Lesson 1: The band Historical, Social and Cultural contexts One Direction were composed of Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik. What does this mean? Why was X-Factor, and modern shows like it, so successful?Ĥ Representation │ Audiences │ Industries │ Language New Faces 1970s s Opportunity Knocks 1940s s Pop Idol X Factor now Click images to view video In your books, and in your own words: One Direction are a ‘manufactured’ pop band. The ‘rags-to-riches’ story also made it more appealing to audiences. Also, there was a voyeuristic aspect to the show as we got behind the scenes access and candidates emotions. This feeling that the audience was now part of the process rather than apart from it was a big part of the Click image to view video success. Using technology to encourage audience participation and access to a candidate’s “journey”.
The later shows built on the growth of reality TV from shows such as Big Brother merged with the talent show concept. Whilst reality music shows are not new (see below) and there has been a long history of pop stars who have found fame on TV shows. They offer a clear comparison to our other Music CSP, Arctic Monkeys, who grew up together and developed more naturally. Representation │ Audiences │ Industries │ Language Lesson 1: The band Historical, Social and Cultural contexts One Direction started life as individual wannabe singers on reality TV show, ‘The X Factor’. This product provides interesting opportunities to study convergence between media industries, the role of video in reaching audiences and the relationship between producers and audiences.Ģ Representation │ Audiences │ Industries │ LanguageĬomplete the initial Personal Learning Checklist for One Direction – History CSP as a starting point for your assessmentģ Click image to view video Click images to view video Their debt to Simon Cowell is acknowledged in the video.
Representation │ Audiences │ Industries │ Language Close Study Product: Music Video One Direction - History This 2015 video self-referentially covers the band’s own history since their creation during 2010’s X-Factor. Presentation on theme: "Close Study Product: Music Video One Direction - History"- Presentation transcript:ġ Close Study Product: Music Video One Direction - History