This outcome chart contains media education learning outcomes from the Ontario, Curriculum for English, Grade 11 Media Studies, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
It is expected that students will:
Understanding Media Texts |
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Lessons Movie Heroes and the Heroic Journey Popular Music and Music Videos The Price of Happiness: On Advertising, Image, and Self Esteem Violence on Film: The Ratings Game What do Halloween Costumes Say? Student Tutorial (Licensed Resource) |
Understanding Media Forms, Conventions, and Techniques |
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identify some media forms and explain how the conventions and techniques associated with them are used to create meaning
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Lessons Don’t Drink and Drive: Assessing the Effectiveness of Anti-Drinking Campaigns Hoax? Scholarly Research? Personal Opinion? You Decide! What do Halloween Costumes Say? Marketing to Teens: Gotta Have It! Designer & Brand Names News is Not Just Black and White: Perceptions of Youth and Crime Student Tutorial (Licensed Resource) |
Creating Media Texts |
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create a variety of media texts for different purposes and audiences, using appropriate forms, conventions, and techniques
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Lessons Don’t Drink and Drive: Assessing the Effectiveness of Anti-Drinking Campaigns What do Halloween Costumes Say? Marketing to Teens: News is Not Just Black and White: Special Initiatives Visit the following Media Issues sections for industry codes and regulations: |
Reflecting on Media Literacy Skills and Strategies |
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reflect on and identify their strenghts as media interpreters and creators, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful in understanding and creating media texts.
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Lessons Popular Music and Music Videos The Price of Happiness: On Advertising, Image, and Self Esteem |