Media studies is a discipline that examines the creation, production, distribution, and consumption of various forms of media, including television, film, radio, print, and digital media. It explores the role that media plays in shaping culture, society, politics, and identity. Media studies also addresses issues such as representation, ideology, power dynamics, and the influence of media on individuals and society. Researchers in this field employ a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to analyze and critically evaluate media texts, industries, audiences, and practices.