For my writing for social media module in university I needed to make a website. The website could be about an event, business, campaign, hobby, society etc. I chose to make my website about cooking, a hobby of mine I really enjoy. I am vegan and have been for a really long tome so I …
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Colour Conspiracy and Cookie Consent
Colour theory is fascinating. Psychologists have discovered the ways in which colours affect our minds and emotions. They evoke thoughts and feelings inside us at a subconscious level. In one my lectures we discussed how colour theory is used across the internet. In particular, we looked at blue. Shades of blue are used by websites …
3 Neorealist Inspired Films That I Love
So, recently I’ve been learning all about film in one of my modules at UL. In particular, we’ve been learning about different film movements. You know, things like French New Wave, Cine Quinqui and the one I find most appealing, Neorealism. This movement began in Italy around the 1940s and we can still see elements …
Good vs Evil in “Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde”
If you haven’t read this novella please do! It may seem old and boring but trust me it’s worth the read. Or if you’re feeling lazy simply click this link to get a great synopsis of the story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2slb1_zDGU. Anyway, it’s about a doctor who invents a potion that transforms him into a completely new …
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What is a Bildungsroman novel?
In university I study Victorian Literature. As part of this module I had to read Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre. As many of you may already know, this novel follows the life of Jane Eyre from early childhood to adulthood. This is what’s known as a Bildungsroman. The term was invented by philosopher Karl Morgenstern. A …
General Data Protection Rights; A Reflection
In one my New Media classes the new GDPR law was discussed by our lecturer. She discussed how the internet puts us all in vulnerable positions. we can be hacked, have viruses steal and release our personal information and even have someone watch us through our camera. there is way more personal information of ours …
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The effect of Censorship on Irish Culture.
Today, in one of my classes for Irish literature the effects of the 1929 Censorship Act in Ireland were discussed. The act impacted on irelands writers and readership for generations. It prevented any books, prose or poetry that depicted controversial and impure scenes or dialogue from being sold in Ireland. Really any literature that addressed …
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Companies, Copyright and Content Creators.
As part of my studies in New Media I am required to learn about Copyright and Trade Mark Laws. I came across one which really peaked my interest and in fact, made me a little concerned. It came to my attention that content written by the employees of an organisation do not have any right …
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