September 4, 2014

What is Communicative Arts!?

Define cultureDefine POP culture

Identify “Mass Media”

ActivityValue Sort

…by decade…with specifics

September 4, 2014

List your top 10 mass media influencers for 2014

ActivityMind-Map with specific examples

Although in some ways postmodern forms of communication, such as email, MTV, and CNN, have helped citizens participate in global life, in what ways might these forms harm more traditional or native cultures?

September 5, 2014

Double check the seating chart…

•Media GOATs•Media Literacy•Critical Process

Table 1Alanis

PiorkowkiHeidi Lopez

Adrian Correa

Kadison Bailey

Table 2 Sam KehoePrecious Atafua

Colin Overturf

Dennis Beard

Table 3Adriana Cardona

Susana Cervantes

Rose Chamroeun

Jeramee Lasick

Table 4Jeremiah Gallardo

Andrey Khmara

Natasha Lassak

Colt Carroll

Table 5

Table 6Abubakar

AbaAnel Reyes

Rene Roman-Herrera

Justin Waldenstrom

Table 7Andy

VelazquezBrady

WilliamsRobert

WoodworthSatnam Mangat

Greatest Of All TimeOn your pop culture chart from yesterday, make four different lists of top 10:

1. Top 10 movies OF ALL TIME2. Top 10 TV shows OF ALL TIME3. Top 10 songs OF ALL TIME4. Top 10 most successful ad campaigns OF ALL

TIME

Caveats • American culture• “of all time”

means within your knowledge• Focus: • not on what YOU ‘like’ • but on what has had a major influence on pop

culture

Answer one of the following on each post-it note.Write your name on the back (sticky side)

1. Using music or television as an example, identify a performer or program you once liked but began to dislike as you got older and your tastes changed. Why do you think this happened? Do you think your early interest in popular television or music have had an impact on shaping your identity? Briefly explain.

2. Pick an example of a popular media product that you think is harmful to children. Should the product be removed from circulation? Why or why not?

To become literate about media involves striking a balance betweentaking a critical position (developing knowledgeable interpretations and judgments) and becoming tolerant of diverse forms of expression (appreciating a variety of cultural products).

DescriptionPaying close attention, taking notes, and researching the subject of studyIf we decide to focus on how well the news media serve democracy, we might critique the fairness of several programs or individual stories from 60 minutes or the New York Times. We start by describing the programs or articles, accounting for their reporting strategies, and noting what persona are featured as interview subjects. We might further identify central characters, conflicts, topics, and themes.

From the notes taken at this state, we can begin comparing what we have found to other stories on similar topics. We can also document what we think is missing from these account –the questions, viewpoints, and persons that were not included –and other ways to tell the story.

September 8, 2014check the seating chart…

•Syllabus, class intro•Critical Approach -4 steps •Animated TV shows

September 9, 2014•Turn in yellow syllabus to black tray• Any time between now and Monday•Critical Approach -4 steps• Review, highlight •Animated TV shows: • South park and Simpsons•Daytime Talk shows•Montell, Salle, Dr Phil

Make a critical case either defending or condemning Comedy Central’s South Park or The Simpsons. Use the four-step critical process to develop your position.

September 10, 2014•Turn in yellow syllabus to black tray• Any time between now and Monday•Critical Approach -4 steps• daytime talk shows

•Pick four to describe, analyze, and interpret. We will write an evaluation asa class

September 11, 2014Double check seating chart (some

changes)Table 1 Alanis Piorkowki Heidi Lopez Kadison Bailey

Table 2 Sam Kehoe Colt Carroll Colin Overturf

Table 3 Adriana Cardona Susana Cervantes Rose Chamroeun

Table 4 Jeremiah Gallardo Andrey Khmara Natasha Lassak

Table 5 Brady Williams Adrian Correa Satnam Mangat

Table 6 Justin Waldenstrom Anel Reyes Rene Roman-Herrera

Table 7 Dennis Beard Precious Atafua Jeramee Lasick

1. Turn in signed syllabus (if you haven’t yet)

2. Review Critical Process for daytime talk shows:1. Jerry Springer2. Sally Jesse Raphel3. Tyra Banks4. Dr. Phil5. Oprah

3. Evaluate as a table group: Quality, Trash, or in Dispute (your table doesn’t agree)

4. Write up evaluation

Talk Show Evaluation Assignment: 40 pointsIn a paragraph of about 8-10 sentences, write a critical review of one of the day time talk shows you listed as “quality.” Write for an audience who is unfamiliar with the show, host, and subject(s). Include notes from your description, analysis and interpretation. Due Friday 09/12/14

September 12, 2014Double check seating chart (some

changes)Table 1 Alanis Piorkowki Heidi Lopez Kadison Bailey

Table 2 Sam Kehoe Colt Carroll Colin Overturf

Table 3 Adriana Cardona Susana Cervantes Rose Chamroeun

Table 4 Jeremiah Gallardo Andrey Khmara Natasha Lassak

Table 5 Brady Williams Adrian Correa Satnam Mangat

Table 6 Justin Waldenstrom Anel Reyes Rene Roman-Herrera

Table 7 Dennis Beard Precious Atafua Jeramee Lasick

1. Continue Talk Show Evaluation Assignment –in groups

2. What changes need to be made to the following news programs?1. Rachel

Maddow2. O’Reily3. Larry King4. Nancy Grace5. Hardball6. Meet the Press

ChangesWhat changes need to be made to the foll