...Influences of Entertainment Media Paper Amber Kay Kolkmeyer June 22, 2015 HUM/186 Megan McLendon The interrelationship between entertainment media and culture I feel like culture sometimes adapts the media, taking it in a little and affecting how it is. There are certain cultures that don’t let the media in at all because they don’t want it to interfere the way their culture is. I think the media can sort of melt into different cultures, sometimes the entertainment media promotes culture. In what ways have various forms of entertainment media shaped American culture and its values? Entertainment media has had a huge influence on American culture and its values. It has grown rapidly over the years. The American culture has allowed the entertainment media to provide us with the news and such more. It started with the radio, then the newspaper, then television, and now the internet. Television these days has a lot of sex, fighting, drugs, violence, and a good bit of adult language. This has a negative impact on American culture too. The internet has the most impact on American culture in today’s society. With the internet, you can access anything you want. People tend to believe everything they see on the internet, and you can’t just believe it all. Video games is another form of entertainment media that has shaped American culture. Are the social influences of entertainment media mostly positive or negative? I believe that negative outweighs the positive influences...
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...Influence of Entertainment Media Latishia Weldon HUM/186 March 4, 2013 Brandale Mills Influence of Entertainment Media America’s have shaped our culture though entertainment for media proposes for years. Entertainment media is how Americans attract the way of life. The social influences relay on the media entertainment for positive and negative images to help transform the minds of people. The culture of Americans have always been through television, computers, and entertainment. The values of our culture have been acknowledged though media, and influences of behaviors showed though media. Something that can make a person laugh will last a life time. It encages people to think that the time they may spend in life fill more pleasurable. The influence of entertainment give out a since of structure in the heart, to bring happy and enjoyable inspirations though entertainment. Media is here to help people move on in life. It gives directions to the dos and don’ts in the American culture. Entertainment media gives off laughter, joy and peace. Those are the influences of entertainment media. That is what entertainment media strive for to their audience. When consumers began to watch their favorite show on television, it gives them joy to see that famous actor that makes them laugh. The subscribers then feed into the advertisement, and then try to reclaim whatever that movie or book was trying to sell. This is all done to appeal the consumer into the buying state of mind, but...
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...Entertainment Media and Culture sitting in a tree… The relationship between culture and entertainment media could best be described as a partnership. Entertainment media is used to sell brands and introduce different cultures to the four corners of the world. Culture is influenced by art form. Art imitates life. Entertainment is one of those art forms that drive culture. Media’s role is to communicate culture to the masses. Society has both positive and negative influences from entertainment media that shapes American culture. Media literacy understood by the masses could have a changing affect on the relationship between culture and media. Entertainment has shaped American culture and its values. An enjoyable event or performance partner with products or services helps sales. Popular dances of the day are borrowed for traditional ceremonies like weddings. Media companies use different forms of entertainment to sell products or services and traditional events host advertisement. Most often entertainment is the highlight of cultural events. For example, prom night in American high schools traditional celebrate with a dance. The Macy’s Day Parade sponsored by the retail giant is a merger of products, services, and people united by entertainment. Entertainment has a way of influencing culture by drawing massive audiences. TV themed talent shows like American Idol are shaping culture by interacting with a global audience of millions through a cell phone text...
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...Influence of Entertainment Media Claudia Atkinson 6/27/16 HUM/186 Erin Di Cesare Influence of Entertainment Media Over the years, America has grown to one of the largest producers of entertainers in the world. With entertainment playing such a large role in the lives of many, it is going to affect the American culture and our values. These affects have a greater impact on the younger generations. Entertainment media has influenced American culture in many ways. The effects that media has on our culture can be both positive and negative. Entertainment media has grown greatly over the years. Entertainment has grown from just being books and magazines to television and the internet. These changes have helped form our generations. Television is one of the most popular forms of entertainment media. Television exposes us to many different types of entertainment media including sports, news, television programing, and advertisements. These types of media can have both positive and negative influences on American culture. Sports games can have a positive impact on society because they encourage younger generations to exercise and to play sports. Negative influences on television include programing that sex, drugs, and violence. Musical Entertainment also plays a role in entertainment media. From rap to hip hop, country to rock, music influences society. Many people relate to the lyrics of the song. Songs of love, heartbreak, or expressing other feeling, music relates to...
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...Influence of Entertainment Media HUM/186 October 21, 2013 Shaun P. Herness Influence of Entertainment Media Every day Americans search websites like TMZ.com and blogs, or buy magazines at stores to see what celebrities are doing. Some Americans instead of buying or searching the web tune in to E! TV to follow celebrities’ lifestyles. This trend has become more common with all the available entertainment media. Entertainment media is easy to find online, stores, and television. E! TV has the show “Keeping Up With The Kardashian.” This show has become part of the American entertainment media culture, from teenagers to adults tune in to watch it. This is a reality show that is based on the life of a Hollywood family, including their personal problems, vacations, and even more explicit situations like divorce and sexual conversations. This reality shows has become a trend in Hollywood and the American people believe that they are living the life of these celebrities. The entertainment media does not only affect the American culture it also affects what people are doing. Woman and teenage girls are looking at this media to compare what they wear, how they look, and how their lifestyle is. Teenage girls use the media to shape their body like their favorite celebrities, and in many occasions it has affected their health. Teenage girls are suffering of eating and emotional disorders. In the last couple of years entertainment media has become extremely popular and the American...
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...Some forms of entertainment media shapes American culture on how they perceive certain things when watched on television. The violence we are exposed to in movies and television is not any different from the violence in people’s actual lives seventy years ago. The only thing that is different is the standards the culture has accepted over the years. An example is husband and wives. Up until the nineteen sixties husbands and wives were not allowed to be shown together in bed. They had to be shown in twin beds and a table in the middle. The Dick van Dyke is a prime example of this because this was what the entertainment media wanted to portray in society then. In the present day sex is more talked about as a culture and the culture has changed to accept it on media. Andy Griffith Show is another example reinforcing values to the culture of its times. This show reinforced values and morals through comedy. The Audience was more likely to treat their neighbors with a little respect versus hating them. Soul Train was a musical show that stood the test of time. It stood the test of time because it was about music and dancing no matter the performer or the content of music played on the show. Musical shows of today have used Soul Trains format but have adjusted to the times but in all kept in mind that there are children watching the programs. American culture has put more than enough trust into entertainment media. The culture allows the entertainment media to provide them with news...
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...Visual entertainment media has shaped American culture in many different ways. It’s given us ideas on how to be social, how things were in the past, economics, the invention of computers, also the invention of cell phones, and even game consoles. These ideas have changed our values and shaped American culture. Reality shows are a big part of American culture they show what our values have become from visual entertainment. Millions of people watch these shows regardless of how simpleminded they are, but in the same sense they make people talk about them. Things from our past such as the theatre during the 1920’s helped people through hard times. Theatre did this by letting them forget how bad their lives were, and in some cases gave people ideas on how to deal with the depression at the time. Visual entertainment media has had an effect on economics through the production of movies, and TV shows. Reality shows try showing how people act when they think no one else is around them. When in reality all they are showing, is that it’s alright to be in a culture, of acting horrendously. The invention of the following technological devices such as computers, cell phones, and game consoles, broadened people’s minds to a whole new type of entertainment to add to our culture. These inventions which changed American culture did make our culture rich with information, but in turn it has made people lazy. The more people tend to use these devices, the less they want to do anything else, which...
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...Version 4 Media Influences on American Culture Copyright © 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description The course provides an introduction to the most prominent forms of media that influence and impact social, business, political, and popular culture in contemporary America. It explores the unique aspects of each medium as well as interactions across various media that combine to create rich environments for information sharing, entertainment, business, and social interaction in the United States and around the world. Policies Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Lule, J. (2012). Exploring media and culture. Irvington, NY: Flat World Knowledge, Inc. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Week One: The Formative Influence of Mass Media on American Culture Details Objectives 1.1. Identify the effects of mass media on American culture. 1.2...
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...American culture and the values that are held dear by society have been shaped by visual entertainment media in a few ways. As America does not really have a royal family, many Americans are fascinated with visual entertainment celebrities. I belive Americans not only focus on what these celebrities do while in a movie or television show, but also what they do in their own lives creating reality television shows that are like Media take out that follow the every moment of celebrities or shows that follow particular individuals, such as Keeping up with the Kardashians. Also the visual entertainment media can have an immense influence what people drink, eat, buy and wear through advertisements, celebrity endorsements and product placements. We American’s values have also been changed by the interrelationship between culture and for visual entertainment media. For example, many Americans no longer sit around the dinner table to have a family meal, but instaed sit in front of the television while eating changing the family dynamic from one with communication to another focused on what programming is being shown. Also negative behaviors are encouraged through many television and films, such as promiscuity, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, rampant consumerism and violence. Also with social influence, there is a lot of debate as to whether visual entertainment media is positive or negative. It really seem to be very mixed between the two as there are plenty of shows that...
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...Entertainment Media and Culture Julian B. Rosemond III HUM186 8/13/2013 Bernard Asubonteng Entertainment Media and Culture Entertainment media has always been a big influence on American culture and the rest of the world. It has shaped the way we dress, what kind of music we listen to and to some degree how we speak and act. There are even entire television shows in which are strictly dedicated to talking about celebrities and what is going on in his or hers life at the moment. This paper will go in depth as far as how entertainment media has impacted our culture. In the 1950’s television was known to shy away from the current political and other current events going on at the time and seemed to focus more on the standard American living lifestyle (University of Phoenix, 2012). These shows portrayed how a American should be and act, which in turn would inspire every day families in America to act the same way and live by the same values. Television in the 1960’s took a dramatic turn. In this decade politics were introduced and a lot more serious world events going on at that time. The assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the Vietnam War and the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. were just a few of the major events that were televised at that time. The Vietnam War depicted on the television the horrors of the war of children suffering and people being gunned down in the streets (2012). This in turn sparked the generation of “hippies” in...
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...Influence of Visual Media American Culture has been shaped and reshaped with visual entertainment media. The violence depicted is still the same as it was at the dawn of television. But we as a society have greatly changed in the standard we deem to be acceptable. Violence is easily viewed and visually accepted. Due to this modern age and how easy it is to view crime as it happens and eye witnesses thru cell phones and other devices that are commonly used and available everywhere by everyone. A good example would be a television shows from the 70s three’s company. This show was very edgy for its time it pushed the envelope for back then with its double meaning jokes and very sexually driven innuendos on every episode. Not to mention the Gay topic and the reasoning for living with two girls because the landlord wouldn’t allow one man to live with two women. These may be small things now looking back, but were really ahead of its time back then and was a sign of what was to come with the growing popularity of visual media and entertainment. Pushing the line and finding the next big thing in entertainment and news have always been the goal in the American culture. This new age is about who has the biggest news the best shows or the most groundbreaking. That’s what is and has shaped our American culture from visual entertainment and media. (Jacqueline L. Jennings, 2013) The social influences from these visual entertainment media seems to be mostly positive though in most instances...
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...Visual media plays a big part in American culture. Television itself has made an impact on what we look at as right and wrong in our culture. As a small child I can recall watching programs such as, Roseanne, The Cosby’s, and Full House to name a few. These programs represented what family life was or could be like and they were models of what Americans do or should live like. Programs like Saved by the Bell, or 90210, surely influenced teen behavior and sparked fads and fashion. We primarily idolized these figures and television and it became very much a part of who we were, and are today. Television also impacts the way we get together as a family. Certain programs such as American Idol, or a sports program, are known to bring groups of people together, whether it’s a weekday night in front of the television rooting for the best singer, or sitting in a crowded bar or pub shouting out obscenities at the opposing team. Reality Television is becoming a widely accepted past-time, which is a big influence on our culture. Everyone has that famous person or celebrity whose style represents them, or who they struggle to be like. Reality television is an invasion in the lives of real people, and as Americans I feel that we are totally consumed with others people business. Reality TV is a first class ticket into other people’s business. The social influence of visual entertainment can be negative, but it can also be positive as well. You have certain programming aimed towards children...
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...The Influence of Visual Media Visual media is a part of just about everyone’s everyday life. Televisions, computers, and smartphones with access to different forms of visual media are used on a regular basis. These forms of visual media entertainment media has helped to shape American culture and its values. One form of visual entertainment media that shaped American culture and its values is cable television. In the beginning the three main broadcast networks, CBS, NBC, and ABC accounted for nearly all prime-time television viewing but with the introduction of cable television, a wide variety of channels became available to consumers. Now there are several different cable companies from which customer are able to choose from. Sitting around and watching television has become the main form or entertainment for most families. Families use to get together to play board games or listen to the radio and new they use getting together to watch their favorite show every week as a way to bond. Another form of visual entertainment media that has shaped American culture is the internet. I think this form has had the biggest impact. Just about everyone has used the internet at some point in time. Most people use it on a regular basis. There are video web sites such as, Hulu and Netflix, on which customers are able to view movies or their favorite television show whenever they want. These sites are accessible through the computers, smartphones, and even video gaming systems. So now consumers...
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...The Influence of Visual Media Tiffany Tisdale May 13, 2012 University of Phoenix The Influence of Visual Media Visual media is a part of just about everyone’s everyday life. Televisions, computers, and smartphones with access to different forms of visual media are used on a regular basis. These forms of visual media entertainment media has helped to shape American culture and its values. One form of visual entertainment media that shaped American culture and its values is cable television. In the beginning the three main broadcast networks, CBS, NBC, and ABC accounted for nearly all prime-time television viewing but with the introduction of cable television, a wide variety of channels became available to consumers. Now there are several different cable companies from which customer are able to choose from. Sitting around and watching television has become the main form or entertainment for most families. Families use to get together to play board games or listen to the radio and new they use getting together to watch their favorite show every week as a way to bond. Another form of visual entertainment media that has shaped American culture is the internet. I think this form has had the biggest impact. Just about everyone has used the internet at some point in time. Most people use it on a regular basis. There are video web sites such as, Hulu and Netflix, on which customers are able to view movies or their favorite television show whenever they want. These sites are accessible...
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...| Course Syllabus College of Humanities HUM/186 Version 3 Media Influences on American Culture WCFYS0712 | Copyright © 2012, 2011, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Start Date: Tuesday, 8/28/2012 Week 2: Tuesday, 9/4/2012 Week 3: Tuesday, 9/11/2012 Week 4: Tuesday, 9/18/2012 Week 5: Tuesday, 9/25/2012 Course End Date: Tuesday, 9/25/2012 Facilitator Information Ststeve Headley sheadley@email.phoenix.edu (University of Phoenix faculty) Steve.Headley@phoenix.edu (work) 727-642-4993 (cell) 513-551-5144 (Work) Course Description The course provides an introduction to the most prominent forms of media that influence and impact social, business, political, and popular culture in contemporary America. It explores the unique aspects of each medium as well as interactions across various media that combine to create rich environments for information sharing, entertainment, business, and social interaction in the United States and around the world. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are...
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