Kanye West – A Brand
Since the release of his first full-length album The College Dropout in 2003, Kanye West has been hailed a genius by fans and industry professionals. However, while his commercial success Read More …
The Power of Celebrity Endorsements
O’Regan (2014) says “Research suggests that [Oprah] Winfrey’s endorsement resulted in an increase in the number of votes and campaign contributions for Obama in the 2008 presidential primary election.” The Read More …
Physical and Virtual Mobilities in the Art World
The idea behind mobilities is one of fluid movement, and the ability to cross borders, in this case for or with your work. Artists may work with physical mobilities, where Read More …
Celebrities as We See Them (As They Allow Us to See Them)
In today’s digital age and with the rise of social media, it is, in theory, easier than ever before to build a connection with your favourite celebrity. Through Twitter, Instagram Read More …
Discourse Analysis: Linguistic Practices in News
Discourse analysis looks and the language used in news journalism to compare and contrast the framing of different parties in a story or situation. It looks at the social semiotics Read More …
Digitization of the Public Sphere: Focus on Phenomenology
Information technology is not only unavoidable, but oftentimes is synonymous with everyday living, and is necessary for the majority of us in our home and work lives. It surrounds us Read More …