twin terrors
I knew you were trouble...
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Thursday, December 4, 2014
for Friday's class....a thing..
a thing....well, a thing that for you (or for you and one partner) that sums up today's popular culture. POPULAR CULTURE is defined as: cultural activities or commercial products reflecting, suited to , or aimed at the tastes of the general masses of people.......................so , for you, what one thing does that the best.....one thing that shows who we are and what we value.........share it tomorrow...bring a picture, a drawing , a graphic , it could even be a link to a video ...that shows us who we are today
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
#19 Ellen or The Dixie Chicks: Free speech heroes or just "shut up and sing"
do you agree with the stances taken by one or both of these "acts...or should they just stick to acting / singing and leave the politics out of it?.......explain
Monday, December 1, 2014
Saturday, November 22, 2014
#18 free choice...something media
something we have talked about....something we haven't ...but something media
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
pop up video
the classic :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QemfPpzCGWY (there are many more pop videos out..check them out)...new school (sort of): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VxV717PRBU.........................so....the task:.......pick a music video and create a pop - up video (minimum of 10 pop-ups / facts....be as creative and informative and random as possible
Friday, November 7, 2014
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Nov 6th....non stair climbers
1. catch up blogs...............2. Bieber article..read and fill in / complete.....3. celebrity deaths article and questions
Friday, October 24, 2014
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Friday October 24 : CELEBRITY, BLOGS and in lab 255
1. finish the celebrity handout from yesterday.......info you need to complete it:.....types of celebrity...1. star (someone famous for their talent like Beyonce)....2. Hero (someone famous for their attributes/character like Kevin Vickers)....3. Paracelebrity (someone famous because they are associated with famous people like North West) ...and ...4. Quasars (someone 'strangely" famous like Rebecca Black)....and....Rules for Being Famous...1. Have talent....2. Have an Unique Look....3. "Seem" Intelligent....4. Be Your Best Celebrity Self (do something other than what you are most known for)....5. Have Handlers (agents, managers, a possee etc)....6. stay contemporary (up to date/current).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Update Blogs ...new one added.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3. Begin Violence and the Media Constructing reality Hypertext Assignment
#16 Renée Zellweger's face
Renée Zellweger losing face in Hollywood: Menon | Toronto Star
what does this article:
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/2014/10/22/rene_zellweger_losing_face_in_hollywood_menon.html
say about our media world today?
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
# 15 simple ....favourite video game
name it......explain what it's about
or say you have no interest in video games and no favourite
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
#14 one music video that is over the line...or close to the line...
identify it here and briefly explain why you chose it
Monday, October 20, 2014
Thursday, October 16, 2014
#12 The Media Constructs Reality
the single most important way that you believe the media influences us (you).....explain
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Saturday, October 11, 2014
writing that review
1. gather facts about movie (see handout0
2. compile viewing notes (provided)
3. write review ...suggested format:
also see provided rubric
PARAGRAPH ONE:
Create an original thesis based on your analysis. Now that you've thoroughly studied the movie, what unique insights can you bring to the table? Come up with a thesis, a central idea to discuss and back up with your observations on the various elements of the film. Your thesis should be discussed in the first paragraph of your review. Having a thesis will take your review beyond the plot summary stage and into the realm of film criticism, which is rightfully its own art form. Ask yourself the following questions to come up with a compelling thesis for your review:
Does the film reflect on a current event or contemporary issue? It could be the director's way of engaging in a bigger conversation. Look for ways to relate the content of the film to the "real" world.
Does the film seem to have a message, or does it attempt to elicit a specific response or emotion from the audience? You could discuss whether or not it achieves its own goals.
Does the film connect with you on a personal level? You could write a review stemming from your own feelings and weave in some personal stories to make it interesting for your readers.
PARAGRAPH TWO
Follow your thesis paragraph with a short plot summary. It's good to give readers an idea of what they'll be in for if they decide to see the movie you're reviewing. Give a brief summary of the plot in which you identify the main characters, describe the setting, and give a sense of the central conflict or point of the movie. Never break the number one rule of movie reviews: don't give too much away. Don't ruin the movie for your readers!
When you name characters in your plot summary, list the actors' names directly afterward in parenthesis.
Find a place to mention the director's name and the full movie title.
If you feel you must discuss information that might "spoil" things for readers, warn them first.
PARAGRAPHS THREE to FIVE
choose three technical elements (acting, directing, script, cinematography, setting, etc.) to focus on them and discuss the effectiveness of each in a paragraph for each
PARAGRAPH SIX
Wrap up your review with a conclusion. It should tie back to your original thesis and provide some guidance as to whether the audience should go see the movie. Your conclusion should also be compelling or entertaining on its own, since it's the end of your piece of writing.
minimum 400 words
Good Luck
Thursday, October 9, 2014
#11 "Seahaven is the way the world is supposed to be..."
agree or disagree with Christof's bold statement in a minimum of five sentences
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Friday, October 3, 2014
if you missed it....Generation Like and Teens React to Anaconda
right now, they are a no mark or a zero
if you missed them, watch them and...
Gen Like: three or four sentences in response.....what did you take from this documentary?
Teens React....answer four q's:
1. is the video 'feminism"......2. are people overreacting to it?.....3. does it 'objectify" women? 4. is it appropriate for a media class viewing?...is it appropriate anywhere?
complete and hand in to teacher
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
#10 spoof commercial
to be filmed next week:
what's the plan / what's the product?......................what's the spoof? (what are you making fun of / drawing attention to)?...........who are you working with?..............why do you think this will be a successful spoof?
explain
#9 anaconda and all that....the line
where is your line?....how much is too much?.....what should we be able to see and what should we not?
# 8 the media and domestic violence
Ray Rice, Rihanna, corporate sponsors all of that.....
are athletes, musicians, celebrities role models and should their personal lives affect their "media" careers?
explain
Monday, September 22, 2014
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Monday, September 15, 2014
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Friday, September 12, 2014
#6 your favourite commercial
post it in your blog and explain why you have chosen it
(make sure it is suitable for classroom viewing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
#5 kids and money
respond to the first ten minutes....thoughts / observations (min of five sentences)
Thursday, September 4, 2014
#2 favourite media personality (at the moment)
who and why....explain in a minimum of three sentences
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