Algorithmic Control III

I don't know whether to be happy or sad that this is my last #bcm112 blog post (just a little relieved maybe haha) This week we spoke about a lot of things including privacy, surveillance and the price of content. What really got me thinking this week though was the concept of the 'social media …

Algorithmic Control II

It's hard to imagine a world without it, but I imagine those who lived their entire lives without knowing or having the access to the internet and still got along just fine in life. I honestly couldn't even begin to think of what I would do if I didn't have access to the internet 24/7. And …

Algorithmic Control I

A BCM112 and BCM113 content crossover how exciting! In this weeks lecture we discussed the concept of Algorithmic and Content Control (in other words, copyright). What is Copyright?... "Copyright is the right to copy." This means that original creators of products and anyone they give authorisation to are the only ones with the exclusive right …

Interent Paradigm IV

For this week's topic we explored the work of theorist and sociologist Jean Baudrillard and her study that examines the relationships between reality, symbols, and society, in particular the significations and symbolism of culture and media involved in constructing an understanding of shared existence. From this study, Jean develops two concepts in order to start a …

Internet Paradigm III

Schema? What the ***k is Schema? Well, this weeks topic we touched on 'Schema' in relation to the internet paradigm. Now I somewhat understand the concept, I will now attempt to explain it to you ... An article by Kendra Cherry explains 'a schema is a cognitive framework or concept that helps organise and interpret information.' Schemas …

The Internet Paradigm II

In this weeks topic, I will be discussing Legacy Media vs Distributed Media and what they each mean in today's society. Legacy Media is news that is always seen as a 'pre-packaged media' that is sold with a bundle of other content. It is a media that is considered old and outdated, such as radio, television, …

The Internet Paradigm

In this weeks bcm112 lecture, we discussed the conceptulization the Internet Paradigm. What does this mean exactly? Well ... Firstly, the paradigm is 'a distinct set of concepts or thought patterns, include theories, research methods, and standards for what constitutes legitimate contributions to a field'. The idea of a paradigm shift is 'the successive transition …

Project Beta – BCM112

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4wKgCraay4&feature=youtu.be DIGITAL ARTEFACT - girl gang media  BACKGROUND As discussed in the Project Pitch, my digital artefact is an Instagram and blog site that focuses primarily on women empowerment. This project idea stems from my interest and potential love of social media marketing which is why I have created girl gang media as a learning …

4 Things to know about the Rebel Wilson v Bauer Media Defamation Case.

What happens when your “jealous” and “disgruntled” former classmate contacts Woman’s Day? You get the largest defamation payout in Australian legal history and massive global attention focused on the Australian legal system. In 2015, the Rebel Wilson v Bauer Media defamation case brought a touch of Hollywood to the doorstep of the Victorian Supreme Court.  Everyone …

The Medium is the Message II – Digital Communication Network

Not going to lie, I struggled wrapping my head around this weeks topic. This is what I seemed to grasp from the lecture and some further information from outside sources about the networked economy and digital communication. The digital communcation network has been quietly making progress across all parts of our lives. Let's think about …