Students were 'taken by the hand' through the Cross-Media Study question as I felt I needed another twenty minutes of class discussion to ensure that ALL students were aware of exactly what the question is asking. Remember folks, the bullet points that accompany the Cross-Media Study question are always significant as they guide the students towards content. The bullet point in this case challenges students to consider how the texts are more than 'entertainment'. For example, the purpose of the MOW print media is not to entertain but to engage the curiosity of a potential audience and guide an inquisitive individual towards the e-media. The e-media then offers information that should empower the individual to decide whether this is a film worthy of their time. The MOW e-media also offers the individual the opportunity to purchase a DVD/Download, peruse viewer comments and allows the institution to offer links to other 'similar' products produced by Magnolia films.
Many thanks to those students who attempted this essay over half-term but, after this class discussion and students having received further notes, I now feel that the class is in a position to construct a detailed and relevant Cross-Media response.
The second half of the session was an exercise aimed at developing skills required for MEST1 Section A. Students were offered the text below. Click on link:
Students were then asked to provide a written response to the following questions:
- How are media forms used to engage the audience?
- How is the school being represented in this media text?
HOMEWORK: Complete the Cross-Media essay. Students should be constructing coursework.
Students should listen to this Cross-Media Podcast. I made this last year for Year 12 and it is still a relevant resource:
Here is another PODCAST that relates to MEST1 Section A. I made this as a revision resource for Year 12 last year. Click on link below:
LOTS TO DO.
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