jumping the couch with the king and the queen
jumping the couch with the king and the queen
Friday, December 30, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
#32 UFC
your take:
awesome action-filled sporting ..... barbaric human cockfighting....or meh?
explain
awesome action-filled sporting ..... barbaric human cockfighting....or meh?
explain
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
#31 American Teen
so..some general overall thoughts...is this film a good additon to the media english course?
Monday, December 5, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
constructing a celebrity rubric
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Making A Poster : creating a celebrity
Teacher Name: Mr. McGuchan
Student Name: ________________________________________
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Use of Class Time
5
Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others.
Used time well during each class period.Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others.
Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.
Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others.
Name of Celebrity
5
name of celebrity can be read from 6 ft. away and is quite creative.
name can be read from 6 ft. away and is appealing
name can be read from 4 ft. away and s relatively appealing
The name is too small and/or does draw attention to the celebrity
Required Elements
20
The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information.
All required elements are included on the poster.
All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster.
Several required elements were missing.
Attractiveness
20
The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.
The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.
The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.
The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.
campaign creativity
10
the campaign to construct the celebrity contains considerable creativity
the campaign to construct the celebrity contains some creativity
the campaign to construct the celebrity contains limited creativity
the campaign to construct the celebrity contains little or no creativity
Graphics - Relevance
10
All graphics are related to the celebrity and make him/her easier to understand.
Most graphics are related to the celebrity and make him/her easier to understand.
Some graphics are related to the celebrity and make him/her easier to understand.
Few graphics are related to the celebrity and make him/her easier to understand.
celebrity - facts
10
At least 7 interesting facts about the new celebrity are displayed on the poster.
5-6 interesting facts are displayed on the poster.
3-4 interesting facts are displayed on the poster.
Less than 3 interesting facts are displayed on the poster.
the character representation
20
the character is represented in a highly original, creative way
the character is represented in an original, creative way
the character is represented in a relatively original, creative way
the character is not represented in an original, creative way
Making A Poster : creating a celebrity
Teacher Name: Mr. McGuchan
Student Name: ________________________________________
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Use of Class Time
5
Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others.
Used time well during each class period.Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others.
Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.
Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others.
Name of Celebrity
5
name of celebrity can be read from 6 ft. away and is quite creative.
name can be read from 6 ft. away and is appealing
name can be read from 4 ft. away and s relatively appealing
The name is too small and/or does draw attention to the celebrity
Required Elements
20
The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information.
All required elements are included on the poster.
All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster.
Several required elements were missing.
Attractiveness
20
The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.
The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.
The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.
The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.
campaign creativity
10
the campaign to construct the celebrity contains considerable creativity
the campaign to construct the celebrity contains some creativity
the campaign to construct the celebrity contains limited creativity
the campaign to construct the celebrity contains little or no creativity
Graphics - Relevance
10
All graphics are related to the celebrity and make him/her easier to understand.
Most graphics are related to the celebrity and make him/her easier to understand.
Some graphics are related to the celebrity and make him/her easier to understand.
Few graphics are related to the celebrity and make him/her easier to understand.
celebrity - facts
10
At least 7 interesting facts about the new celebrity are displayed on the poster.
5-6 interesting facts are displayed on the poster.
3-4 interesting facts are displayed on the poster.
Less than 3 interesting facts are displayed on the poster.
the character representation
20
the character is represented in a highly original, creative way
the character is represented in an original, creative way
the character is represented in a relatively original, creative way
the character is not represented in an original, creative way
Monday, November 21, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
celeb stuff
POPULAR CULTURE and CELEBRITY
TYPES OF CELEBRITY
1. STAR - people famous because of their talent (Eminem)
2. HERO - someone famous for “doing good” (Terry Fox)
3. PARACELEBRITY - famous for being associated with / or related to a celebrity (Kardashians)
4. QUASAR - someone “strangely made famous” (Dick Assman)
“How to be Famous” Rules
1. Have Talent
2. Have an Unique Look
3. Seem Intelligent
4. Be Your Best Celebrity Self (be known for things other than your primarily talent)
5. Have Handlers (agents, publicists, people to hold your small designer dog etc)
6. Stay Contemporary (up to date)
Additional helpful hints:
wear glasses
support a cause
pose nude
die
TYPES OF CELEBRITY
1. STAR - people famous because of their talent (Eminem)
2. HERO - someone famous for “doing good” (Terry Fox)
3. PARACELEBRITY - famous for being associated with / or related to a celebrity (Kardashians)
4. QUASAR - someone “strangely made famous” (Dick Assman)
“How to be Famous” Rules
1. Have Talent
2. Have an Unique Look
3. Seem Intelligent
4. Be Your Best Celebrity Self (be known for things other than your primarily talent)
5. Have Handlers (agents, publicists, people to hold your small designer dog etc)
6. Stay Contemporary (up to date)
Additional helpful hints:
wear glasses
support a cause
pose nude
die
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
monday
1. finish filming and editing
2. update blogs (marked this week)
3. check grades...anything else?
4. what's / what's out (see Mr. McGuchan)
what's in: what's out
paternity tests pregnancy tests
kardashian divorces kardashian marriages
skrillex instruments and the people who play them
adele miley cyrus
2. update blogs (marked this week)
3. check grades...anything else?
4. what's / what's out (see Mr. McGuchan)
what's in: what's out
paternity tests pregnancy tests
kardashian divorces kardashian marriages
skrillex instruments and the people who play them
adele miley cyrus
Sunday, November 6, 2011
#24 print news to tv news story
what is your story?
why did you choose this one?
what was your role?
were you happy with it?
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
your most famous list...go figure
1. michael jackson
2. justin bieber 2. barack obama
4. lady gaga
5. adolf hitler 5. queen elizabeth
7. charlie sheen 7. elvis presley
9. eminem mark zuckerburg jesus
2. justin bieber 2. barack obama
4. lady gaga
5. adolf hitler 5. queen elizabeth
7. charlie sheen 7. elvis presley
9. eminem mark zuckerburg jesus
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
#22 you and the news
do you keep up with news?
if so, how? newspaper/tv/internet/twitter etc?...explain
if not, why not....explain
if so, how? newspaper/tv/internet/twitter etc?...explain
if not, why not....explain
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
concept #4 codes and conventions
these are the (generally unspoken ) rules that media products follow
very few things ever come along that break the rules and break new ground...some examples would be: nirvana, toy story, big brother, seinfeld
car chase cars explode
unlimited gear shifting
protruding baguette
the rules of horror films
L shaped sheets
concept #3 creeds (values)
these are the values of the media....what's ok to be shown / what's not ok to be shown....generally they reflect society but it is important to remember that almost all of our media is controlled by a few people
the debate over homosexuality in the media which involved the ellen show is a good example
the Danish newspaper ad shows that different cultures have different creeds
Ozzy in USA = beeps
cop killer
99 problems
nudity ....nipplegate
concept #2b construction (constructs reality)
the argument which constantly rages about the role the media has in influencing our behaviour, thoughts, actions
do violent video games make us more violent etc?
but also how the media can shape our perceptions.......despite the fact that crime has been dropping for the last forty years, most people are convinced it is on the increase
the media can construct a reality
afraid of the wrong things
concept #2a construction (careful constructions)
everything in the media is carefully constructed....everything...nothing happens by accident....Truman's life is an extreme example of this
print and tv
celebrity scandals
Kim K wedding / divorce fiasco
concept #1 commercial
the media exists solely to make money....nothing necessarily wrong with that as long as we aware that the is (almost exclusively) its sole purpose
whether something is "good" or not is mostly irrelevant....does it make money?
remember the shows are to draw you to the ads.....that's the point
product placement
any advertising
data tracing
everything
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
#20 answer one of the questions below in detail in your blog
Questions for discussion....Growing Up Online:
❏ how aware are your parents about your online activity?
❏ have your parents ever tried any form of computer/internet controls? Snooping? Would you snoop if you were them?
❏ Should your parents know more about your online life?
❏ how would your life be different without the internet? positives? negatives?
* how do think technology has changed your ability to learn in school?
* do you think students benefit from technology in the classroom? Do you think you benefit?
* what do you think your children’s classroom will look like? How do you feel about that?
* when was the last time you read a book on your own time (because yo wanted to)?
* Is this a bad thing? Do books have value today? What role do you think they will have in your children’s lives?
* is copying and pasting cheating?
* describe online academic dishonesty? What does it look like?
❏ online squabbles/bullying?..any examples you want to share?
* autumn edows..thoughts? Was there any harm in her online activity?
* was the principal right to contact the parents?
* were the parents right to delete the files?
* Autumn’s parents in the end......good ?....negligent? Thoughts?
❏ should teens have a computer (with internet access) in their rooms?
❏ should parents have access to a teen’s facebook account (password)?
❏ anyone ever been “weirdly solicited online”? (btw....a recent article revealed there are 37000 registered sex offenders with MySpace accounts)
❏ Sara says “when I’m online, I am the real person...the real me”...thoughts?
❏ video posts...anyone?
❏ Mrs.Skinner passes on the concert/train info...was she in the right?
❏ what do you think your parents’ reaction would be if they received that email about you?
❏ Mrs. Skinner overall....too meddling?...a typical loving mother?....thoughts?
❏ Do you think she will reconcile with her son?
❏ should any sites be shut down?.....the “suicide” ones?........who should do the shutting?
❏ can cyberbullying be prevented? What role does the school have to play in this issue?
❏ are cyber “etiquette” courses worthwhile?
❏ were you aware of the “Ana” sites before this video?
❏ what should be the rule for cellphones in school?....what’s fair?
❏ how aware are your parents about your online activity?
❏ have your parents ever tried any form of computer/internet controls? Snooping? Would you snoop if you were them?
❏ Should your parents know more about your online life?
❏ how would your life be different without the internet? positives? negatives?
* how do think technology has changed your ability to learn in school?
* do you think students benefit from technology in the classroom? Do you think you benefit?
* what do you think your children’s classroom will look like? How do you feel about that?
* when was the last time you read a book on your own time (because yo wanted to)?
* Is this a bad thing? Do books have value today? What role do you think they will have in your children’s lives?
* is copying and pasting cheating?
* describe online academic dishonesty? What does it look like?
❏ online squabbles/bullying?..any examples you want to share?
* autumn edows..thoughts? Was there any harm in her online activity?
* was the principal right to contact the parents?
* were the parents right to delete the files?
* Autumn’s parents in the end......good ?....negligent? Thoughts?
❏ should teens have a computer (with internet access) in their rooms?
❏ should parents have access to a teen’s facebook account (password)?
❏ anyone ever been “weirdly solicited online”? (btw....a recent article revealed there are 37000 registered sex offenders with MySpace accounts)
❏ Sara says “when I’m online, I am the real person...the real me”...thoughts?
❏ video posts...anyone?
❏ Mrs.Skinner passes on the concert/train info...was she in the right?
❏ what do you think your parents’ reaction would be if they received that email about you?
❏ Mrs. Skinner overall....too meddling?...a typical loving mother?....thoughts?
❏ Do you think she will reconcile with her son?
❏ should any sites be shut down?.....the “suicide” ones?........who should do the shutting?
❏ can cyberbullying be prevented? What role does the school have to play in this issue?
❏ are cyber “etiquette” courses worthwhile?
❏ were you aware of the “Ana” sites before this video?
❏ what should be the rule for cellphones in school?....what’s fair?
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
#19 one media product that went over the line
a film...a song...a video etc that you thought was too much?
explain your thinking
explain your thinking
#18 one media product that you believe possibly could be harmful/lead to violent thoughts or actions?
there must be one.....what is it ? why did you choose it? explain
friday oct 14..the plan
here's the plan for today
in the library
1. many groups have video footage on s: drive already....if so , open in windows moviemaker (in lab) UNDER CAPTURE VIDEO / IMPORT VIDEO and edit from there (we are aiming for 30 seconds ...but 45 secs or 60 secs are quite common commercial lengths)
if not familiar with the program, follow instructions on left of screen
Very Important: if finished or not , save it to a s: file (your own).....UNDER FINISH MOVIE / SAVE TO MY COMPUTER it should take 1-3 mins to finish saving and it should have .wmv ending ....you should be able to view it right there
if you don't save it properly, you will lose you edited work....you do not want this to happen
those groups who did not get footage off camera previously should find their work at:
W:\mcgmedia
take it from there and save it in a group member's s drive .....then open in movie maker
once finished editing footage, groups should be trying to add music (need mp3s on computer via usb stick etc) and/or credits/transitions to the spoof to make it more effective.....make it awesome...funny and true about the product
2. first order of business is the video editing which is a group effort as is the storyboard ....it should be updated to reflect the shots in the finished video...more storyboards avaialable.....to be handed in monday
3. next is the print ad to accompany the tv commercial ...this is individual but should have the same general idea as the commercial....this should look like an actual 8.5x11 print ad....except it spoofs instead of selling the product
therefore everyone in the group will have his / her own print ad to be submitted
google : ADBUSTERS SPOOF ADS for good ideas/examples
print them off in colour to be handed in or hand in electronically at:
V:\mcguchan media
4. if finished, update blogs (there are more added)
see you Monday.....have a good weekend everyone
in the library
1. many groups have video footage on s: drive already....if so , open in windows moviemaker (in lab) UNDER CAPTURE VIDEO / IMPORT VIDEO and edit from there (we are aiming for 30 seconds ...but 45 secs or 60 secs are quite common commercial lengths)
if not familiar with the program, follow instructions on left of screen
Very Important: if finished or not , save it to a s: file (your own).....UNDER FINISH MOVIE / SAVE TO MY COMPUTER it should take 1-3 mins to finish saving and it should have .wmv ending ....you should be able to view it right there
if you don't save it properly, you will lose you edited work....you do not want this to happen
those groups who did not get footage off camera previously should find their work at:
W:\mcgmedia
take it from there and save it in a group member's s drive .....then open in movie maker
once finished editing footage, groups should be trying to add music (need mp3s on computer via usb stick etc) and/or credits/transitions to the spoof to make it more effective.....make it awesome...funny and true about the product
2. first order of business is the video editing which is a group effort as is the storyboard ....it should be updated to reflect the shots in the finished video...more storyboards avaialable.....to be handed in monday
3. next is the print ad to accompany the tv commercial ...this is individual but should have the same general idea as the commercial....this should look like an actual 8.5x11 print ad....except it spoofs instead of selling the product
therefore everyone in the group will have his / her own print ad to be submitted
google : ADBUSTERS SPOOF ADS for good ideas/examples
print them off in colour to be handed in or hand in electronically at:
V:\mcguchan media
4. if finished, update blogs (there are more added)
see you Monday.....have a good weekend everyone
Thursday, October 6, 2011
#13...with the death of Steve Jobs...
what apple products do you own?
what apple products would you like to own?
general impressions of the company?
what apple products would you like to own?
general impressions of the company?
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
#12 your spoof commercial
what's the product?
who are you working with?
what's the plan?
why will it be a success?
who are you working with?
what's the plan?
why will it be a success?
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
#9 Jumping the Shark
your favourite example of someone or a media product that jumped the shark. explain
#8 Our Constructed World
answer the following survey in your blog:
1. how many x/month do you eat fast food meals?
2. how many x/month do you visit a shopping mall?
3. how many hours/week do you watch tv?
4. how many hours/week do you play video games?
5. how many hours/week do you surf online (including FB)?
6. how many texts do you send per day?
7. what environmental issues do you think are important to you? explain
8. how often do environmental issues influence your decision to buy something?
9. how "constructed" by the media do you think your life is?
1. how many x/month do you eat fast food meals?
2. how many x/month do you visit a shopping mall?
3. how many hours/week do you watch tv?
4. how many hours/week do you play video games?
5. how many hours/week do you surf online (including FB)?
6. how many texts do you send per day?
7. what environmental issues do you think are important to you? explain
8. how often do environmental issues influence your decision to buy something?
9. how "constructed" by the media do you think your life is?
#7 Your "facebook alternative"
what is the name of your new site?
what does it do that facebook doesn't?
why will it be a success?
what does it do that facebook doesn't?
why will it be a success?
#4 The Social Network...http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the-social-network/
go to the web link above (rotten tomatoes) and read some of the reviews/comments about the film. It has received an incredible 96% approval rating. Agree or disagree with this very positive rating of the film
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
#1 Media is....
complete the statement
(what comes to mind when you consider this concept of the media)
(what comes to mind when you consider this concept of the media)
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