you will research and write a 4-page paper. In addition, you will create a PowerPoint presentation, summarizing the findings of your research.
1) Pick a specific media production in print, video, TV, web, other… (website, music video, commercial, advertisement, promotion — posters – flyers – etc. others…
2) Analyze the media production for the following criteria:
a) Use of visual imagery (discuss its visual
appearance Re the elements & principles of
design —
b) What is the message – intent of the artist(s) /
producers?
c) How do the visual elements contribute to
communicating the message – intent of the
artist(s)?
d) What, if any, are the hidden messages,
hidden agenda(s) illustrated in your
chosen piece?
e) What aspects of this piece do you consider
might be controversial, offensive, or contrary to
values some groups may hold? Discuss
specific elements and content that may apply
and to what group it may affect.
f) Who is the target audience? Who do you
believe is the demographic group that will
relate and/or respond to your chosen piece?
3) Do you believe your chosen piece is effective in communicating the artist(s)’ / producer’s message or intention(s)? If so, why? — If not, why? Is your chosen piece art? Why? – Why not?
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Your research and findings will be written in a minimum of a 4-page paper. Address the questions of the assignment, your process (cultural and personal perspectives and points of view), and your conclusions.
Be creative in your presentation. Use images and brief text to communicate the basic thesis and overview of your Media Project research and findings. You are required to have a minimum of 15 slides in your PowerPoint presentation.