Aims
To examine older, younger images issued in print media
Objectives
To analyse representations of age in Now and Closer magazine.
Activity 1 - Taboo
Guess the term
The captain is allowed to say any term associated with the concept apart from the concept.
And you guys have to guess the concept.
Activity 2
Read the article and answer the following questions:
What argument was put forward by the BBC for dismissing Miriam O’Reilly?
What argument did Miriam O’Reilly use in her defence against the BBC.
How will the BBC avoid cases like this in the future?
Is there ever a case for choosing or not choosing presenters on the basis of their age.Activity 3
How has Clint Eastwood been represented?
Is he Stereotypical? Why or why not?
How has the representation been constructed? (visual codes, technical, costumes, unattractive ness)
Activity 4
In your AS Media Booklet answer the following questions
1.
What type of magazine is “Closer?
2.
Who is their target audience? (gender,
age)
3.
Is there a secondary niche (who else
might buy this? )
4.
What topics are usually covered in
these magazines?
5.
What topics are covered in this
magazine based on the front cover?
(that is your introductory paragraph)
6. Provide an over view of the technical
codes used in the text (Construction - layout, design, mode of address, camera
shots, angles)
7. What characteristics of age are being represented
in the foreground of the text? (selection)
Home work
1. What representation of Age is being mediated (selection, construction) Give two or three examples
2. What messages are being sent about older women?
Round up the lesson - Plus interesting or minus
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