British Columbia - Arts Education - Media Arts 12

Curricular Competencies

Explore and create

Media Literacy Should Start Early – And Last A Lifetime

Matthew JohnsonParents could be forgiven for thinking that our children are born media literate. They are mediatized, certainly, even before they are born: it’s a rare baby shower that doesn’t feature Elsa or Elmo in one form or another. As for digital literacy, kids take to devices like the proverbial ducks to water, quickly becoming expert at finding the videos and games they want.

Authenticating Information, Digital Citizenship, Internet & Mobile, Marketing & Consumerism, Online Ethics, Parents

Body image and social media: Escaping the comparison trap

In this lesson, students consider the ways in which social media may prompt them to compare themselves with others, and the impacts that can have on body image and self-esteem. They analyze how the features, algorithms and culture of the social networks they use may affect them and will produce “paper prototypes” of redesigned social media apps that promote more healthful use. Finally, students reflect on how they can change how they use the existing apps to be more like their redesigned versions.

Body Image, Internet & Mobile, Social Networking

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Media Arts 11 (Open)

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Media Arts 11 (Open)

Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Media Arts 10

Curricular Competencies

Explore and create

  • Create media art using sensory inspiration, imagination, and inquiry
  • Explore artistic possibilities and take creative risks using various sources of inspiration
  • Create artistic works with an audience in mind
  • Create artistic works to reflect personal voice, story, and values
  • Develop and refine skills and techniques in creating media artwork
  • Demonstrate safe and responsible

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Media Arts 10 (Open)

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Ontario - Media Arts 10 (Open) curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

CanWest Global Media Awareness Network's newest sponsor

Ottawa, November 9, 2000 - The Media Awareness Network (MNet) announced today that CanWest Global is MNet's newest sponsor.

Starting this year, Global will contribute $100,000 to the Media Awareness Network every year for five years.

Making Media Across the Curriculum - Online Course for Teachers

MediaSmarts is pleased to offer an online course for teachers on media making in K-12 classrooms. Educators can take this interactive, engaging and informative course from their home, on their own schedule. The course will be offered July 5-30, 2021. The registration fee is $50.00 for teachers and $25.00 for student teachers.

Making Media Across the Curriculum will provide teachers with training and resources on how to use digital media production of various kinds (games, film and animation, etc.) in their classroom practice.

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Media Arts 12 Workplace

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Media Arts 12 Workplace

Outcome Chart - Alberta - COM2015: Media Impact

COM2015: Media Impact

1. analyze various media messages, e.g., radio, television, photography, Web or print, and describe the impact of the various messages from a personal, community and national perspective

1.1 describe the various roles of media; e.g., advertising, role modelling, stereotyping, cultural representation, propaganda, consumerism

1.2 identify a current issue of media interest and describe its impact from a personal, community or national perspective