Media Studies · Year 12 · News and Online Media · 3.º Período
Participatory Culture and Social Media
Students examine the rise of citizen journalism and user-generated content. They will apply Clay Shirky's 'End of Audience' theory to modern digital platforms.
National Curriculum Attainment TargetsA-Level Media Studies (Ofqual): Evaluate the impact of digital technologies on audience participation.A-Level Media Studies (Ofqual): Understand theories of identity and participatory culture.
About This Topic
Students examine the rise of citizen journalism and user-generated content. They will apply Clay Shirky's 'End of Audience' theory to modern digital platforms.
Key Questions
- How has social media empowered the citizen journalist?
- What is participatory culture?
- How do traditional news outlets incorporate user-generated content?
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