Visual Media Analysis
Lesson Plans: 10/19-23/2015
Analyzing Visual Media Lesson Plan
Nick Kerensky
Course/Unit Layout
Week 1- Film of the decade
Watch- take notes 2 days
Analyze- Class discussion 1 day
Write- In class writing response and rating 1 day
Documentary on decade
Week 2- Television from the decade
Watch Show/Write questions- 1 day
Analyze- Class discussion and theme writing- 1 day
What Show/Write questions- 1 day
Analyze- Class discussion and theme writing- 1 day
Commercials- 1 day
§110.49. Visual Media Analysis and Production (One-Half Credit).
(b)Knowledge and skills.
(1)The student recognizes/interprets visual representations as they apply to visual media. The student is expected to:
(A)identify the historical development of visual media;
(B)distinguish the purposes of various media forms such as information, entertainment, and persuasion; and
(C)recognize strategies used by media to inform, persuade, entertain, and transform culture such as advertising, perpetuation of stereotypes, use of visual representations, special effects, and language.
(2)The student analyzes and critiques the significance of visual representations. The student is expected to:
(A)evaluate the persuasive techniques of media messages such as glittering generalities, associations with personalities, logical fallacies, and use of symbols;
(B)compare and contrast media with other art forms;
(C)analyze techniques used in visual media;
(D)explore the emotional and intellectual effects of visual media on viewers; and
(E)recognize how visual and sound techniques convey messages in media such as special effects, editing, camera angles, reaction shots, sequencing, and music.
(3)The student produces visual representations that communicate with others. The student is expected to:
(A)use a variety of forms and technologies to communicate specific messages;
(B)use a range of techniques to create a media text and reflect critically on the work produced; and
(C)study the relationship between subject matter and choice of media for presenting that subject.
Source: The provisions of this §110.49 adopted to be effective September 1, 1998, 22 TexReg 7549; amended to be effective August 22, 2011, 35 TexReg 3261.
UNIT 4: WEEK 1
Monday, October 19th-23rd, 2015
View movie: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Follow Course Outline:
Monday: Watch Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Tuesday: Watch Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Wednesday: Watch Ferris Buellers Day Off; In-class discussion
Thursday: In-Class writing assignment
Friday: Analyzing Commercials