VJ & DJ's - Sound From louiseruddick in (667 days old)

I have always been of the opinion that music is a powerful influence, and has the ability to provoke strong emotions. But after looking more closely as DJ's, the whole thing is much more in depth than… more

Globalisation & Convergence From louiseruddick in (668 days old)

The Emergence of Globalisation There are 3 main catalysts which can be identified when considering the emergence of glabalisation: 1) The end of The Cold War 2) Modernism 3) The development of… more

The Post-Human Technological From louiseruddick in (668 days old)

Many modern films have explored the possibility of future generations experiencing the introduction of 'cyborgs' or 'robots' into society. This idea of a 'cyborg' represents an impossible desire, and … more

Introduction - What is Media? From louiseruddick in (668 days old)

The first, and probably most important thing to consider before beginning this module, is to consider what the media actually IS. It is only then that we can ascertain what a NEW media culture is. … more

VJs And DJs From Melissa1987 in What is New Media? (680 days old)

"You open your ears and your influenced" - Bob Dylan Music is something that surrounds our lives. We listen to it for personal pleasure and it is featured in the background of our daily routines.… more

The Real And The Virtual: Videodrome From Melissa1987 in What is New Media? (680 days old)

"First it controlled her mind, then it destroyed her body... Long live the new flesh!" Videodrome was released in the UK in 1983, directed by David Cronenberg. This film crosses the boundaries betw… more

The Post-Human Technological From Melissa1987 in What is New Media? (680 days old)

Our society is living in an age where humans are dependant on technology. For instance a pair of glasses are a simple piece of technology which many people rely on to be able to see clearly. The m… more

What Is New Media? From Melissa1987 in What is New Media? (681 days old)

This blog is an introduction to the concept of new media. It is an important idea to consider as we are living in a world where technology is constantly advancing and we seem to be living in a digital… more