Media Studies · Year 13 · Active Audiences and Participatory Culture · 3.º Período
Fandom and Participatory Culture
Examining Henry Jenkins' theories on fandom, textual poaching, and how digital media enables audiences to become media producers.
National Curriculum Attainment TargetsA-Level Media Studies - Audiences 4.2A-Level Media Studies - Theoretical Frameworks (Jenkins)
About This Topic
Examining Henry Jenkins' theories on fandom, textual poaching, and how digital media enables audiences to become media producers.
Key Questions
- How do fans actively construct meaning and communities?
- What is the relationship between media producers and fan communities?
- How has digital convergence facilitated participatory culture?
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