Task Three: Why am I taking Media Studies?

 I have decided to take media studies because I am fascinated by the impact the media has.

Whether a source of entertainment, news or social connection, the media always causes a dispute of opinion. Furthermore, it is often the source of social change. I want to investigate why such a fundamental part of society holds so much power.

Moreover, I want to learn how all elements of the media obtain such a power through their construct and evolution over time.

I am particularly interested in film and written forms of media such as daily newspapers as these are the platforms I absorb in my everyday life. I would like to find out what makes these areas so influential, whether it is down to the use of language and character, or simply the use of certain camera angels and layouts.

I hope media studies will enable me to understand the process and importance of the media and this is what I aim to explore in this blog.