Evaluation

My research had contributed to the presentation, as it gave me an insight on the topic. I was also able to point out the key topics. Also, my researched helped me cover all the key concepts such as: Ideologies, Audiences, Representations, Values, Media forms and Genre. This allowed me to know a bit more about my topic. I added a limited amount media terminology and theories. If I had included more it would have benefited me as I would be able to see what links with what. My research failed to contribute more towards the media side, as my research was limited for theories. 

Furthermore, the delivery of my presentation was presented in a formal manner. However, the 15 second ignite presentation had let me down, as the slides would move by very fast, as I had included many animations. The animations would take time to load therefore meaning I would have to wait for them to load, as I failed to rehearse properly before-hand, as on the big board the slides were moving at a different speed. However, on a positive note the animations allowed the audience to stay interacted and be remain entertained, as everything would pop up to them slowly, allowing them to stay intrigued. 

The topic area I had chosen was the representations of reality T.V shows such as 'Keeping up with the Kardashians' and how they are presented in positive and negative manners, due to the actions they take on a daily basis. I could given more specific examples for other characters other than Kim, however she was my main focus. I could have given some information about the little girls Kendal and Kylie and how they're shown and how they've developed. 

I plan to develop the presentation into an extended academic essay, by adding in more key theories to back up my statements and add on more information. I will use more media terminology to show I'm a media student. 

Powerpoint presentation feedback

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5nhd4OSpD6kZnRiNEdKb3dONFk/edit?usp=sharing

WWW:

• Well designed powerpoint
• Good use of animations 
• Covered key concepts fully
• Shown good interest in topic
• Well chosen images

EBI:

• Improve timing according to animations
• More rehearsal 
• Lacks in theories and media terminology

Weekly NDM story

Parents, don't panic. You can help your child stay safe online

If the increase in blackmail by webcam worries you, protect your child by taking an informed interest in their online life

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/sep/20/parents-help-child-safe-online'A major reason why children don’t disclose online problems is fear that they’ll have the technology taken away from them, thereby taking away a large part of their social lives.' Photograph: Garry Wade /Getty

How parents should start a conversation with Children to ensure they're safety:

Three ways to open a conversation:

1. I know some young people talk about sex and even share sexual images online – what do you think about this?

2. Has anything ever happened to a friend online that's worried you?

3. What are the things that you do to keep yourself safe online?

Three things to say in the conversation:

1. Never share an image or do anything on a webcam you wouldn't be happy for family or friends to see.

2. If someone threatens you online tell someone you trust. You can talk to me about it and I'll understand.

3. If you do get into problems online, it's never too late to get help. We will understand. You won't be blamed.

Three things to do if your child tells you they've been blackmailed:

1. Believe your child and tell them you believe them. Their experience needs to be acknowledged and understood.

2. Don't blame them, and tell them you don't blame them. Even if they've engaged in risky behaviour – risk-taking is a normal part of adolescent development

3. Don't immediately ban them from the internet. Although you may need to take short-term safety steps, the best way for children to stay safe is by learning how to negotiate the online world.

Remember if your child has been hurt online, you'll also be affected. Find someone outside the situation to talk about how you're feeling. If your child does disclose they're being abused online or you're worried they might be, you can report it to Ceop at ceop.police.uk

This article highlights to increase in online sexual offending involving blackmail on webcam,  there was a lot of cyberbullying involved. Moreover, this allows parents to think the internet is a place where children shouldn't be allowed access too. Children don't disclose online problems as they fear that they'll have the technology taken away from them. This article tells parents how to prevent their children from experiencing problems over the internet, as they're able to take an active and informed role within their lives. Parents should be open with their children by having a conversation about their online life. This article wants children to be comfortable with their parents whilst talking about the online life. This is one of the ways relationships between parents and children will become strong.  

I believe it is vital for parents and children to have a strong relationship, especially about their lives. It is important children are able to come up to their parents and feel comfortable whilst talking to them about stuff. Children would only become comfortable talking to their parents if the parents make the first move. Parents should support their children and encourage them onto using sensible sites on the internet in order to avoid any harassment over the internet such as cyberbullying and sexual harassment. Furthermore, parents are the ones who should guide their children, they could even keep a parent lock on the computers so their children don't access any bad websites, which aren't appropriate. However, this may lead to the children being aggressive as they may not be able to access sites they want, such as Facebook, due to the parental lock. However, it would be for the childs best interest for them to stay away from Facebook, they should only be allowed to have access after doing their homework or a household chore as a reward. Even then parents should keep an eye out on what the child is doing on Facebook as they may be getting harassed or harassing others. Parents should keep a close eye on children over the internet until they're 14 I believe.

Tutorial

The question I will be focusing on over the summer will be: How are representation constructed in reality T.V  shows like Keeping up with the Kardashians?
THINK ABOUT:
- how positively or negatively it is represented
- media language: camera work - how it is designed to amuse the audience, how the narrative is constructed, how it is edited

How they appear to audiences? - positively or negatively 

Critical investigation

5 possible ideas

1) The first possible media text that I might consider doing as my presentation subject, is the e-media source of Facebook and Twitter. How have social networking sites represented teenagers to be seen in a negative way and how have they impacted teenagers lives?

2) The second possible media text that I might consider, is how sensationally women are representation in perfume T.V advertisements such as. 

3) The third possible media text I may consider is doing is, how negatively people are represented in reality T.V shows such as "Big brother" and "Keeping up with the Kardashians" 

4) Do video games such as "Fifa" or "Wii sports" encourage teenagers to be more physically active or not? 

5) How do newspapers such as "The Sun" portray women to be seen in a negative way?

TOP 3 IDEAS

1) How have social networking sites represented teenagers to be seen in a negative way and how have they impacted teenagers lives?

• Teenagers aren't doing as well in school due to the lack of concentration
• Telegraph said: It takes 23 minutes for students to get back onto task, as they get distracted easily once they receive a text message/BBM/Whatsapp, they begin to check all social networking sites. 

BBC, Facebook

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-2236828

 They say they will remove the videos, which are reported but they were still there two hours later. Showing how they went against the audience, and didn't do as promised.

BBC, Facebook

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22701082

 Content isn't being removed or hasn't been evaluated using outdated criteria. 

2) How sensationally women are representation in perfume advertisements? 

http://lgergen.wordpress.com/
as the society is changing woman are becoming more and more immune to it, showing more of their body and a sexual appeal rather than revolving it entirely on the perfume! this is shown through their body language, for example they wear very little clothes and look very seductive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SrqSc-GHS0 this is an example, of how woman have drastically changed showing they have more authority and power.

3) How negatively people are represented in reality T.V shows such as "Big brother" and "Keeping up with the Kardashians" 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVoM_AUoNGA&safe=active

this is an example as it consists of racist comments, this is showing a negative side to BIG BROTHER and  this did have a moral panic impact on the audiences. As their were loads of complaints received.

The positive & negative effects of reality 

http://www.ehow.co.uk/list_7160667_positive-negative-effects-reality-tv.html

Summary

Why is the representation of the police on television programmes such as 'Road Wars' and 'Police, Camera, Action!' over-sensationalised?

Me, Kiran, Mandeep and Raghav worked together. We discussed the question and gave our opinions; we agreed that the police are represented in an over-sensationalised manner. This is purely due to the power and authority they hold within the community. The stereotypical manner police are represented is that they are always there to help anyone in trouble, they're always helping the local community with any crime going on amongst the area and they never do anything wrong. However, not everything is shown on T.V, behind the seen footage and the true opinions aren't unfolded of the police, audiences have this blind fold around their eyes, picturing the police to only be seen in a positive manner. This stereotypical representation may exist due to the audience having high expectations of the police, and for the community to feel safe around where they live as of the high authority the police hold, so they believe the police keep a protected cage around them. An alternative representation would be showing what happens behind the scenes. T.V shows actually showing different types of police, as they're not always all helpful, as some do hit innocent people or even raid into peoples homes without a warrant, and leave their belongings in a mess. The key media concepts and theories which could be covered in this critical investigation is Propps character roles, police being hero's and people being villians. Also, Levi Strauss: binary opposition of different police members and Barthes: enigma codes to build suspense for the audience. The production which could be linked to this could be a new report or documentary 

Preparation for Critical Investigation

Theories/Theorists
Surveillance - Katz and Blulmer 
Althusser and Gramsci
Escapism 
Blulmer and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory
Marxist 
Althusser’s theory of ideology
Hypodermic Needle model
Halls
Hegemonic
Todorov’s narrative theory
Propp described as Character Types
Audience Reception Theory

Quotes 

• The media has a major effect on the way people think 
• By sensationalising the work of the police and giving a tougher representation, prospective criminals or “strugglers"
• “The representation of the police over time can be viewed as the gradual erosion of respect and authority”
• These programmes also create what Propp described as Character Types
• the program was interesting and realistic despite the fact it has been described as “unsensational”

Key concepts:
Secondly, broadcasters use diegetic sounds such as police language as evidence of the writers' familiarity with the law profession's codes. - Media language
Metropolitan police Force to be “institutionally racist” - Institution 

a genre, reality television has revolutionised mainstream broadcasting by changing the media landscape and opening the door for semi scripted programmes such as “Made in Chelsea” and “The Only Way is Essex”. - Genre

This representation of a police officer in comparison to current representations is strikingly different due to the 1950’s “British Social Realism” that this text attempted to create. - Representations 

For example there is a clear overuse of mid shots, a lack of non-diegetic music and the use of realistic costumes and props such as 1950’s police uniforms which all blend together to create a 1950’s mis-en-scene. - Media Language

the narrative of the text has been utilised to ensure that the police are represented as keeping society in balance. Using Todorov’s narrative theory - Narrative 

The attempts of the police to change the hegemonic ideology of the audience can be seen throughout the texts. For example, the narrative of the text has been utilised to ensure that the police are represented as keeping society in balance. - Ideology 

we as an audience would be too naïve to believe the sensationalised representation of the police is for entertainment purposes only.  - Audience