1. Assignment 5: Documentary
Topic Research
Chelsea Fashole-Luke

2. Education.
Do we really need it?

3. Does a good education guarantee
a good future?
 Are young people forced to think about their futures too
early on?
 Does a university degree mean a better and more secure
job than those without?
 Are the „right‟ qualifications all employers look for now?
 Are more and more people losing their jobs to machines?
 Unemployment rates in the UK
 Are good grades always essential for a good university then
a good job?
 Does having to choose a career path at the age of 14/15/16
affect choices later in life?
 What is the effect of having a degree vs. not having one?

4. Thinking About The Future Too
Early?
 “under a new government scheme, students
as young as the age of 7 are to be offered
careers advice. The scheme which is being
tested in 38 local primary schools, aims to
encourage pupils to develop aspirations at a
young age as well as to provide relevant
career guidance that will enable them to
make fully formed decisions regarding their
future when the time comes”.
~ source: uai.org.uk

5. Having A Degree vs. Not Having
One.
Source: linkedin.com
Source: debate.org
 Most employers favour
experience and skill
over grades
 Most wont take on an entry
level hire unless they are
certain they can positively
impact the company
 Lots of employers care
more about the impact
employees make rather
than what grades and/or
qualifications they have

6.  Its harder to get a job these
days and having a degree makes
it easier for employers to choose
between similar
applicants, where only one may
have a degree
 Some look up to Lord Sugar
as inspiration – he became
one of the richest men and
without any grades or
educational qualifications
 Degrees aren't
always „golden
tickets‟ into
employment
Having A Degree vs. Not Having
One.

7. The Cost Of Education vs. The
Value Of It.
 “The value is there
but the
opportunities are
scarce”
 “When
opportunities
become less, the
value decreases”
 “In 2013 29%% of
first year students
said their course
was poor value for
money, compared
with 16% in 2006”.
~ source:
bbc.co.uk/news/educa
tion…

8. Unemployment Rates.
 Rates fell by 4000 in three months to June
leaving 2.51m out of work
 Number of people claiming jobseekers
allowance in July fell more sharply, down
by 29000 to 1.4m
 Unemployment rate remains at 7.8%
Source: bbc.co.uk/news/business-23692996
 Number of people in work increased by 69000 in three months
to June, up to 29.78m
 Highest ever since records began in 1971
 307000 more people in employment in the UK compared to last
year

9. People Losing Jobs To Technology.
 Some argue that impressive advances in computer
technology are largely responsible for the sluggish
employment growth over the last decade or so
 Many workers are losing jobs to machines who can do
their jobs more efficiently and for less money
 It is inevitable that technology will continue to take
more jobs
 Technology is getting better and better at routine jobs
 More and more competition for jobs

10. Social Networking.
And how it affects us as people.

11. Is social networking taking up
too much time in our lives?
 Web 1.0
 Web 2.0
 Web 3.0
 Social networking crazes
 How much do we share online with strangers?
 Social networking on the go (mobiles, tablets etc.)
 How its changed and evolved over the years
 Children younger and younger are jumping onto social
networking sites
 The dangers of social networking
 How are we letting it control us (becoming addicted etc.)

12. The Internet.
 The internet is a large group of computers that are
connected to each other
 It is used to send information all around the world
between computers
 It was created in the USA and was first connected in
October 1969
 The „World Wide Web was created in Switzerland in 1989
Source: wikipedia.org/internet

13. Web 1.0.
 „read-only web‟
 Web 1.0 sites are static: contain information that is useful
but no reason for visitor to return to page
- i.e. personal page about site owners that never changes
- Web 2.0 version may be a blog etc. that owners can update
 Web 1.0 sites are non-interactive: visitors cannot contribute
to sites
- On the other hand, websites suck as Wikipedia allow users
to change and contribute to articles
 “shopping carts are web 1.0”: shopping cart applications
present products to customers (like a catalogue), in which
people from all over the world can purchase from. (source:
practicalcommerce.com)
Source: computer.howstuffworks.com/web-101.htm

14. Web 2.0.
 „read-write web‟
 More user generated content
- i.e youtube (and other websites alike) rely on user
submissions
 Allows users to be more involved in what is available to
them information-wise
 Allows users to interact with each other and contribute
content
Source: practicalcommerce.com

15. Web 3.0.
 „read-write-execute‟
 „a third phase of the evolution of the World Wide Web‟
 The idea that the internet „understands‟ the pieces of
information it stores and is able to make logical
connections between them
 „the web becoming smarter, getting to know you better
from your browsing history and delivering relevant
content‟
 Makes links and delivers content relevant to all you‟ve
contributed during web 2.0
Source: macmillandictionary.com/buzzword/entries/web3.html

16. Social Network Crazes.
 Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr etc
 Twitter: 140 character limit messages or „microblog
posts‟ known as „tweets‟ delivered to the „timelines‟ of
those following
 Facebook: allows users to have their own profile and add
friends who can see what they're up to
 YouTube: allows users to upload video content which can
be viewed by users all around the world for free
 Tumblr: blogging site, allows users to post original
content as well as „reblog‟ the content of others.

17. How Social Media Has Changed
Over The Years.
 In the beginning, users were more concerned with
designing their own pages (think MySpace, Piczo, bebo etc)
 „Customisation has now evolved to personalisation‟
 Social media allows users to „control‟ who and what they
follow and vice-versa
 Ad targeting based on users‟ choices also allows for a better
experience
 Has made the „inaccessible accessible‟
- Can now interact with favourite celebs etc. first hand
through tweeting etc.
- Can now engage with big name brands easily
 Customers can now help big brands spread the word of
their products
Source: socialmediatoday.com

18. On The Go.
 Apps are now available on mobile technology
 Mobile phones
 iPads/tablets etc.
 Users can easily downloads social networking apps as
well as use the internet away from home
 Some apps do not even require an internet connection to
work

19.  “Some users, especially
teens, engage in what is
called “friend-collecting
behaviour” which entails
users friending people
they don‟t know or that
they wouldn‟t talk to in
person in order to
increase the size of their
online network”
How Social Networking Affects
Us.
 “This could be an
impression
management
strategy, as the user
may assume that a
large number of
friends/followers will
make them appear
more popular to
others”.
 “ just as in our offline
lives, we are judged
online by the company
we keep”.
However, online, peopl
e can see our whole
social network of
friends.
Source: richardgjonesjr.com/blog…

20. How Social Networking Affects
Relationships.
PROS:
 “the social networking world brings
you a variety of information. That
certainly aid in the progression of
learning about someone, whether its
links to articles they might enjoy
reading or general musings about
life‟s happenings..”
Source: psychcentral.com/blog…
 Allows you to
connect with more
people.
 Many couples
these days have
met on dating
sites such as
„match.com‟ and
go on to enjoy
happy marriages.

21.  Allows us to see too
much of people too
soon?
 Causes us to judge
others based on their
online personas.
How Social Networking Affects
Relationships.
 “Facebook itself isn‟t to
blame for the demise of
domestic bliss. Instead, its
an avenue by which
threats can develop if you
fail to communicate about
them, and one that can
exacerbate problems that
already exist”.
 Everything is
available to the
general public –
including those
close to you - if
you choose to put
it all out there
CONS:
 Facebook cited
as one of the
main
contributions to
divorce in
todays society
Source: huffingtonpost.com

22.  Not many restrictions on
creatively expressing oneself
 Easy way to share information
 Informal support of other‟s work
 General understanding and
respect of other peoples forms of
expression
 An alternative way of socialising
(Chau, 2010)
~ source: sites.ewu.edu/cmst496-
stafford/…
How Social Networking Affects
Children.
 “more than 1 on 4 teens say that using
their social networking site makes them
feel less shy (29%) and more outgoing
(28%);1 in 5 says it makes them feel
more confident (20%), more popular
(19%), and more sympathetic to
others(19%); and 15% say it makes
them feel better about themselves.”
~ source: commonsensemedia.org
(insert picture of statistics)
 “Not just an avenue for socialising;
kids and teens can be
creative, interact and learn. Social
networking provides an alternative
way to get students interested in
learning with a new and
unconventional medium”
~ source: sites.ewu.edu/cmst496-
stafford/…

23.  “teens who use
Facebook more often
show more narcissistic
tendencies while young
adults who have a
strong fb presence show
more signs of other
psychological disorders
- e.g. Antisocial
behaviours, mania and
aggressive tendencies”
How Social Networking Affects
Children.
 “Negative affect on
children, pre-teens
and teenagers by
making them more
prone to
anxiety, depression
and other
psychological
disorders”
Source: apa.org/news/press/releases/2011/08/social-kids.aspx

24. Thank you.

26. How has fashion changed
over the years?
 50s/60s/70s/80s/90s/00s fashion
 Fashion today
 High street stores
 Vintage/thrift shops today
 People who dress „differently‟
 Famous fashion „icons‟ (Madonna, lady gaga etc.)
 Fashions fads
 Fashion influences in young people today
 Labels and how they affect fashion choices today
(Goths, punks, hipsters, indie, skaters etc.)

27. 50‟s Fashion.
 White t-shirts
 Motorcycle jackets
 Bermuda shorts
 Pedal pushers
 Poodle skirts
 Saddle shoes
 Ballerina flats
 Full skirts with petticoats
 Strapless evening gowns
 Ponytails
 Cat eye glasses
Source: factmonster.com/ipka/A0878570.HTML

28. 60‟s Fashion.
 The „hippie‟ era
 Bell bottoms
 Miniskirts
 T-shirts with messages
 Pale lipstick/dark eyeliner
 Long hair for men
 Beehive hair
 Go-go boots
 Peace signs
 Paisley and Indian prints
 Headbands
 Circular sunglasses
Source: factmonster.com/ipka/A0878570.HTML

29. 70‟s Fashion.
 The „disco‟ age
 Western boots
 Logo t-shirts
 Denim (lots of it)
 Pantsuits
 Earth tones
 Leotards and wrap around skirts
 Afros
 Platform shoes
Source: factmonster.com/ipka/A0878570.HTML

30. 80‟s Fashion.
 Frilled collars and hems
 Bright vests and shirts
 Power suits (with big shoulder pads)
 Lace fingerless gloves
 Bangles
 Tunics over leggings
 Big bows
 Big hair
 Fair-isle sweaters
 Ankle socks
 Penny loafers
 Leg warmers
Source: factmonster.com/ipka/A0878570.HTML

31. 90‟s Fashion.
 Designer athletic shoes
 Dungarees
 Mini skirts
 Designer trainers
 Puffy jackets
 Chain wallets
 Baggy trousers
 Coloured hair
 Bare midriffs
 Hoodies
 Grunge style
 Doc Martens & Converse
 Bum bags/fanny packs
 scrunchies
Source: factmonster.com/ipka/A0878570.HTML

32. 00‟s Fashion.
 Low-rise trousers
 Blazers
 Graphic t-shirts
 Bare midriffs
 Tank tops
 Bell-bottomed jeans
 Skinny jeans
 Vans/Converse/Ugg boots/Crocs
 Silly bandz
 Oversized sunglasses
Source: factmonster.com/ipka/A0878570.HTML

33. Fashion Icons Over The Years.
 50‟s:
- Audrey Hepburn
- Grace Kelly
- Marlon Brando
- Elvis Presley
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Sophia Loren
- Marilyn Monroe
 60‟s:
- Julie Christie
- Twiggy
- Catherine
Deneuve
- Jackie Onassis
- Diana Ross
- Pattie Boyd
- Cher
 70‟s:
- Farrah Fawcett
- Bianca Jagger
- Debbie Harry
- John Travolta
- David Bowie
- Jerry Hall
- Iman
- Diane Von
Furstenberg

34.  90‟s:
- Kate Moss
- Kurt Cobain
- Will Smith
- Cindy Crawford
- Spice Girls
- Christina
Aguilera
- Britney Spears
- Gwen Stefani
 00‟s:
- Sarah jessica
Parker
- Chloe Sevigny
- Blake Lively
- Lady GaGa
- Diane Kruger
- Michelle Obama
- George Clooney
- Jared Letto
 80‟s:
- Princess Diana
- Molly Ringwald
- Madonna
- Don Johnson
- Grace Jones
- Demi Moore
- Stephanie
Seymour
- Joan Collins
Fashion Icons Over The Years.
Continued.

35. Labels and How They Affect
Fashion Choices.
 Goth
 Punks
 Hipster
 Indie
 Skaters
 Scene
 Preppy
 Nerds
 Emo
 Hippies