Study – WHAT AM I DOING?

Exploring the influence of audio within video games

This report examines and discusses the role and influence of diegetic and non-diegetic sound plays in relation to video games and how their audience perceives and interacts with them. Past research indicates that audio undeniably impacts how video games are consumed by their audience and how they benefit the overall playability of the game. Although,ContinueContinue reading “Exploring the influence of audio within video games”

Another day, another peer review

Once again, I’m back reviewing some of my peer’s work! For this lot of peer reviews I chose to review Amy Dunn, Breanna Gordon and Jacob Huisman, all their pitches were very entertaining and informative so it was hard to criticise. As we all know peer reviews can be one of the most challenging tasksContinueContinue reading “Another day, another peer review”

Audio – “It’s Super Effective!”

For this week’s blog post I will be exploring in further detail, the analytical framework I have built in order to investigate and research my area of interest regarding my DA. The analytical framework for my DA will be looking at three individual concepts/theories and how they interact and overlap one another. https://giphy.com/gifs/pokemon-kanto-gif-iz0gAwkJzWg8g The followingContinueContinue reading “Audio – “It’s Super Effective!””

Music for the mind – Personal Reflection

For anyone who has been following along with my studies, they will be aware of my recent study which delved into the cognitive process and how music can affect it both positively and negatively. I decided to choose this subject as it was a topic, I was passionate about and felt that my peers wouldContinueContinue reading “Music for the mind – Personal Reflection”

Motivational Music – Can music effect the way we study?

From house parties, to road trips, background noise or soul listening, music is large aspect of a university students’ life and often impacts their daily activities. Author Luke Sharkey speaks on the amount of time the average person spends listening to music in an article posted via Nialler9. Sharkey shares that research conducted reports “thatContinueContinue reading “Motivational Music – Can music effect the way we study?”

Is It Ethical?

Research and Ethics Throughout this post I will be discussing some key aspects of the research I will have to conduct surrounding my topic of study. I will be referring to academic articles to confirm or agree with the statements made throughout this post. A key factor of research will be to study and ethicalContinueContinue reading “Is It Ethical?”