Syllabus-Media+Analysis+Sem+2+2013

= 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.


 * Bell Work**

There will be daily bell. It will be written on the board. Bell Work will be collected once or twice a month and is worth two points per day. If you are absent, you need to find out the Bell Work Question from the day(s) you were absent and get it completed. Otherwise, you will receive a zero for missing Bell Work.

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
 * Unit One**

Logo and Branding
 * Unit Two**

Alcohol and Tobacco Messages Adbusting
 * Unit Three**

Politics and Political Advertising
 * Unit Four**

Children’s Advertising: Toys and Cereal
 * Unit Five**

Body Image Media Violence
 * Unit Six**

The Internet: Social Networking Sites; News; Google First Hit; Urban Legends
 * Unit Seven**

Film Critique
 * Unit Eight**

20 Shot Story
 * Unit Nine**

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= 30% Marking Period 4= 50% Final Exam = 20%
 * Grading:**


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