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{CTVA 302}: Critical Studies: Television
Module 4 • Flow + Liveness
February 14 + 21, 2024
Worksheet 4.2
To be completed during part 1 of the video lecture
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1.
How has the television schedule helped organize your own daily lives, and how has this changed over time? How was television part of a daily routine – or a way in which you perceived time – when you were a young child? What about as a teenager, or how about now as an adult? Television schedule has helped out daily lives because I feel that people make connections on what they see on television, from watching a movie, a show or even a sporting event. It changed overtime from the social interactions TV allowed people with similar interests to connect over their shared love for different programs. Before the internet, watching television shows was a social event. Friends and family members would gather to watch and enjoy their preferred programs. 2.
Aside from the final segment of the episode (in which they tell you that “this episode was brought to you by…”), how would you know that the Sesame Street
episode was sponsored by the letter “D”? Be specific.
I knew that the sesame street episode was sponsored by the letter D is the 4
th
letter of the alphabet and has been depicted as a Muppet character. The letter would collectively hint at the sponsorship by the letter “D” throughout the episode, subtly reinforcing the association without explicitly stating it until the final segment. To be completed during our Zoom discussion on 2.14
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3.
With your breakout group, dissect a clip of Roseanne
on the level of flow.
Choose a random five-minute block (including commercials, if applicable)
from within the episode and analyze it on the second order of detail, as described by Williams. That is, you should describe each segment within the five-minute block as specifically as possible, taking note of any aesthetic techniques important to communicating the message of the segment. How does the segment illustrate the property of flow? What within the segment helps guide audiences with the flow? The beginning of the Roseanne
a short commercial of chevy S series having black and white slopes transitions with captions for the Chevy S series, then transitions into a diet coke commercial of
these woman saying is “11:30 its diet coke break” and all the woman went running to the window and find a man doing construction just outside their work facility to stare at a construction workers shirtless, while the woman stare in love with the shirtless men. The segments demonstrates flow because of having the commercial transition into the show adding a beverage commercial before beginning a show. 4.
With your breakout group, discuss how streaming platforms manage flow. a.
User-generated flow: how do platforms such as YouTube construct flow? In what ways do you create your own flow as you use the platform? How are creators responsible for maintaining the flow, and how is the platform itself (or its advertisers) responsible for maintaining the flow?
i.
YouTube constructs flow through algorithms that analyze user behavior, watch history, engagement metrics. The platform suggests video bases on users preferences, creating a personalized content flow. b.
What mechanisms are technologically built into streaming interfaces/platforms such as Netflix or Hulu to construct and maintain flow? i.
When streaming platforms in Netflix or Hulu, is a key mechanism used to construct and maintain flow. ABR dynamically adjusts the quality od the video {CTVA 302}: Critical Studies: Television
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streamed based on the available capabilities. Making
it the primary mechanism for constructing and maintaining flow in streaming interfaces/platforms like Netflix of Hulu. c.
How do flow and intertextuality work together on streaming television? Choose a specific example to make your case. i.
Intertextuality flow in streaming television refers to seamless and continuous viewing experience, where one episode or scene smoothly transitions to the next. Intertextuality on the other hand involves referencing or incorporation of other texts withing a particular work, creating connections and layers of meaning. To understand the flow on streaming television intertextuality adds depth to the content by referencing or incorporating elements from other shows, movies, or cultural references. An examples of the marvel cinematic universe on streaming platforms. The induvial superhero series ‘Wanda vision”, “Falcon” and the “Winter Solider” maintain a narrative flow within their own storylines. However, they also incorporate intertextuality by referencing events and characters from marvel films,
creating a cohesive and interconnected viewing experience. To be completed during part 2 of the video lecture
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5.
What is the ontology and ideology of the word “family”? Use the definitions in the lecture to help you formulate your answer.
The word family carries diverse meanings bases on cultural, religious, and societal perspectives. The ideologies may include the belief in traditional families. The ontology of family involves the fundamental nature of familial connections, while Ideology encompasses the varied beliefs and values associated with the concept, influenced by cultural and societal factors. {CTVA 302}: Critical Studies: Television
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6.
Watch Clip 4.3, “
Fox & Friends
Ground Zero Mosque.” How does the clip
demonstrate the idea of “performativity”? In what ways does the clip take seemingly neutral information and connect it to a conservative ideology?
This clip 4.3 demonstrates the idea of “performativity” because it talked the neutral information, such as the construction of the mosque near ground zero and connects it to s conservative ideology by portraying it as an affront to American values and a symbol of disrespect. The clip reinforces conservative viewpoints regarding immigration, religious freedom, and national security. It amplifies concerns framing the mosque as a threat rather than a religious institution. To be completed during our Zoom discussion on 2.21
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7.
What did your group notice about the news coverage of the Kennedy assassination as it relates to the flow of information? That is, how was information generally communicated to the audience? How did technology enhance (or inhibit) this flow of information? Now, think about the news coverage of the Challenger space shuttle explosion. What
similarities and differences between these two disasters does your group notice in terms of flow of information and the role of technology? Finally,
think about what media flows we access in contemporary times of crisis or disaster. To what extent are they dependent upon television or the structures of television? In the group discussion about news coverage of the Kennedy assassination as it relates the flow information by the news coverage of the Kennedy assassination primarily relied on
television broadcasts and newspapers for disseminating information to the audience. Television played a significant role
in providing live updates and visuals, enhancing the immediacy
and impact of the news. However, the flow of information was relatively slow compared to contemporary standards due to limitations in technology, such as the absence of real-time global communication networks. Similarly, the news coverage {CTVA 302}: Critical Studies: Television
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of the Challenger space shuttle explosion utilized television broadcasts as a primary medium for delivering updates to the audience. However, advancements in technology since the Kennedy assassination allowed for faster dissemination of information, including satellite communication and the emergence of cable news networks. This facilitated a more rapid flow of information to the public.
In terms of similarities between the two disasters, both events saw widespread media coverage and intense public interest. However, one key difference lies in the speed at which information traveled, with technology enabling a quicker dissemination of updates during the Challenger disaster compared to the Kennedy assassination.
8.
Now that “cord-cutting” (getting rid of a household cable subscription in favor of streaming platforms) is on the rise, how do audiences engage with televisual liveness? In what ways do social media platforms emulate techniques of live television? In what ways do streaming platforms emulate techniques of live television? And what ways do audiences emulate techniques of live viewing when watching a streaming platform or engaging with social media?
As cord-cutting rises, audiences engage with televisual liveness through various means. Social media platforms emulate live television techniques by providing real-time updates, live streaming, and interactive features. Platforms like
Twitter and Instagram often host live events, fostering a sense of immediacy. the rise of cord-cutting has led to the adoption of
live elements on social media and streaming platforms, blurring the lines between traditional live television and digital
content consumption. Audiences actively contribute to this shift by embracing interactive features and real-time engagement.
9.
With your breakout group, discuss “live” sports programming like the Super Bowl. How did the Super Bowl emphasize its liveness throughout the clips you watched? What did you notice about the flow of the {CTVA 302}: Critical Studies: Television
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broadcast, and how does “live” television require a different understanding of flow than TV that is not broadcast live? Make reference
to specific examples in your answer.
The Super Bowl, as a prime example of “live” sports programming, emphasizes its liveness through several elements observed in the clips, such as real-time reactions from the audience, instant replays of key moments, and live commentary from broadcasters. These aspects highlight the immediacy and uniqueness of the live broadcast, differentiating it from non-live TV content. The flow of the broadcast in live sports, especially the Super
Bowl, is dynamic and continuous, integrating advertisements, halftime shows, and game analysis seamlessly with the ongoing game. This flow is punctuated by live cuts to the crowd, on-the-spot interviews, and immediate analysis, creating a cohesive yet flexible narrative structure that keeps viewers engaged. For example, during the Super Bowl, broadcasters must quickly adapt commentary to the unfolding game, halftime performances require precise execution under live conditions, and commercials are strategically placed to maximize viewer engagement without disrupting the live experience.
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