MED- postmodernism

theorist for postmodernism

Jean Baudrillard

Jean Baudrillard theory

Simulation, simulacra and hyperreality. discussed media, culture and the impact of reproduced images

first-order

these are direct representations of reality

e.g. a photograph of a real object or place

second-order

these are simulations that disort or exaggerate reality

e.g. a caricature of a person

third-order

simulations no longer have a clear connection to reality. they become self-referential and often imitate other simulations

e.g. theme park that simulates a historic era without a direct connection to the original

fourth-order

highest stage where simulations have no connection to reality whatsoever. They exist purely as signs and symbols that refer to other signs and symbols, creating a self-contained, hyperreality system

e.g.influencer on social media platforms

bricolage

refers to the construction or creation of an artwork or media text from any materials that come to hand

homage

a gesture of act that pays tribute to, and honours the qualities achievements or influence or a person, work of art or cultural element

hyperreality 

a state where what is real and what is simulated or represented becomes distinguishable, leading to an experience tat feels more real than reality itself.

implosion

old, strict categories and distinctions from the modern era are breaking down. Things are becoming more mixed, connected

independent film

a film produced outside of the major film studio system. Independent film-makers typically operate with creative freedom and a lower budget compared to mainstream studio productions

mediated

the ways in which information, messages or content are filtered, interpreted, and presented by media products

metaverse

a collective virtual shared space that exists in the digital realm, where users can interact with computer-generated environments and other users in real-life

non-linear

a storytelling technique where events are presented out of chronological order, disrupting the traditional flow of a straightforward timeline

parody

a form of humour or satire in which a work imitates the style or characteristics of another, usually more serious work, with the aim of ridiculing or mocking the original

pastiche

refers to a creative work that imitates the style or character of the work of another producer/ artist or period intetionally

representation

the act or process of depicting or protraying something through language, symbols images or other forms of expression

scripted reality

A genre of television programming meticulously choreographed to appear spontaneous and authentic, yet heavily scripted and pre-planned in advanced

self-referential

something that refers to or reflects itself, often within the same context or system

simulacra

copies or representations that have lost their connection to the original

simulations

the imitation or replication of a real-world process, system or event using models, technology or other methods