Overview
using OBJECTIFICATION and one other class vocabulary term
. 1 st Paragraph: Tell us about the item you’re discussing. Describe it. (ie: name, title, what it is, etc.)
a. If it’s an image or a video, embed the item into your description.Working Link to artifact (or related) included
b. Describe the circumstances under which you consumed the media artifact. In a movie theater with friends? Alone at home on television?While driving, or reading your class homework? Etc.
2. 2 nd, 3rd and more Paragraphs: Write at least two paragraphs (beyond the description) discussing your media item.
a. Use at least two of the terms, ideas, and concepts we are exploring inclass (one term per paragraph) – and underline them when you mention them. see the concepts from the vocabulary full list below.
i. Underline one class vocab term per paragraph and discuss it fully.
ii. The underlined terms must be within your analysis/reflection paragraphs, not within your description paragraph.
iii. You must discuss each term you underline. So you may NOT simply say something like: “This is clearly an example of racism and objectification,” and then leave it at that. You have to say why you feel that way. What about that piece of media specifically makes you draw those conclusions?
b. Critically analyze how your term applies, and comment upon what is being communicated about race, gender, sexuality, social class, etc. Your analysis must relate to the class themes of race, gender, sex, class, etc.
c. Let me know why you chose this particular item to write about, how it relates to our class discussion or readings, and what you personally think/feel about it. d. I will be looking for personal experiences, insights, and critical thinking as
you share your experiences.
e. If you’re analyzing an advertisement ,be sure to use the 4 step MEF method learned in class (and described below) for analyzing an ad.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
Consult the Media Education Foundation’s guides for analyzing ads:
1. Deconstructing a Print Advertisement:
http://www.mediaed.org/Handouts/DeconstructinganAd...
2. Deconstructing a Video Advertisement: