Representation in the Media; The Celluloid Closet

During 7th period, please complete the following tasks:

1. Turn in your media usage homework (see previous posts for details). 

2. Complete the biography questionnaire and turn it in today.

3 View these short clips and consider media representation--what message is being sent (advertently or inadvertently)? What target group is being marginalized or addressed? How does the Media represent these groups to its audience? What is the cost or effect on these groups by the Media's use of marginalizing and stereotyping? (What's at stake?) How do these arguments support or challenge the status quo?:

• Coca-Cola  commercial
• Tiffany jewelry commercial
• Bratz: All Glammed Up
• Adidas
• Campbell's Soup
• Taco Bell
• Daniel Defense
• Thirsty For Beer
• Ziploc
• Axe Body Spray & a bonus Axe Body Spray commercial

Watch each clip, then write a short response/reaction (at least 250 -500 words) to the commercials (see questions posed above and comment on what you noticed) and hand in for participation credit. When writing cite and attribute the sources you are using (this includes the commercials).


8th period: Representation in Film. The Celluloid Closet (1995) directed by Rob Epstein & Jeffrey Friedman, based on Vito Russo's book. Voice-over narration by Lily Tomlin.


As we screen this film (we'll conclude next class), please complete the questions on the hand-out for participation credit. Due at end of screening.


HOMEWORK: Please complete your biographies.