Show And Tell

1. Summary for class (25 copies)
2. 15 minutes
3. artifacts allowed
   

Pirating and Avoiding Restrictions of Technology

History of my techological learning
First Exact Copy of a CD
First "Mixed Tape" CD of pirated music
First DJ Gig
Sound Effects for Productions such as Wizard of Oz
History of P2P. The first major mass culture of share illegal content "napster"
The advent of Torrent directories

Learning to print black and white for free at swinburne
Downloading as much you would like fast at Swinbunre



1 - The pleasures, (ie what pleasures do you derive?)

• Finding and using tools for a creative means.
• Finding new interesting music
• Collecting
• Knowledge and information
• Working around power structures such record labels, film production studio's and education institutions

2 - The meanings I derive from internet crime, pirating, collecting music, and finding new ways to do things more (ie what meanings do you derive?)

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3 - The habits, (where? when? how? how often? etc)

Where - Any place with inernet connection that can exploited.
When - When there is need for the newest tool.
The main technology

4 - Some self criticism or ambivalence.

First of all when I first started downloading software, music and movies to lesser degree I did fell as if I was steeling. I wasn't niave.

5 - The theoretical perspectives – that is what would you think the Frankfurt School Theorists. mass culture realise record companies are making the money and

software they work in

tamed and demesticated, becuase budget allows for this and then as the software prolifcates the industry in question it becomes the standard. this means


Traditional Feminists - women surfers, once they access to the tool or artifact they have the ability to learn and play. This is the same for accessing new software. It allows women to learn without any pregidice

and Postmodernists NOT UNDER FALSE CONCIOUSNESS. THEY ARE MAKING MONEY SO WHY CANT THE YOUNG POOR 21ST GERNERATION USE THE TOOLS OTHERS THAT ONE DAY WILL BE UTILISZED AND PURCHASED IN FULL. MUSIC PIRACY. WHY NOT GO TO THE CONCERTS AND BUY THE

WHAT IS REALITY. DIGITAL PERFECT COPY OF 1'S AND 0'S


make of this passion of yours.

Class Presentation

1. The Class Presentation : (From Weeks 5 – 12)
Strict Time Limit: 15 Minutes (no more!)
Marks awarded: 20% of overall mark.
Instructions:
This is a University style “Show And Tell” exercise.
Choose an area of popular culture which you are personally familiar with.
You are to give – in 15 minutes - your own analysis and assessment of your favourite involvement in popular culture.
This might revolve around any interest, hobby, musical, sporting, recreational, artistic, - or pure leisure activity.

Critically examine your text/practice and your involvement with it. This may include topics covered in the lectures.

It ought to link in with the dominant themes covered in the lectures and reading guides.

The Class Presentation should cover some of the theories of popular culture.

This is a class presentation where you are being asked to SPEAK to the group.
You may refer to summary points you have prepared BUT You are NOT permitted to READ OUT from these notes.

You may NOT use any AUDIO –VISUAL aids in this presentation but you can bring some artefacts to show the class. Again, please ensure that each of you do NOT go over your 15 Minute limit. Rehearse your presentation and make sure it goes for 15 minutes. After 13 minutes of your talk a 2 minute warning will be given.

You are also asked to prepare a ONE PAGE dot point SUMMARY of your presentation. Photocopy about 14 of these in order to hand them out before your actual presentation – one between every two students in the tutorial.
Elements that you should include in your presentation;
1 - The pleasures, (ie what pleasures do you derive?)
2 - The meanings, (ie what meanings do you derive?)
3 - The habits, (where? when? how? how often? etc)
4 - Some self criticism or ambivalence.
5 - The theoretical perspectives – that is what would you think the Frankfurt School Theorists, Traditional Feminists and Postmodernists make of this passion of yours.

Chapter 2: Strinati, D. An Introduction to the Theories of Popular Culture. 2004

Chapter 1: Strinati, D. An Introduction to the Theories of Popular Culture. 2004

Chapter 1

Major Points

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Introduction: Strinati, D. An Introduction to the Theories of Popular Culture. 2004

Defining the direction of the book I quickly realize that popular culture at it's obvious heart a continually morphing and changing landscape of varies societies.

Major Points

1. Direction of comment
2. Marxism
   
3. Feminism

To be continued....

Pop Culture

Finding, exploring and developing thoughts on popular culture...