In my Advertising unit, students were tasked with selecting from several different companies and government organisations in which to form a promotional campaign that specifically responded to a certain issue. I chose to tackle Bali Tourism's task of highlighting Bali as a safe and desirable holiday destination amid growing fears of natural disasters and terrorism. … Continue reading ALC202 – Bali Tourism Campaign Proposal: ‘#BEBali’
After initially starting my project for this unit, the abundance of options before me were overwhelming. I settled on building a website as that was something that ultimately interested me and something I had a wealth of previous experience with. The idea of building a website from scratch and bringing the dream of starting a … Continue reading Media Industries – Website Development Assessment
In the annals of Australia’s short history, Vegemite is undoubtedly one it’s most famous symbols. Is there any product more iconic in this country’s shopping catalogue than the humble salty spread? Though it is iconic and considered a national treasure, Vegemite is famous for it’s love-it or hate-it product; the latter is particularly true in … Continue reading Vegemite and the Humble Beginnings of a Condiment King: A Critical Analysis
From the humble beginnings of the internet as a means of creating and procuring information, it’s technological advancements have been momentous. It took on a life of it’s own in the way that users begun to use different platforms in which to connect and share data with each other. Ethics and morality is every day … Continue reading Is the internet unethical? The impact of cyberbullying on adolescents and what can be implemented to prevent it
The Marsh The loud, scratching of the dry motor hummed as we crawled along the sprawling dirt road ahead. Twenty-three soldiers crammed like sardines into the back of an army trooper heading back to base, shivering and wet with blood stained cammies. The unmistakable stench of death hung like a heavy weight in the air … Continue reading ‘The Marsh’ – ALW102
The unprecedented growth in technological advancement in the 21st century is unparalleled in human history. Technological development in business through globalisation has made the world smaller and more accessible through instant trade of goods and ideas. And though the theory of globalisation and its far-reaching benefits are sound, it doesn’t come without it’s associated pitfalls … Continue reading ALC105 – Digital Globalisation: Bridging the ‘Have’ and ‘Have-Nots’
‘Hegemonic patterns of masculinity are both engaged with and contested as children grow up. Gender is made in schools and neighbourhoods through peer group structure, control of school space, dating patterns, homophobic speech, and harassment.’ W. Connell & J. W. Messerschmidt, ‘Hegemonic Masculinity: Rethinking the Concept’, 2005, p. 839 Statement of Intent This script … Continue reading ALW102 – “Guilt” (Script Format)
The inception of social medias in todays society have paved the way for unprecedented levels of interconnectivity and the ease in which we communicate with each other internationally. The heights that to which Twitter in particular has risen has seen it rise to be a ‘soapbox’ of sorts that enables any user to have a … Continue reading ALC105 – A Twitter Reflection
The exponential growth in technology to which the human race has been exposed is unprecedented in human history. The internet age has dawned and with it has come the realisation of greater and more intuitive forms of communication, information and digital transparency. The new age of transparent information being readily available has left the bygone … Continue reading Modern Media: The Extinction of Privacy and the Fight to Reclaim It
The Cabin The midnight moon’s glare hung low over the small clearing in the woods as he searched for wood dry enough for the fire. The icy chill of the night was stinging his face and his clothes were damp, but he had a steely resolve. As he made his way back to the … Continue reading ‘The Cabin’ – ALW101
For the second assessment in my Media Genres unit, we were tasked with pitching an idea for a science-fiction film/book/game. The assignment was to be completed in groups, so I took it upon myself to do the plot, cast and marketing report as well as various marketing materials including these two movie posters for my … Continue reading ‘God Particle’ Science Fiction Assessment – ALC104
In my Exploring Digital Media unit we were tasked with creating a short video (30sec-1min) that spoke to a cause close to our hearts. I chose to base mine on The ANZAC Appeal using the GoPro Splice mobile application to which you can watch below. This process reminded me of a poem I wrote in … Continue reading ‘Spoils of War’ – ALC203
In my Media Genres unit I was tasked with forming the basis for a horror story/film. I chose to represent my idea with the development of two movie posters as well as the first five pages of a proposed novel. Bighands Novel - Read the first five pages here.
A question was posed to me recently regarding my online presence; whether the personality traits that I portrayed through social media platforms were a genuine representation of myself. Initially my response was a resounding “Of course!” however the longer I thought about the question and my various social media accounts, the answer wasn’t so clear. … Continue reading The Social Mirror: Reflections of Professional Online Identity
For an assessment in my Globalisation and the Media Unit we were asked to put together a campaign in the form of a picture essay, that could be targeted at a segment of the population, but on a global level. I have designed a fictional clothing brand by the name of 'XS Apparel'. This is … Continue reading ‘XS Apparel’ (Winter Campaign Picture Essay) – ALC215
In my writing unit I was given the task of writing a descriptive singular moment in 500 words. It had to be a person, object or place and I believe I have encapsulated the moment well. It was harder than I thought it would be to make it engaging as possible with no time passing but was an enjoyable exercise. Have a read and let me know what you think!
Daniel Jubb 