Arts Education

Introduction:

 “Media analysis is a critical literacy strategy in which commercial media works are examined for the purpose of “decoding” the work – that is, determining the purpose, intended audience, mood, and message of the work, and the techniques used to create it. Through media analysis, students evaluate everyday media, maintaining a critical distance and resisting manipulation by media producers, and they learn about media techniques that they can then use to create or enhance their own works. Key concepts of media analysis include recognition that media construct reality, have commercial implications, contain ideological and value messages, and have social and political implications.”

New Brunswick - English Language Arts 5

Strand: Interactions

Big Idea: Expression

Skill Descriptor:

Express and discuss thoughts, feelings, experiences, ideas, and opinions, and consider those of their peers.

Achievement Indicators:

Describe their thoughts and emotions, personal experiences, and the experiences of others with details

Use descriptive language to express personal ideas and wonderings

Use complete sentences and/or full thoughts to make a point

Outcome Chart – Ontario – English: Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices – College Preparation Grade 11

E: Media Studies  

Overall Expectations: 

E1. Understanding Media Texts: Audience Responses    

E1. Understanding Media Texts: Critical Literacy    

E2. Understanding Media Forms, Conventions and Techniques  

Miscast and Seldom Seen - Lesson

In this lesson students consider how well their favourite TV shows, movies and video games reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

Once Upon a Time

In this lesson, students become aware of the idea of stereotyping and the role that stereotypes play in the stories and movies that they enjoy.

Outcome Chart – Ontario – English: Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices – Workplace Preparation Grade 11

E: Media Studies  

Overall Expectations: 

E1. Understanding Media Texts: Audience Responses    

E1. Understanding Media Texts: Critical Literacy    

E2. Understanding Media Forms, Conventions and Techniques  

Outcome Chart - Ontario - English as a Second Language C

This outcome chart contains media education learning outcomes from the English as a Second Language C curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Canadian parents want collaboration to help them manage their children's Internet use

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.

Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Visual Arts 5-8

Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Visual Arts 5-8

Outcome Chart - Alberta - English Language Arts 9

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Alberta, Grade 9 English Language Arts curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.