Outline / Draft Dissertation Title

The main idea behind my dissertation proposal is to focus directly within all aspects of design, that has surrounded the sub-cultue over the years. With the uprising of modern technology, advancements in society and the capitalist political world it surrounds. As this is my main interest besides design and illustration. I want to continue to pursue and develop my understanding of identity it creates around the influence produced by the artists. Furthermore, with this incorporate my design work within.

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The influence of mass culture, social control and identity with in music specifically focusing on Hardcore/Punk .

Has social control through the media, affected the identity of a cultural following throughout Hardcore Punk music ?

- Propaganda

- Self Branding / Visual Identity

- Mechanical Reproduction / Promotion through individuals

How did right wing politics during the 80's influence the minds of the sub culture involved ?

- Thatchers Britain

- Straight Edge / The effects on young teenagers and the following it created

- Specific Bands and their involvement with anarchist / anti-political movements

- Anti-capitalism

Could a band still speak the same message without music or a following ?

- Adorno Vs Benjamin / Illusion of pseudo-individuality

- D.I.Y culture

- Meaning is created at the point of reception