere is and where I discuss and converse about all the affairs throughout the world I really didn’t have to think too far out the box before deciding … Snapchat is where it’s at. Snapchat is the place where I can take stupid videos, add a stupid […]
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Media Industries & Ownership
I like the news I consume and digest just like the sandwiches I consume & digest… cut right down the middle and even on both sides. When asked about where I consume most of my news the answer is simple. Everywhere. The truth is that when I’m looking for news I am always on the […]
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Case Study – YouTube v. Viacom
What was this lawsuit about? In 2006, Google bought YouTube for $1.65 billion (Ellingsen, 2014). YouTube, accused of illegally streaming and broadcasting 79, 000 copyrighted videos, was sued in 2007 by Viacom. Viacom, a leading producer in entertainment, had several allies against YouTube, including but not limited to Time Warner Inc and General Electric Co […]
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representation & interpretation
How is the cover of one of the most controversial albums represented and interpreted? They say a picture tells a thousand words and in the instance of an album cover this couldn’t be truer. The fact is that a single glimpse of an album cover is enough to evoke happiness, thought or even nostalgia into […]
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the influence of an audience.
“In a crazy way, being a part of an audience requires us to be apart as people.” When looking for a time I was part of an audience to write about I struggled to find one, not because there’s so few but rather because there are so many. My mind eventually leads me to my […]
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