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Author:   Peter B. Orlik (Central Michigan University)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.315kg
ISBN:  

9781138913189

ISBN 10:   1138913189
Pages:   624
Publication Date:   03 August 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

"List of Illustrations List of Critiques Preface Acknowledgments SECTION ONE: CRITICAL ROOTS 1 The Essence of Criticism 2 Critical Functions 3 Criticism and the Communication Process 4 Knowledge Acquisition and Processing SECTION TWO: CRITICAL INGREDIENTS 5 Tonal and Talent Ingredients 6 Stage-Molding Ingredients SECTION THREE: CRITICAL GRATIFICATIONS 7 Business Gratifications 8 Consumer Gratifications SECTION FOUR: CRITICAL APPROACHES 9 Depiction Analysis 10 Structural Analysis 11 Probing Ethics and Values 12 Aesthetics and Art 13 The Logic of Aesthetic Form SECTION FIVE: 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"" Index"

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Criticism that attacks without analysis does no good. What we need are knowledgeable critics capable of examining the media and providing intelligent insight. Media Criticism in a Digital Age provides the tools to prepare thoughtful media commentators who are capable of helping us better understand media. Dom Caristi, Professor, Ball State University

Criticism that attacks without analysis does no good. What we need are knowledgeable critics capable of examining the media and providing intelligent insight. Media Criticism in a Digital Age provides the tools to prepare thoughtful media commentators who are capable of helping us better understand media. Dom Caristi, Professor, Ball State University Using personal experience and reasoned scholarship, Orlik incorporates the fundamentals of traditional media criticism into an accessible approach to dealing with new and emerging media. David Byland, Editor, Journal of Media Education

Author Information

Peter B. Orlik is director and professor in Central Michigan University’s School of Broadcast & Cinematic Arts. Industry experience includes work as copywriter, radio announcer/music director, and television promotions executive. He was the 2001 recipient of the Broadcast Education Association’s Distinguished Education Service Award (that organization’s highest honor) and a 2003 inductee into the Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame.

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