AHA MOMENTSSSSSS!!
1. I didn't realize the many types of media. When I think of the term, I usually think of tv and radio. Basically, any source that offers news. But then I read up about books and recordings, and they too are considered part of the media! It might've been my obliviousness, but hey, Now I know!
2. I've never seen This Film Is Not Yet Rated before this class, but after, I realized how deceiving and unfair the MPAA rating system is. The fact that some MPAA information cannot be obtained by the public totally goes against our rights. The rating system is out of whack! To be honest, if I had kids, I'd rather have them watch a sex scene (of good taste, of course) instead of heads and limbs being chopped off any day!
3. McLuhan's theory of Technological Determinism definitely helped me put things into perspective. Every single thing I own can be analyzed and determined what it retrieves, obsolesces, enhances, and reverses. The theory can be applied to anything, even the simplest things like paper and a paper clip.
This class was very enjoyable and the atmosphere definitely helped all of us engaged. I enjoyed this class so much, I recommended it to my brother, who in fact, is taking it online next quarter! Thanks Mrs. Deck!
About Me
- Ricardo Juni
- H8 violence. Call me Mr. America, but I want world peace, though I do love watching cat fights... just as long as they don't involve me. Oh, and I'm an art major, d'zuh!
Thank you! I was just thinking about McLuhan's theory as it applies to video cameras. . . actually watching the world with your eyes is becoming obsolete. I find it sad to see people at events, the aquarium, etc. with their eyes glued to the camera.
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