Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Tutorial #3

We have discussed and established:

  • Focusing on the fandoms of the audio-visual (television and film)
  • Cross-cultural study: Generational (teenagers - adults)
  • Change from popular culture into fandom and how the internet influenced this. 
  • Continuity of a fan community but it has evolved and grown from small fan clubs and conventions into worldwide community
  • There are levels of fandom. To reach "true fandom", it has to become a life long love and obsession. Not just a phase. 
  • Hyper real - Baudrillard
  • Possible chapters: 1) Fandemonium: Beyond Popular Culture. Defining economic, cultural, social, political aspects of fandom.   2) Fans and Industry: The reciprocating relationship and dependence between fans and professionals.       3) Produced&Directed by Fans: Fan Activity

  • Questionnaire:
  1. What TV series/ Films are you a fan of?
  2. How do you engage as an individual with the thing you're a fan of?
  3. How time per day do you do this?
  4. Respond to this statement: I feel dissatisfied or anxious when a favourite episode/series/film finishes
  5. What fan activities do you participate in?
  6. How much time do you devote to this?
  7. Do you see yourself as a "true" fan?
  8. Do you share your fandoms with your friends?
  9. Do you share your fandoms mostly online?
  10. Do your fan activities interfere with other aspects of your life?

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