Making media studies : the creativity turn in media and communications studies / David Gauntlett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gauntlett, David.

Series:

Digital formations ; v. 93.

Digital formations ; vol. 93

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mass media.

Communication.

Digital media.

Physical Description:

xi, 171 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Peter Lang, [2015]

Summary:

This book suggests that media studies scholars have failed to recognize the significance of everyday creativity- the vital drive of people to make, exchange, and learn together, supported by online networks. It argues that we should think about media in terms of conversations, inspirations, and making things happen. Media studies can be about genuine social change, if we recognize the significance of everyday creativity, work to transform our tools, and learn to use them wisely. -- Publisher description.

Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Media studies 2.0

3. Further reflections on Media Studies 2.0

4. Creativity and participatory culture: a conversation with Henry Jenkins

5. On making Media Studies: a crowdsourced interview

6. Academia-Industry collaboration and innovation: three case studies, and eight principles, for fostering people's creativity on digital platforms

7. The Lego System as a tool for thinking, creativity, and changing the world

8. Creativity and digital innovation

9. The internet is ancient, small steps are important, and four other theses about making things in a digital world

10. Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-164) and index.

ISBN:

9781433123351

1433123355

9781433123344

1433123347

OCLC:

892804167