Syllabus-+Media+Analysis+Sem+2+2015

= Syllabus - Winter - 2015 = Catalog Description:

Have you ever wondered how the models in magazines get such clear skin? Have you ever wondered why there are so many commercials on TV? Have you ever wondered how the media makers create special effects in videos an on film? You’ll find out the answer to these questions and more in this pre-requisite class to all other classes offered in Media Studies. Students must PASS Media Analysis BEFORE they can take Media Production—the next course in the Media Studies series.
 * Media Analysis Available for 9th through 12th graders **

It is YOUR responsibility to keep track of what we are doing in class on days that you are absent. A class website with all assignments, notes, etc., is online and will be updated regularly.

There will be ACT Prep Work. It will be written on the board. ACT Prep work will be counted toward your participation grade in the class.
 * ACT Prep **

We will be using a variety of web applications to help reinforce concepts learned in this class. In addition to your school email, you will need a personal gmail account so that you can access web applications that might not be accessible through your South Redford Gmail. To keep logins and passwords handy, I suggest that you create a Google Doc with your various log ins and passwords as a note or photo in your phone, or save this information in your South Redford Google Drive. Do NOT share Logins and Passwords with other people.
 * Internet Applications **

The website is: http://claytonma.wikispaces.com

Unless there is an EXCUSED ABSENCE, there will be a grade deduction for late work

Five Key Concepts and Questions of Media Literacy Application of Key Concepts and Questions to Super Bowl Advertising
 * Unit One **

Alcohol and Tobacco Messages Adbusting
 * Unit Two **

Logos and Branding
 * Unit Three **

Body Image
 * Unit Four **

Violence in the Media
 * Unit Five **

Social Media
 * Unit Six **

**Unit Seven** Film Critique

20 Shot Story
 * Unit Eight **

Additional units may be added or the order changed based on what is happening in the media at that time.

Final Exam - Multiple Choice, Comprehensive Exam with ACT reading comprehension component

Marking Period 3= 35% Marking Period 4= 45% Final Exam = 20%
 * Grading: **

*Units of study subject to change at teacher's discretion.