Madi Scarcello

Major Research Paper

This project aims to explore and define what propels our (digital) culture to consume food porn on social media. As Erin McDonnell defines the concept (2016), “In its contemporary understanding, food porn is a set of visual aesthetics that emphasizes the pleasurable, sensual dimensions of food, derived from (but not actually employed in) human sexuality” (p. 239). In an attempt to answer the question, I took a phenomenological approach to analyze the material, focusing on the effects of food representation beyond the physical senses.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Film & Media, Queen’s University

Specialization

Digital Marketing | Social Media and Content Creation | Graphic Design

Biography

Madi recently graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Arts in the Film and Media program. Throughout her undergrad, Madi explored the ins and outs of the film and media industry. Thus, allowing her to develop a strong foundation and theoretical understanding of the media industry, which developed into an interest and passion for digital marketing and content creation. Upon graduation, Madi joined the MDM program to expand upon her undergraduate degree, increase her skill set, and gain a more practical hands-on experience from the interactive teaching styles and the creative innovation ecosystem that the MDM program promotes.  

Why Digital Media?

I chose the Master of Digital Media program to combine my theoretical understanding of the media industry and my passion for digital marketing and digital creation. Throughout the MDM program, I hope to gain the entrepreneurial knowledge and innovative mindset required to launch myself into the professional world of digital media. 

Links

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/madi-scarcello-a440961a3