jumping the couch with the king and the queen
jumping the couch with the king and the queen
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
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