Thursday, 30 October 2014

Audience Theories

Hypodermic Model



It has immediate and powerful effect on its audiences. An intended message is directly received.

Copycat/Modelling Theory

                                                                                                                                                                         









It is modelled or inspired by an act which has been publicized in the media.    

Cultivation Theory                                        

Leaves people with a mis-perception of what is true in the world.

Uses/Gratifications Theory


Is an approach to understanding why and how people actively seek out specific media.

Desensitisation Theory


When media audiences' reaction grow weaker due to the exposure to violence and death etc.

Reception Theory



It emphasizes the readers reception of a text that can be read.

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