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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1138913189
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1138913189
• Author: Peter B. Orlik (Author)

Media Criticism in a Digital Age introduces readers to a variety of critical approaches to audio and video discourse on radio, television and the Internet. It is intended for those preparing for electronic media careers as well as for anyone seeking to enhance their media literacy. This book takes the unequivocal view that the material heard and seen over digital media is worthy of serious consideration.

Media Criticism in a Digital Age applies key aesthetic, sociological, philosophical, psychological, structural and economic principles to arrive at a comprehensive evaluation of programming and advertising content. It offers a rich blend of insights from both industry and academic authorities.

Table contents:

SECTION I: CRITICAL ROOTS

1 The Essence of Criticism

2 Critical Functions

3  Criticism and the Communication Process

4 Knowledge Acquisition and Processing

SECTION II: CRITICAL INGREDIENTS

5 Tonal and Talent Ingredients

6 Stage-Molding Ingredients

SECTION III: CRITICAL GRATIFICATIONS

7 Business Gratifications

8 Consumer Gratifications

SECTION IV: CRITICAL APPROACHES

9 Depiction Analysis

10 Structural Analysis

11 Probing Ethics and Values

12 Aesthetics and Art

13 The Logic of Aesthetic Form

SECTION V: CRITICAL CONCLUSIONS

14 Reality Programming

15 Composite Criticism

Appendix: Specimen Scripts

The Cosby Show: “Theo’s Holiday”

The Newsroom: “Dinner at Eight”

The Simpsons: “Bart Sells His Soul”

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