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second year UOW Communications & Media student

Secondary Research and Twitter

Posted on 10th Nov 202012th Nov 2020 by nataliejmblog

To gain a better understanding of how this niche operates outside of their main platform, Youtube, I created a Twitter… Read more Secondary Research and Twitter

How Has Youtube Commentary Changed My Life?

Posted on 6th Nov 202012th Nov 2020 by nataliejmblog

With the films I had watched prior to their reaction videos, each Youtube channel would pick up on certain elements… Read more How Has Youtube Commentary Changed My Life?

Watching Movies Through the Eyes of Influencers

Posted on 2nd Nov 202012th Nov 2020 by nataliejmblog

Hi, and welcome to this long awaited blog post series. I will be uploading three posts in this series, focusing… Read more Watching Movies Through the Eyes of Influencers

BCM241 Pitch

Posted on 15th Sep 202016th Sep 2020 by nataliejmblog

The media niche I have chosen for my ethnographical study is the movie commentary Youtube community. I will focus on… Read more BCM241 Pitch

Background Research and Ethical Considerations

Posted on 27th Aug 20204th Sep 2020 by nataliejmblog

header image source: JordanBoltonDesign, Etsy As mentioned in my previous blog “Problematisation, Planning and Scheduling Research”, I discussed how I’m interested… Read more Background Research and Ethical Considerations

Problematisation, Planning and Scheduling Research

Posted on 20th Aug 20204th Sep 2020 by nataliejmblog

header image source: Malcolm’s Collages, ‘Movie Collage’ As outlined in my previous blog posts, the media niche I have chosen… Read more Problematisation, Planning and Scheduling Research

Field Site Map of My Media Niche

Posted on 14th Aug 20204th Sep 2020 by nataliejmblog

header image source: Youtube In order to undertake an ethnographical study, a field site map must be made to understand… Read more Field Site Map of My Media Niche

My Media Niche: Movie Commentary Youtube Channels

Posted on 7th Aug 20204th Sep 2020 by nataliejmblog

header image source: Youtube and Instagram (edited by me) A media niche, or niche audience, is a smaller, subgroup of… Read more My Media Niche: Movie Commentary Youtube Channels

Research Reflection

Posted on 8th Jun 20208th Jun 2020 by nataliejmblog

With search engines and data at our fingertips, researching has never been easier — and it’s important to take advantage… Read more Research Reflection

Losing Your Identity While Studying and Working Part-Time

Posted on 7th Jun 202010th Jun 2020 by nataliejmblog

As humans, our sense of identity is what makes our individual selves feel important. The anxiety around identity loss is… Read more Losing Your Identity While Studying and Working Part-Time

Research Proposal: Uni, Work and Identity Loss

Posted on 29th Mar 202029th Mar 2020 by nataliejmblog

Many students have expectations of university being a linear plan; to study, graduate, and go on to work full-time. However,… Read more Research Proposal: Uni, Work and Identity Loss

My Curiosity: Uni with a Job

Posted on 15th Mar 202015th Mar 2020 by nataliejmblog

Hey readers and fellow BCM students, I am back with my first blog post of the year. After my first… Read more My Curiosity: Uni with a Job

BCM114 Digital Artefact

Posted on 1st Nov 20191st Nov 2019 by nataliejmblog

Visit my Digital Artefact: Pastime Activities Project Summary: I have developed a website dedicated to movie playlists because I wanted… Read more BCM114 Digital Artefact

Module 3: Making

Posted on 1st Nov 20191st Nov 2019 by nataliejmblog

The Making of Pastime Activities So far, I have created a WordPress website dedicated to providing my audience with a… Read more Module 3: Making

Module 2: Prototyping

Posted on 11th Oct 201911th Oct 2019 by nataliejmblog

My Digital Artefact so far has been focusing on curating movie playlists — for different moods, genres, decades, and popular… Read more Module 2: Prototyping

BCM114 Digital Artefact Beta

Posted on 27th Sep 201910th Mar 2020 by nataliejmblog

Background Since posting my pitch, I have changed directions with my project. I have now found a niche in what… Read more BCM114 Digital Artefact Beta

The Globalisation of Music

Posted on 31st Aug 20191st Sep 2019 by nataliejmblog

Music has evolved exponentially over the past centuries — from the technologies it takes to produce a song, to the… Read more The Globalisation of Music

Module 1: Ideating

Posted on 30th Aug 201930th Aug 2019 by nataliejmblog

Pastime Activities: I originally created my Digital Artefact to provide my audience ideas and suggestions on what to do when… Read more Module 1: Ideating

Global Film – Crazy Rich Asians

Posted on 25th Aug 201931st Aug 2019 by nataliejmblog

When we first began talking about global cinema in this week’s lecture, I immediately thought of my favourite movie from… Read more Global Film – Crazy Rich Asians

Global Television

Posted on 17th Aug 201931st Aug 2019 by nataliejmblog

I think it’s safe to say that growing up, the options of good TV shows were highly limited. The idea… Read more Global Television

BCM114 Digital Artefact Pitch

Posted on 15th Aug 201916th Aug 2019 by nataliejmblog

My idea for my digital artefact is a website created on WordPress called “Pastime Activities”, that gives my audience ideas… Read more BCM114 Digital Artefact Pitch

So, What’s With the New Social Credit System?

Posted on 28th May 201931st May 2019 by nataliejmblog

After a series of really thought-provoking lectures, I began to question everything. What really stood out to me this week… Read more So, What’s With the New Social Credit System?

How Should Social Media Platforms Approach Traumatic Events?

Posted on 25th May 201926th May 2019 by nataliejmblog

Shocking traumatic events have sadly occurred in recent times, most notably mass shootings and terrorist attacks. These events are typically… Read more How Should Social Media Platforms Approach Traumatic Events?

Open Source vs. Closed Source Software

Posted on 22nd May 201931st May 2019 by nataliejmblog

Each week, I log onto WordPress and write my blogs. And I often wonder how I am able to customise… Read more Open Source vs. Closed Source Software

Digital Artefact Beta

Posted on 16th May 201917th May 2019 by nataliejmblog

I decided to make a twitter page to review movies and tv shows, after realising that there weren’t many accounts… Read more Digital Artefact Beta

Intellectual Property: That’s Hot®

Posted on 13th May 201929th May 2019 by nataliejmblog

After learning about intellectual property this week, I was really fascinated by the idea of trademarks. A trademark is a… Read more Intellectual Property: That’s Hot®

The Simulation Theory

Posted on 9th May 201928th May 2019 by nataliejmblog

Ever feel like life isn’t real? As if you’re living a life controlled by an external power? Well, if yes,… Read more The Simulation Theory

Framing and the Construction of Perception

Posted on 1st May 201931st May 2019 by nataliejmblog

Now, for the third instalment of The Internet Paradigm, the framing and the construction of perception is all about how… Read more Framing and the Construction of Perception

Distributed Media and Meme Warfare

Posted on 12th Apr 20197th May 2019 by nataliejmblog

Continuing on with the same topic as last week, The Internet Paradigm, this week is focused around distributed media and… Read more Distributed Media and Meme Warfare

Public Spheres

Posted on 8th Apr 201930th Apr 2019 by nataliejmblog

In simple terms, a public sphere is the place where each of us finds out what is happening within our… Read more Public Spheres

Networked Participation and Collective Intelligence

Posted on 5th Apr 20198th Apr 2019 by nataliejmblog

Before social media existed, communication between people was incredibly centralised. This means the audience would rely solely on one main… Read more Networked Participation and Collective Intelligence

Who Owns Our Media?

Posted on 2nd Apr 201911th Apr 2019 by nataliejmblog

This week’s topic is all about media industries and ownership. So, I began to ask myself what my preferred ‘news’… Read more Who Owns Our Media?

The Medium is the Message: Part II

Posted on 27th Mar 20196th Apr 2019 by nataliejmblog

The way we consume media has immensely evolved since its origin. Our digital world allows for quick and efficient communication… Read more The Medium is the Message: Part II

What Do You See?

Posted on 26th Mar 201911th Apr 2019 by nataliejmblog

As individuals, our own knowledge and beliefs play a pivotal role in how we perceive things, and sometimes causes us… Read more What Do You See?

The Medium is the Message

Posted on 24th Mar 20196th Apr 2019 by nataliejmblog

Well, after the lecture I was completely puzzled with what I had just experienced. After reading up on some articles… Read more The Medium is the Message

Digital Artefact Pitch

Posted on 22nd Mar 20193rd Apr 2019 by nataliejmblog

Because I have always found an interest in film and television, I have decided my Digital Artefact will be a… Read more Digital Artefact Pitch

Being an Audience

Posted on 19th Mar 20192nd May 2019 by nataliejmblog

This week’s blog post is dedicated to media audiences and the way they have progressively changed over the decades. As… Read more Being an Audience

Welcome

Posted on 6th Mar 20198th Apr 2019 by nataliejmblog

Hello and welcome! My name is Natalie and I am currently in my first year at UOW, studying a bachelor… Read more Welcome

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