COM1514 Assignment 1
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 - DUE March
2025
FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT:
, COM1514 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 - DUE March
2025
1 INTRODUCTION [2,5] 2 MEDIA ARTEFACTS [30]
2.1 Critically discuss the concept of mediation in
the context of the media content (5) 2.2 In what
ways are audiences part of the mediation process?
Provide examples of how you interact with media
content daily (TV, radio, press, social media, etc.)
(5) 2.3 What are the implications of the advent of
social/digital media concerning our understanding
of media content? (5) 2.4 The advent of technology
has made consumers to be active participants.
With this in mind, write a blog detailing how you
use social media texts/platforms as an active user
(10). Select a minimum of two media platforms. 2.5
Discuss the concept of ‘digital divide’ as a barrier
to accessing information in the context of a
developing world/Global South (5) Downloaded by
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1. INTRODUCTION
The role of media in shaping perceptions and facilitating communication has
evolved significantly with technological advancements. Mediation plays a crucial
role in how media content is produced, interpreted, and disseminated. This
discussion explores the mediation process, audience participation, the impact of
digital media, the rise of active media users, and the digital divide in the Global
South.
2. MEDIA ARTEFACTS
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 - DUE March
2025
FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT:
, COM1514 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 - DUE March
2025
1 INTRODUCTION [2,5] 2 MEDIA ARTEFACTS [30]
2.1 Critically discuss the concept of mediation in
the context of the media content (5) 2.2 In what
ways are audiences part of the mediation process?
Provide examples of how you interact with media
content daily (TV, radio, press, social media, etc.)
(5) 2.3 What are the implications of the advent of
social/digital media concerning our understanding
of media content? (5) 2.4 The advent of technology
has made consumers to be active participants.
With this in mind, write a blog detailing how you
use social media texts/platforms as an active user
(10). Select a minimum of two media platforms. 2.5
Discuss the concept of ‘digital divide’ as a barrier
to accessing information in the context of a
developing world/Global South (5) Downloaded by
Edger Tutora () lOMoARcPSD| 2
1. INTRODUCTION
The role of media in shaping perceptions and facilitating communication has
evolved significantly with technological advancements. Mediation plays a crucial
role in how media content is produced, interpreted, and disseminated. This
discussion explores the mediation process, audience participation, the impact of
digital media, the rise of active media users, and the digital divide in the Global
South.
2. MEDIA ARTEFACTS
