We learnt about Representation which refers to the construction in any media of aspects of ‘reality’ such as people, places, objects, cultural identities and more. Such representations may be in speech or writing as well as still or moving pictures. Representation of someone's concept of existence codified into a series of signs and symbols which can be read by an audience. For example, because of the media and general people, society stereotype blonde girls with a tan as dumb and associate it them with Essex because of the Reality TV show ‘The Only Way Is Essex.’
Furthermore the media tells the viewer what they want and leave out key elements to make it more interesting. This is when Mediation is created. This is a process where the media select and organise materials.
For example when you go and see a concert live you see this :
However on TV you will see this :
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