Compare and contrast the work of political cartoons found in newspapers and magazines with political commentary found in contemporary art.
Explore the role of caricatures in art and literature.
Deconstruct the explosion of images and sounds that erupted from the 1968 Democratic Convention. Explore and evaluate the role of the media in our perceptions and reactions regarding the protests staged by the "Chicago 10."
Consider the representation of conflict in visual art and the notion of presenting opposition and conceptual ideas through symbolic imagery.
Learn the basic concepts necessary to produce broadcast quality audio recordings of human speech.
Learn the basic concepts necessary to produce beautiful, professional looking visual compositions for use in professional television productions.
Compare values communicated through different images of girls and women in the media and learn how the media influences girls' feelings of self worth. Define an emotionally healthy attitude towards body and self.
Understand the nature of art, what purposes it serves and how Diego Rivera's art reflected what was happening in the world during the time period of his paintings.
Identify the significance of Lisbon to the European arts community and investigate the connections among music, visual art and literature. Design and present an informative presentation explaining the highlights and importance of the Europakonzert.
Analyze current media for examples of racial stereotyping and identify possible causes for the practice. Look for stereotyping in movies and television and reflect on its personal and societal effects.
Understand the power of myths concerning good and evil, the power of a hero's journey and the power of imagination and creativity through examination of the work of George Lucas and the values of popular culture.
Examine the messages conveyed through popular songs about self-esteem, body image and eating disorders.
Understand the basic legal and ethical responsibilities involved in making "reality" videos.
Explore the connections between art and advertising, understand the right and responsibilities of advertising in the public realm and examine the differences between participation in and critique of mass media.
Explore the use of multimedia presentation techniques in effective storytelling. Design, write, storyboard and create a multimedia presentation of a story about one event important to your family.
Produce video diaries with high technical production and content quality.
Create and perform an old-time radio program and examine the historical and cultural significance of such radio programs.
Explore how film can be used as a political tool and a vehicle for informing the public and promoting political agendas. Research critically acclaimed political films throughout history, and create a two-page spread for a book about political films.
Examine how changes in marketing practices are influencing U.S. culture and politics and how advertisers look for ways to reach consumers. Assume the role of a marketer and analyze the impact of word choice in constructing a persuasive argument.
Deconstruct an advertisement in terms of image, sound, target audience and appeal of the product being advertised. Examine the images and techniques of advertising that are designed to persuade consumers to buy a product or an idea.
