Portfolio Task 4: Essay Ideas

Could the theory of Standardization be applied to modern cinema/film?

- Adorno's writings, culture industry and mass culture.
- The affect of Standardization in commerical entertainment, from music to film.
- Standardized structure of film during early-mid twentieth century Hollywood.
- The popularity of standardized film in correlation to social contexts of the time, up until present.
- One example of a standardized Movie.
- Has standardisation adapted or remained the same?

Dika, V.,(2003). Recycled Culture in Contemporary Art and Film. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

- For an insight on any particular reocurring themes and structures.

Strinati, D.,(2003). An Introduction to the Theories of Popular Culture, 7th ed. London: Routledge.

- Understanding and evaluating popular culture

Storey, J.,(2001). Cultural Theory and Popular Culture, 3rd ed. Essex: Pearson Education Limited.

- Different perspective on popular culture

Soundscapes, 2000. On Popular Music. [online] Available at:[Accessed 27 February 2011]

- Adorno's theory of music standardisation