The Last Blog: Class Highlights

In JOUR 2 I've learned many things about the wide spectrum of media and its impact on how its shaped our world today. Now I understand the difference between Public Relations and Advertisement to a tee as well as other things. The vision for all things media in my life has been altered, I now can easily discriminate sources of information that once before I couldn't. I can now choose to censor what I see now, because I understand it. For example the concept of Green-Washing and Public Relations methods to make a company seem green is all a mirage. The messages from companies that are trying to sell something can be read more clearly now. Movies and recordings are more appreciated. In fact in this quarter alone I've bought two actual albums in store. Thats two more albums that I've ever bought. This class has helped me hone and define what my major is "mass communications" and has helped me understand the wide spectrum alot more.

ADVERTISING PROPAGANDA

This landmark ad uses many propaganda techniques such as

Beautiful people appeal, it depicts an attractive man, advertising the happiness and joy old spice body wash may bring if you purchase and use.

It also uses Quotes out of context. The focus is on whats going around however the random things he says makes you focus on the body wash itself, thus distracting you from what is really going on.

MY ACADEMIC RESEARCH PROJECT

My research project is on the dangers and unconstitutionality of the Patriot Act. I will discuss the key provisions that bar us from our basic rights of freedom.

INTERNET

I counted about 187, social networking sites listed. A majority of them I've heard of but predominantly Linkedin Twitter Facebook MySpace. Surprisingly there was nothing I didnt know that wasnt covered.

MOG is an online music network, where users can listen to, read about, and discover music.

I use social networking to stay close with friends,and to do just that, BE SOCIAL. My weapon of choice would have to be Facebook. When I was lost an assignment, I had no way of finding out what to do, luckily for me my teacher was online on facebook, I chatted with him and bang problem solved.

ADVERTISING

· 3:50
· This video is about a Doctor explaining the tools and trades of advertising using psychological reasoning
· Advertising 
· How do Advertising agencies find out what works and what doesnt.
· Control groups and focus groups

MOVIES or RECORDINGS

My favorite movie of 2009-2010 has to be hands down The Hangover. The movie itself was incredibly written, but what made it great was the acting. The comedic performances by Zach Galifinakis was amazing. Hands down a comedic masterpiece.

Hands down my favorite movie of all time is Gladiator the epic by ridley scott. This movie embodies everything that a movie should be, drama, action, romance, EVERYTHING. The story of a former war commander making his reappearance and exacting his revenge by being a lowly gladiator is the best movie ever.