Censorship In Australia, Bahrain and Singapore

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Film Production Business V.S Media Censorship – Project Brief and Collaborative Contract

Film Production Businesses v.s. Media Censorship

Synopsis:

We will be exploring censorship and copyright laws in Australia, Bahrain and Singapore to understand the intentions and purpose behind them and how they affect film producers through in depth analysis, research and case studies. This is so that we will know enough to set up our own media production business in future and adapt to the ever changing media landscape as professional media practitioners.

 

Background:

As international students, the media industries in our home countries is very different, due to the social, cultural and political environment that we live in. Television programmes, movies, news and information that are broadcasted at home, featured in our cinemas and made available on our internet may be changed, censored or restricted to the public. Hence, as media students that are about to set our foot in the industry, one of our main concerns is the issues involving producing, publishing and marketing our work to the industry. The fact that different countries have different cultures, policies and laws that govern their society, copyright and censorship laws may vary, which in turn affects how they are being consumed and vice versa. Therefore, in order for us to be successful media practitioners in future, it is important for us to have adequate knowledge about these issues so that we can produce content that is appropriate for the public. This is achievable through understanding what the government controls and limits to the public.

 

Aim:

• To help our readers understand the cultural context and direction of media production business across these countries – Australia, Bahrain and Singapore.
• To identify censorship and copyright and its regulations along with its impact applied in nominated countries to media production.

 

Scope:

• This study will thoroughly investigate Censorship classification and copyright laws in Australia, Bahrain and Singapore.
• Investigate the philosophical and political and underpinning of these laws, why and how they are enforced through research and case studies.
• The second part of this research will utilize the research done in the first part to compare the media laws of each country which will conclude in a detailed guideline for media professionals seeking to work in these countries mentioned.

 

Research questions:

• How and who controls the media and censorship board of these countries?
• What are the copyright laws for these countries?
• To what extent is the media censored in these countries?
• What are the intentions and purpose, hidden and publicised, by the government in regards to the censorship of the media in these countries?
• How different are the copyright and censorship laws between these countries?
• What are the procedures one has to adhere to when publishing work, materials or art in these countries?
• What actions have the government of these countries been known to take against people who release uncensored materials to the public?
• What actions have the government of these countries been known to take against people who break copyright laws?

 

Research Design:

• Background in the form of more traditional information is going to be the basis of our report.

• Searching Up On Case Studies and Comparing Them 

Searching up on materials that are available online or in the library.

 

• Interviews with relevant personnel

Media professionals, Directors, Actors, Production Companies, Media Graduates, News Anchors, News Companies, Government Officials, Lecturers, PHD Holders and any relevant sources.

 

• Developing An Analysis On These Topics And Providing Insights

Creating a web page or blog that presents research, findings and information and provides a brief summary after each published post. Allowing the public to give their input and other useful information.

 

• Concluding The Research By Sharing Our Experience And Takeaways

Outcomes:

• Receive valuable input from professional and experienced media practitioners.
• Develop a more in-depth understanding of censorship and copyright laws.
• Have a better understanding of the society that we live in.
• Have a clearer idea of which industry suits us.
• Have an idea of which country suits us in setting up our business.
• Receiving a holistic comprehension of the entire topic.
• Help us to network with people that have similar interest.
• Help us understand and overcome the challenges that media practitioners face.
• Useful for us when being interviewed by media related companies and organisations or as a portfolio when seeking a job.
• Help us adapt and engage future problems when producing films or videos and sharing information.
• Getting a good exposure in media related fields and experience the process of conducting in-depth research and analysis.

 

Time Line:

This project will start at the beginning of week 6 (2nd April 2012) and be completed by the end of week 13 (24th May 2012).

Week 6

1. Conduct individual research on our area of focus :
2. Contact professional media practitioners that we will be interviewing.
3. Research findings.
4. 1 case study that is relative to our topic.
5. Design the website / blog where we will present our findings.

Week 7

• Research findings.
• 1 case study.
• Designing the website / blog where we will present our findings.
• Preparation for individual progress report.

Week 8

• Research findings.
• 1 case study.
• Website / Blog completed.
• Interview subjects.

Week 9

• Research findings.
• 1 case study.
• Interview subjects.

Week 10

• Research findings.
• 1 case study.
• Interview subjects.

Week 11

• Preparation for final presentation.
• Research findings.
• Structure essay.

Week 12

• Preparation for final presentation.
• Research findings.
• Structure essay.

Week 13

• Final presentation.
• Collaborate essay together.

Week 14

• Proof read essay.
• Submit essay.

 

Part 2

Project Goals:

1. Complete with a resolute conclusion in response to the questions proposed in the project brief.
2. Produce a project that is comprehensive in its research so that it can be proudly presented to the public and media professionals.
3. Network and forge connections with media industry people throughout the process of completing the project.

Group Goals:

1. Throughout the process of completing the project, a high level of trust must be established between team members with substantial cooperation and teamwork.
2. To complete an interview with at least one professional media practitioner from the countries listed.
3. To research and compare on at least three case studies on censorship from each of the countries listed.
4. To submit our work punctually as indicated.
5. To create a web page or blog that display all our research findings.

Responsibilities:

Herald

• Will be focusing his research on Australia’s copyright and censorship laws.
• Drafting out a brief analysis of the social, cultural and political demographics of Australia and publishing it on the web page or blog.
• Looking up on case studies in Australia and comparing them.
• Interviewing at least two Australian media professionals to get their inputs.
• Comparing all our research findings and publish a post of it on the web page or blog.

Sherilyn

• Will be focusing her research on Singapore’s copyright and censorship laws.
• Draft out a brief analysis of the social, cultural and political demographics of Singapore and publishing it on the web page or blog.
• Looking up on case studies in Singapore and comparing them.
• Interview at least two Singaporean media professionals to get their inputs.
• Create and design the web page that will present our research findings.
• Comparing all our research findings and publish a post of it on the web page or blog.

Hashim

• Will be focusing his research on Bahrain’s copyright and censorship laws.
• Draft out a brief analysis of the social, cultural and political demographics of Bahrain and publishing it on the web page or blog.
• Looking up on case studies in Bahrain and comparing them.
• Interview at least two Bahrain media professionals to get their inputs.
• Compare all our research findings and publish a post of it on the web page or blog.

 

Dispute Resolution Procedure:

In the event that a team member has problems pulling their own weight or completing tasks on time, we will hold an immediate group discussion to tackle the problems and derive a solution together.

All arguments and disputes in the team will be resolved within the group via a group meeting either online or face to face. In the event that an agreement cannot be reached, the tutor will be notified.

 

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