Lesson 3.2 - Visual Media

  • Lesson 3.2 - Visual Media

    Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to reflect on their television viewing habits and become more critical of what they are watching.

    • Lesson 3.2 Lectures Oct.13 Page

      This page contains all the lectures for this lesson. 

      If you are experiencing slow internet and couldn't view the videos, you can listen to the audios instead.


    • 3.3 Photography Exhibit: OF LEARNING Assignment


      Assignment: UNIT Media Studies

      MEDIA PROJECT: a Photography Exhibit

       OVERALL EXPECTATION(S):

      Understanding Media Forms, Conventions, and Techniques: identify some media forms and explain how the conventions and techniques associated with them are used to create meaning;  Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as media interpreters and creators, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful in understanding and creating media.

       Learning Goal(s): I will be able to demonstrate my knowledge and understanding about what makes a great photograph and how a series of photograph can together communicate a theme.

       Success Criteria: I am successful when the clarity of my exhibit demonstrates that I have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills.\

      Assignment Description: PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

       You will create a Photography Exhibition consisting of 4-6 photos (colour, black and white or both) on a theme of your choice.

       The photographs must be original. Paste all photos onto a single document with a paragraph describing the exhibit’s theme and how each photograph relates to that theme.

      You may also include some personal and technical information about any challenges you faced while taking the photographs.

      The teacher expects the text should be at least 200 words long.


    • My Learning Skills and Work Habits: Self Evaluation Assignment

      AS WE COME TO THE MIDWAY POINT IN THE COURSE, TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO ASSESS YOUR LEARNING SKILLS AND WORK HABITS.

      Rate yourself from 1-4 for each category.  Indicate the category, a rating number and add a sentence or two                                                                                                                                 

      For example:  

      Self Regulation - 3. I will try to ask more questions in class when I don't understand or ask to go into a Breakout room to discuss privately with the teacher.

      RATINGS ARE: 1 = hardly ever    2 = some of the time                                                                                          3 = most of the time       4 = all of the time

      A. RESPONSIBILITY: Do I complete and submit class work, homework, and assignments according to deadlines?

      B. ORGANIZATION: Do I devise and follow a plan and process for completing my work and tasks; do I establishes priorities and manage my time to complete tasks and achieve goals?

      C. INDEPENDENCE: Do I independently monitor, assess, and revise plans to complete learning tasks and meet goals; do I use my class time appropriately to complete tasks; do I follows instructions with minimal supervision?

      D. INITIATIVE: Do I look for and act on new ideas and opportunities for learning; do I  demonstrate a willingness to take risks; do I demonstrate curiosity and interest in learning; do I approaches new tasks with a positive attitude?

      E. SELF-REGULATION: Do I set my own individual goals and monitors my progress towards achieving them; do I seek clarification or assistance when needed; do I assesses and reflects critically on my own strengths, needs, and interests; Do I identify learning opportunities, choices, and strategies to meet my personal needs and achieve goals; do I  persevere and make an effort when responding to challenges?


    • FOR learning Reality TV Questions Assignment

      • Watch the Videos: (1) Top Ten Reality Shows You Didn't Know Were Fake  and (2) Ten Shows that are Fake

      • https://screenrant.com/reality-tv-shows-current-fake-real/

        Then read the article "        The Truth About Reality TV" which you can download from this activity


      • Make a list of the shows you have either heard about or actually watched. Were you surprised that any of these shows were fake? Explain
      • Make a list of other Reality TV Shows that you know.  How many of them do you think are real?  How many are fake?  Explain your reasons.

      **75 Words; PDF and post to Moodle below


    • AS Learning Commercial Advertising Photo: Assignment

      Select a photo of a Commercial Advertisement that is specifically targeted to sell or promote a product to a specific age, gender or audience. Copy and paste your photo and answer the questions below.

      1.  Describe the advertisement - What is being sold?

      2.  Who is the intended audience or who is this product designed for?

      3.  Do you think this advertisement is effective in purpose and message? Why? How? Explain.

      4.  Do you think this advertisement is missing any information or details?  Explain.

      **75-100 words.  PDF and post to Moodle below