Henry Jenkins - fandom blog tasks
Henry Jenkins - fandom blog tasks The following tasks will give you an excellent introduction to fandom and also allow you to start exploring degree-level insight into audience studies. Work through the following: Factsheet #107 - Fandom Read Media Factsheet #107 on Fandom . Use our Media Factsheet archive on the M: drive Media Shared (M:\Resources\A Level\Media Factsheets) or log into your Greenford Google account to access the link. Read the whole of Factsheet and answer the following questions: 1) What is the definition of a fan? A fan is someone who shows enthusiasm or zeal for a particular media text or cultural product. This enthusiasm can range from casual appreciation to a more profound and personal connection, where the media text becomes part of their identity. 2) What the different types of fan identified in the factsheet? Hardcore/True Fan : Devoted enthusiasts who possess deep knowledge and have been involved with the fandom for a long time. They see themselves as “i