Week 5 Task & Entry

Write a short essay of about 400 words about the below stated issue: news and you, again.

Who owns the newspapers and TV stations in your country? Do you think this has an effect on the news that you hear?

There are a number of newspapers and TV stations in Malaysia which both of them are collect and provide news to all the reader and audience. There are similarity on this both station which they convey the current event and information that usually happening around our own country. There are different races in Malaysia, so Malaysia has different language of newspapers such as Malay, English, Chinese and Tamil.

Malay language newspaper is the main and larger amount of newspaper that publishes from Malaysia follow by English and Chinese language newspaper. There are over 30 mewspapers and tabloids which published from Malaysia. The most popular newspapers in Malaysia included Berita Harian, The Star, New Straits Time and Sin Chew Daily. Malaysian newspapers are for information on local issues, politics, events, celebrations, people and business. There are two type of newspaper company in Malaysia which either owned by the government or owned by component parties of the Barisan Nasional coalition government. For instance, The Star is an English language and tabloid format newspaper. It is majority owned by the Malaysia Chinese Association based on government of Malaysia. Meanwhile, Sin Chew Daily is a leading Chinese language newspaper in Malaysia which owned by Sin Chew Media Corporation Berhad, a subsidiary of Media Chinese International Limited.

On the other hands, there are 11 channels TV in Malaysia. Three of them are government public-owned by Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) which are the two television channels terrestrial free-to-air TV1 and TV2 while TV Alhijraj are public government-owner by Al Hijrah Media Corporation. The TV3, NTV7, 8TV and TV9 are private commercial-owned by Media Prima, Worldview Broadcasting (Malaysia) Sendirian Berhad are private commercial owned by Media Citra Berhad. Besides, Astro also is one of the TV channels which are popular around the Malaysia. Astro is owned and operated by Astro Television Network System Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Astro Malaysia Holdings Sdn Bhd that owned by Astro Holdings Sdn Bhd.   

I believe that both newspaper and TV station provide the true and correct information of society to the people. There are different crimes and fact everywhere in our daily life that will convey by both of these media. There are also telling about the political, economic and social changes in different countries. Sometime, there describe the changes of government, resolution and other societies in education, science and medicine industry. In short, the news from the newspaper and TV are more reliable than other media because there have go under investigation of a subject, performs research and conducts interviews to gather information before they spread out the message to the people.

Week 4 Task & Entry

Write a short essay about 400 words about the below stated issues: news and you.

How often do you read the paper or watch the news on TV? How important is it for you to keep up with current events?

News is a form of communication which informs us the current events. News may refer as message which provides the information and the details of an incident. It will value the fact and inform us what are happening around the world. News is very important because it helps us to get in touch with the world around us. Without knowing any news, we do not know what is happening in our country which lack of information and knowledge.

We can get the news from either the newspaper or the TV. I usually watch the news on the TV rather than reading the newspaper because TV news is much more efficiency and entertainment. TV news may brings provide a better visual image what is going on. There usually show actual photos and footage of the story which produces emotion to us. The delivery of news from TV is a lot faster than newspaper. Meanwhile, sometime I will read the news from newspaper. Although the newspaper does not gives any of emotion whatsoever and not so efficiency but it helps us to improve our grammar and vocabulary. As the technology era advances, there also people who get news from the Internet. For instance, people knowing the news through the social media by access the Facebook, Twitter, online newspapers and so on.

There are some reasons why we need to keep up with current event. One of the reasons is to build informed opinions. Gaining knowledge in world affairs and current events allow us to decide where you fall on the key issues that affect your city, region and country. It also gives us the ability to influence the law in a meaningful and thoughtful way. Besides, we can learn about cultures outside of our own. By keeping up-to-date with current events, we have the opportunity to change our opinion of cultural stereotypes and learn about what is happening and what is important to the international community in the towns and cities you own. Additionally, keep up with current events to spark engaging discussion which enjoy healthy debate or discussion with friends, colleagues and community groups to increase their knowledge on issues such as poverty, hunger, war, and conflict, foreign policy and economy world. There is always a growing awareness often built on the kind of conversation.

In conclusion, news is important for us in our daily life. By getting the news, people can build informed opinions, learn about other culture and spark engaging discussion with the people around them. Keep up with current event can provide us a better future and generation.

Week 3 Task & Entry

Write a short essay of about 400 words on the 'subject-matter' below stated. 
What is theatre? How do you think theatre, as a media form, communicates messages to its audience?

      According to Wikipedia, theatre is a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place. The performers may communicate this experience to the audience through combinations of gesture, speech, song, music or dance. Elements of design and stagecraft are used to enhance the physicality, presence and immediacy of the experience. Theatre today includes performances of plays and musicals. Although it can be defined broadly to include opera and ballet, those art forms are outside the scope of this article.

       Based on the research by University of North CarolinaWilmington (UNCW), in the theatre we see men and women in action—what they do and why they do it—and we discover insight about our world by seeing through others’ eyes. Theatre is a major form of human expression, taking place in the present, but connecting us to other times and places. Through characterization, design, and technology, theatre artists provide a window into the human condition. Theatre is both visual and aural, a shared experience between audience and performers. Theatre is a dynamic art form, constantly changing to include current issues and new media. It is the imitation or representation of life, performed for other people; the performance of dramatic literature; drama; the milieu of actors and playwrights, the place that is the setting for dramatic performances.

       Theatre is a type of media form which can bring messages to the audience. There is more effective if we use theatre as a media form because it just like a story telling for people to recall the facts or the story. The writer has to be creative and think of ways to set an emotion into each character which can be felt by the audience such as comedy, romance, mystery and so on. Besides, they need to think on the type of audience would be aiming at and have to keep in mind of their target audience. According to Wikipedia once again, theatre has involves the audiences in variety of ways. Audiences have been engaged differently, often as active participants in the action on a highly practical level. Audience participation can range from asking for volunteers to go onstage. By using audience participation, the performer invites the audience to feel a certain way and by doing so they may change their attitudes, values and beliefs in regard to the performance's topic.

Week 2 Task & Entry

Task 1

Get photographs of at least 10 different type of MEDIA FORMS, and describe them. Make sure you note your references if you get the photographs from somewhere else.

1. Primitive Media

Smoke Signal

Primitive media bear the marks of the human touch.It reveal the aesthetic and subtle communicative possibilities of primitive media.The end of every medium should be to reveal the connect between the natural, the cultural and the spiritual elements of a community. Primitive media, unlike mainstream media, have no implicit or explicit agenda. Though graffiti are an unedited display of emotion, a wall journal can serve as a fine primitive medium to fulfill the creative aspirations of a community.

Reference: http://www.angelfire.com/nd/nirmaldasan/editorials/february2007.html

2. Printed Media

Newspaper

Print media is one of the oldest and basic forms of mass communication. It includes books, newspapers, weeklies, magazines, monthlies and other forms of printed journals.Print media has the advantage of making a longer impact on the minds of the reader, with more in-depth reporting and analysis.

Reference: http://download.nos.org/srsec335new/ch5.pdf

3. Digital Media

Browsers

Digital media is a form of electronic media where data are stored in digital which is opposed to analog form. It can refer to the technical aspect of storage and transmission (e.g. hard disk drives or computer networking) of information or to the "end product", such as digital video, augmented reality, digital signage, digital audio, or digital art .

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_media

4. Broadcast Media

Radio Station WTUL Studio

The sequencing of content in a broadcast is called a schedule. With all technological endeavors a number of technical terms and slang are developed please see the list of broadcasting terms for a glossary of terms used. Television and radio programs are distributed through radio broadcasting over frequency bands such regulation includes determination of the width of the bands, range, licencing, types of receivers and transmitters used, and acceptable content.

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_media

5. Film Media

2012 Film

'Film' encompasses motion pictures as individual projects, as well as the field in general. The name comes from the photographic film also called filmstock, historically the primary medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist—motion pictures or just pictures, the silver screen, photoplays, the cinema, picture shows, flicks—and commonlymovies

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_media

6. Art as Media

Garden Hand Sculpture

"Media art" refers to artworks that depend on a technological component to function. The term "media" applies to any communication device used to transmit and store information. By incorporating emerging technologies into their artworks, artists using new media are constantly redefining the traditional categories of art.

Reference: http://www.museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca/sgc-cms/expositions-exhibitions/arts_mediatiques-media_arts/art_mediatique-media_art-eng.php

7. Electronic Media

Camera

Electronic Media is information or data that is created, distributed and accessed using a form of electronics, electromechanical energy or any equipment used in electronic communications. The common equipment we use on a day to day basis to access Electronic Media is our television, radio, computer, cell phones and other devices transporting information to and from us by means of electronic involvement.

Reference: http://www.electronicmedia.co.za/

8. Written Media

Word

Written media offer access to readers whom you might not be able to address orally. It is a relatively inexpensive way to reach a large audience and also a permanent, indisputable record of what you've said — for both you and your audience. Written media give a chance to think your message through carefully and double-check it before you deliver it.

Reference: http://writingforresults.net/Acro_3/3_medium/2_writtn.pdf

9. Mobile Media

Mobile

The mobile media content includes over 8 billion dollars worth of mobile music such as ringing tones, tones, MP3 files, karaoke, music videos, music streaming services and others; over 5 billion dollars worth of mobile gaming; and various news, entertainment and advertising services. Similar to the internet, mobile is also an interactive media. Mobile is often called the 7th Mass Medium and either the fourth screen.

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_media

10. Outdoor Media

The Giant FedEx Box

Outdoor media is a form of mass media which comprises billboards, signs, placards placed inside and outside of commercial buildings or objects like shops or buses, flying billboards (signs in tow of airplanes), blimps, and skywriting. Many commercial advertisers use this form of mass media when advertising in sports stadiums. Tobacco and alcohol manufacturers used billboards and other outdoor media extensively.

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_media

Task 2
Write an essay of about 400 words:
Identify at least four social/cultural groups and what media you think they use. You can include photographs of you like.

A social or cultural group is a group of people who interact with one another and has the same characteristics and also sense of unity. In recent years, media is changing either for the better or worse. Today's technology has made media penetrating everyone's daily life especially generation Y. Imagine if there is no internet connection, televisions and radios around us, it would make our world scattered. All these media facilities are very important for us of what is going on around us. Therefore, different social group of people are using the different media facilities.

      Firstly, one of the social groups is office workers. Office workers are a group of people who has long working hour in the office. To achieve their daily task, media such as internet, computers and smart phone are widely used. Internet is commonly use for knowledge sharing and problem solving. Internet can be accessed via computers. Usually computers are used to entry business data, software development, real time scenario stimulation and others business related operation. Some company even has their own server for Web hosting or data storage purpose. Computers from a size of room have evolved into small and handy device named smart phone. Office worker use it to check mail, observe stock market or communication to provide rapid response to their customer.

      Secondly, other social groups that can be identified are the photographers or the videographers. Contrast to first social group mentioned above, this group of people usually work outdoor. Cameras and video cameras are the media they often used to present their ideas or creativity. To perfect their creation, computer is used to do some refinement. Once they have complete their product, normally they will send to their client via internet or postage. Some of this people prefer to get inspiration by putting an eye for other artist works via internet or art exhibition.

      Thirdly, the social groups are the drivers. They mostly interact with the media which are the Global Positioning System (GPS). The advance technology brings benefit to the drivers which that the drivers can use the GPS to reach their location without driving the wrong road. Sometimes, GPS will lead them to the shortest road and also help to avoid from traffic jams. The driver can save their time and petrol by using the GPS.

      Lastly, students also are one of the social groups. They use mobile phone and computer frequently. They communicate with their friends with a distance by using the mobile phone or computer. They message, call or webcam with each other to chit-chat or ask something. In new era, there have Facebook, Yahoo, WhatsApp and so on which are free of charge with internet connection. These media facilities help the student to save cost and enhance the relationship among them.

      In conclusion, there are many more social groups with using the different media in the part of daily life. Recently, media is keep changing day by day so that we must use wisely. We also gain a lot of benefit by using the advance media nowadays.