Syllabus

Catalog Description:
 * Syllabus **

__Media Analysis__ Available for 9th through 12th graders
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.

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.

The website is: http://claytonma.wikispaces.com. You should save this as a favorite both on your home computer and on your H: drive at school.

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

** Unit One ** Five Key Concepts and Questions of Media Literacy Applying Key concepts with Media Influence on Super Bowl

** Unit Two ** Body Image

** Unit Three ** Violence in the Media

** Unit Four ** Alcohol and Tobacco Messages Adbusting

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

** Unit Six ** The Internet: Social Networking Sites; Website Credibility; News; Google First Hit; Urban Legends

** Unit Seven ** Film Critique

20 Shot Story
 * Unit Eight **

** Unit Nine ** Logo and Branding Additional units may be added based on the current events and things happening in Media

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

**Grading**: Marking Period 3= 40% Marking Period 4= 40% Final Exam = 20%

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