Lesson 4: My Media Case Study


Carry out an investigation into one of the following devices.

• PC
• MP3 Player
• Games Console
• Tablet
• Laptop
• Mobile Phone

Find out the following:

• What functions does the device have? Look at a range and create a list
• What media sectors are converged on the device (what sectors can the device access/use)
• HOW can different media sectors be accessed on the device?

Write a blog post explaining the following:

• How the device can be used?
• What advantages and disadvantages are there for the device? Why?
• How can the device be used to access different media sectors and products?
• What PLATFORMS are available through the device? How?

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Homework: 

1.  Write a blog post defining the terms below.  You will also need to provide an example for each one: Device, Platform, Sector and Products.

2.   Carry out an investigation into a second product. Create a blog post summarising your findings using the same questions as a guide.

Due: by your next media lesson with Morvelisa.