MEDIA OUR SOCIAL WORLD AND ME For our mid semester assignment we will do some reflecting 2023
MEDIA, OUR SOCIAL WORLD AND ME
For our mid semester assignment, we will do some reflecting on the significance of media in our lives. We will analyze its power and influence.
The assignment is in two parts.
First…….
Tell me your media schedule. How many hours of “screen time” would you say you have each day. J Be honest. This includes time on your phone , on your computer, ipad ( any device) watching videos, listening to music , on social media , watching movies or any other entertainment.
Are you simply a product of your environment? Could you do without it? Have you tried? Is it consuming your life? Is it an obsession? Why? Why not?
How has your screen time impacted your life? Elaborate
How has it changed society? Elaborate
What perceptions and stereotypes are created? Are they true or false?
Second……..
Research and select one of the following: a movie, commercial/ad, television show, song/song lyrics, video game, website or blog that relay messages to society and possibly promote behaviors. These messages and/or behaviors can be positive or negative and can be of goodwill and very empowering. The messages could also perpetuate gender stereotypes or can be perceived as racist, sexist, or somehow misinterpreted in society.
· Analyze your selection thoroughly.
· Relay what you believe to be the message that was conveyed.
· Discuss possible backlash of the message.
· Discuss who you believe to be the audience that the message is geared toward.
· Discuss how and why it could be misinterpreted.
· Discuss how adults may interpret it differently than children.
· Discuss possible controversy or support surrounding your selection
· Include any other thoughts about your selection
Summarize your media piece in an essay format addressing the bullet points above and more that you have derived.
*Additionally, research a supporting source (article, journal etc) to highlight the concepts that you have identified in your paper.
***Remember to cite your sources and media selection ****
Papers should be 4- 6 pages in length.