Lesson 7 - Entertainment & Its Categories

What is entertainment?

Entertainment is whatever people are willing to spend their money and spare time viewing rather than participating in

How is entertainment often designed?

often designed to relax, amuse, or provide a distraction

What is entertainment marketing?

Influencing how people choose to spend their time and money on entertainment

What are the 5 entertainment categories?

1. Live Performances

2. Digital Entertainment

3. Sports and Game

4. Social and Interactive Entertainment

5. Artistic Expression

What would be potentially be considered as live performances?

Theater, concerts, comedy shows, circus performances, etc.

Why are live performances often unique experiences?

Because the energy and interaction with the audience set them apart from other forms of entertainment

What kind of importance do live performances consist of having?

Cultural importance

What would be considered digital entertainment?

TV shows, movies, YouTube, video games, podcasts

True or False

The slowest-growing form of entertainment and includes content accessible anytime (on-demand)

False

What does digital entertainment allow eveyday people to become?

content creators

True or False.

Digital entertainment has changed how people consume and create entertainment

True

What could be classified as falling under the sports and games category?

professional sports, eSports, board games

What kind of sport is e-sports recognized as?

competitive sport

Fill in the blank.

Some sports are _______________.

cultural cornerstones

What is one cultural cornerstone example?

Capoeira

What is capoeira?

a symbol of Brazilian culture, celebrated worldwide. A mix of martial arts, dance, and music developed by enslaved Africans in Brazil as a way to resist oppression

What would be considered social and interactive entertainment?

Amusement parks, escape rooms, festivals, fairs, etc.

Why are amusement parks and festivals considered social and interactive entertainment?

Since, amusement parks and festivals are designed to engage multiple senses and offer a range of activities

What do social and interactive entertainment allow for?

a more physical and social interaction, creating memorable experiences through group participation

What do artistic expression consist of?

Art exhibitions, museums, dance performances, literature 

What kind of form of entertainment is artistic expression?

form of entertainment that often promotes critical thinking and appreciation for culture and creativity

What message do artistic expression convey?

personal or societal

What is artistic expression about?

creativity and emotional engagement