I will be discussing in this paper the interrelationship between culture and visual media entertainment. There have been many television shows and movies that have displayed the culture of times in them. Many people have been influenced by these movies and television shows because some individuals can really relate to the lifestyles or actions of the people. Especially with videos out there for learning things, I think seeing the how to videos really helps people rather than reading materials. It gives more of a hand on experience.
While with television shows, you may not look up to or be influenced by the actor, you are influenced by the character in which they play on television. The way America visual media has shaped is because it is relatable and we are influenced by what we see. Entertainment media has many benefits and has brought many challenges as well. American culture has changed the way we interact with others. Throughout the many years of entertainment media, things have changed for the positive.
Influence of Visual Media Paper Culture and visual entertainment media have more than one thing to relate. People can relate what goes on in TV shows and Movies, Some shows and movies are base off a true story. These types of media can or have help others by teaching them about life, and other people how they live. One of the biggest impact on TV shows and Movies in this media are Celebrities, They can make a big impact how we think and how we will learn throughout the future. America has been shaped by this type of media in many different ways.
Influence of Visual Media Paper (Film, TV) Jerdel Weaver-Hardy HUM/176 June 3, 2013 Professor William Hecht The development of mass media over the years has shaped American culture in many ways. Providing us with many variations of visual entertainment such as television, TV has provided American’s to actually visualize through advertisements. American culture has the opportunity to view a new product on the market before we purchase it. We can keep up with the latest trends as to what to wear. Over the years television has changed immensely we no longer have to physically get up to change from one channel to the next.
Influence of Visual Media HUM/176 Influence of Visual Media Since the invention of the television, American culture has been shaped by the influences of visual media. From shows targeted towards children, to reality TV shows like Top Model, the messages portrayed will ultimately become ingrained in the watcher. This in turn shapes everything we do in our daily lives from the foods we eat, clothes we wear, the merchandise we buy, and the way we act and talk. All of this creates the trends that transforms American culture from decade to decade. Childrens shows and movies seem to hold the most influence.
Vanessa Duran May 19, 2013 HUM/176 Influence of Visual Media Paper The American culture has gained many benefits as well as challenges from visual media. It has assisted us in changing the way that we communicate with one another over the years. Television has been one of the biggest influences in my opinion. It has been in our homes over 60 years and many Americans rely on it on a daily basis. It gives us access to the news that is happening around the world.
Influence of Entertainment Media Entertainment media is such a big part of our lives today, it truly is what shaped our American culture and values. The amount of influence we allow it to have on our lives depend on the availability we provide it to have on our lives. Radio was one of the first influential forms of entertainment, it gave people a platform to speak their mind in regards to their values on topics such as; religion, violence, and sexuality. The biggest form of entertainment media is right in everyone's home- T.V. With all the various T.V stations and programs we have it teaches people about society rules and how to fit in.
Influence of Entertainment Media HUM/186 Influence of Entertainment Media Entertainment media today has a strong grip on American society, which needs some consideration. If society allows today’s entertainment media to influence and control people, Americans today will need help to recover their strong family values and structure before they are lost. Today the American culture is influenced by entertainment media. There are more reality television shows today, viewed by many of society’s young people. A large number of these young people are easily influenced.
toys, make up, activities, etc. People of this ‘tweenie’ age are most likely to be interested in the kind of things that these companies would be promoting. ‘Tweens’ have a lot of power at this age because a lot of companies want them to buy their products so if they make it so that the ‘tweens’ will enjoy their products then it is more likely that the companies are going to listen to the ‘tweenies’ and follow up on what they want, this way they are prepared to gain more sales. For example, in America, there have been a lot of films made that are mild horror and this is because the ‘tween’ market are most likely
Influence of Visual Media Various forms of entertainment media has shaped American culture and its values because American has adopted various forms of entertainment as its own. It is what a large amount of people live by, live on, and need to function properly. Things such as the news is something that many people including myself depend on daily in order to keep up with for crime, news, weather, what is going on in other places and surrounding areas, what is going on in the community, and many more. With all the different types of visual forms of entertainment such as televisions, computers, tablets, and phones we can keep up with a mass of media, such as news, favorite television shows, news alerts, weather, and e-mails especially on the go. There are some people who are more immune to sitting home watching television versus taking a walk outside or reading a book.