Ethos: Documentary

Karina:

https://prezi.com/jpyjo2pty13p/courage-the-cowardly-dog/

Carina:
http://prezi.com/ixjivn01rhvx/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
Jocelyn & Isabella:
http://prezi.com/-f9jwel0u1qf/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
Tamaron:
http://prezi.com/cc3sda244vge/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
Ellie & Nasmere:
https://prezi.com/_l681igrafbf/snapchat/
Azana:
https://prezi.com/ju17g023lxaa/edit/#4_24309637
Thalia:
https://prezi.com/7kj9hbdrw-2e/edit/#79_24309637
Liana:
https://prezi.com/y6pe3acckxqz/16-amp-pregnant/
Isiah & Sammy:
http://prezi.com/saop9_ytd8hy/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
Alexis:
https://prezi.com/q9c5ylurbgiy/the-kardashians/



Dan'nae:
http://prezi.com/heozjflyfnlb/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
Serita:
https://prezi.com/q-sjxrncndzm/here-come-dat-boi/#







Ethos Documentary (2011) written and directed by Pete McGrain with Woody Harrelson as host.


Ethos website
Resources from the Ethos website (including green apps)

As you watch the film, please take notes on what you deem most important. Hand in these notes at the end of the film for participation credit.

HOMEWORK:
Television

How much do you really know about that flat screen you have hanging on your wall? Read the article and take a look at this link: VintageTV Commercials. Identify, explain, or answer the following:

• Describe the early invention that became television
• Who was Philo Farnsworth and what did he accomplish?
• When did television growth truly "explode"?
• Describe television in the 1950's
• Name at least 5 different television shows from the 1950's
• Which president "embraced" television during his office?
• Name at least 5 different television shows from the 1960's
• Describe Nixon's "relationship" with Television
• What were some key moments in 1970's and 1980's television?
• Compare television now with what you see and read about it here! How is it different/similar?

Finally, please select a tv script from this database. You may choose a script for a tv series you watch (or pick something you are not familiar with...) Read the script. You will be asked to analyze this script next class. Please READ the script and take notes on typical creative writing information: characters, premise, plot, dialogue, setting, conflict, etc.

Prezi Projects

Today during period 7, please complete your Prezi Projects on mass media.


During period 8, we will begin presenting our projects to the class.


IMPORTANT: Make sure you SHARE your prezi (make it viewable by the PUBLIC). You can change this permission after we show these to the class if you want. Send me a link to your public prezi at the bottom of this page in the comment section.


HOMEWORK: None. Any presentations not completed today will be shown Tuesday, next week. If, for some reason, you did not complete your project, please do so.


Kyra:

http://prezi.com/vfnwply4kzku/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy

Alexander:
http://prezi.com/xtxseees43zb/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
Karina:

https://prezi.com/jpyjo2pty13p/courage-the-cowardly-dog/

Carina:
http://prezi.com/ixjivn01rhvx/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
Jocelyn & Isabella:
http://prezi.com/-f9jwel0u1qf/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
Tamaron:
http://prezi.com/cc3sda244vge/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
Ellie & Nasmere:
https://prezi.com/_l681igrafbf/snapchat/
Azana:
https://prezi.com/ju17g023lxaa/edit/#4_24309637

Technical Writing: How Stuff Works Project

Technical Writing:  a genre of writing that helps provide directions, instruction, or explanations on a particular subject. Technical writing should be straightforward, easy to understand, and provide clear and efficient ways of explaining something and how it works.

The subject can be either:

• Tangible: something that can be seen or touched. A computer guidebook, how to assemble a piece of furniture, or instructions on how to use a blender.
• Abstract: Something that involves a series of steps that aren't related to a tangible object. Steps, for example, on how to accomplish a task.

Examples of technical writing include:

• Instruction, Assembly, or User manuals
• Policy & Process manuals 
• Analysis or Business reports 

Technical writing should be well written, clear & precise. A technical writer should know his/her audience, use a non-personal style of writing, and be able to complete extensive research on the topic in question.

Like it or not, technical writing can get you the profession you wanted! Most "creative" writing in the workplace today comes from people (just like you!) who have the skill to write.

• Resources for all kinds of technical writing

TASK:
Please take a close look at this website:
How Stuff Works

Prezi Projects

Today during period 7, please complete your Prezi Projects on mass media.


During period 8, we will begin presenting our projects to the class.


IMPORTANT: Make sure you SHARE your prezi (make it viewable by the PUBLIC). You can change this permission after we show these to the class if you want. Send me a link to your public prezi at the bottom of this page in the comment section.


HOMEWORK: None. Any presentations not completed today will be shown Tuesday, next week. If, for some reason, you did not complete your project, please do so.

Media Prezi Project

Media Studies Prezi


Media is defined as the main means of mass communication (the internet, radio, film, television, books/printing, video games, etc.)

Alone or with your assigned partner (students who want to work with a partner should sign up with me before starting--I will assign and group students for this project if you want to work with a partner!), peruse one of the media topics below for an idea (come up with one of your own) and create a Prezi examining the effect of this media topic on Popular Culture.

Aim to examine something that has some "legs"--or has been around for a while to influence our culture. Specifically, you should answer what this media item is, and how it has affected our culture.

Here are some areas you might examine in your Prezi:

• A specific television program or icon: Scooby Doo, The Simpsons, The Brady Bunch, Full House (gag), Fat Albert & the Cosby Kids, the Boondocks, etc.
• A specific band, musical artist, or musician: Kanye, Beyoncé, The Beatles, Tim McGraw, The Who, Kurt Cobain, David Bowie, Michael Jackson (or the Jackson 5), etc.
• A specific video game or computer program: Call of Duty, Tomb Raider, Resident Evil, Candy Crush, Microsoft Office, etc.
• A specific company or product: McDonalds, Apple, Enron, Netflix, Xerox, etc.
• A specific radio program or podcast: This American Life, A Prairie Home Companion, etc.
• A specific publisher or public relations topic: Scholastic Press, Penguin books, Dell Publishing, Oxford University Press, Harper Collins, etc.
• A specific film (or series): Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Godfather movies, Star Wars, Star Trek, The Avengers, The Sound of Music, etc.
• A specific technology: Hoverboards, a blender, TiVo, Mitsubishi, iPhone, etc.
• A specific internet meme or site: TedX, performing cats, Facebook, etc.
• A specific ad or ad campaign for a product: Oscar Meyer hotdogs, Wendy's "Where's the Beef" commercials, the Energizer Bunny campaign, etc.

In brainstorming a topic, you will need to be able to find REVIEWS (from journalistic or internet sources). Here are a few helpful sites: Consumer Reports, Endgadget, New York Review of Books, Pop Matters, Metacritic, or any other site you can find...


Your Prezi should include:

• A title slide that grabs our attention, with your name and the title of your presentation.
• A slide or two that explains: WHAT is the media source/subject?
• A slide that summarizes the review on the subject/topic (with attribution)
• A slide or two that explains how the media subject/topic has influenced American culture
• A video clip (no longer than 3 minutes in length)

Prezi's are VISUAL presentations that allow media. Keep text (writing) short and to the point (concise). Use your own words (don't paste and copy other people's words...), and include JPG's or graphics, film clips, etc. to help you present your topic. You will be expected to share this presentation to the rest of the class.

HOMEWORK: None. Please turn in any missing or late work/assignments.

X-men Synthesis; Comic Script Due; Intro to Media Studies Prezi Project

Today by the end of class please turn in your comic book script and X-Men synthesis article. These two assignments are due at the end of today's class. Deadlines were extended previously.

Remember: there is extra credit available if you create 1 page of your comic book script. This extra credit assignment is not due until the end of the marking period.

If you finish early, please begin considering a topic for our next class assignment. See below for details.
Media Studies Prezi
Media is defined as the main means of mass communication (the internet, radio, film, television, books/printing, video games, etc.)


Alone or with your assigned partner (students who want to work with a partner should sign up with me before starting--I will assign and group students for this project if you want to work with a partner!), peruse one of the media topics below for an idea (come up with one of your own) and create a Prezi examining the effect of this media topic on Popular Culture.


Aim to examine something that has some "legs"--or has been around for a while to influence our culture. Specifically, you should answer what this media item is, and how it has affected our culture.


Here are some areas you might examine in your Prezi:

• A specific television program or icon: Scooby Doo, The Simpsons, The Brady Bunch, Full House (gag), Fat Albert & the Cosby Kids, the Boondocks, etc.
• A specific band, musical artist, or musician: Kanye, Beyoncé, The Beatles, Tim McGraw, The Who, Kurt Cobain, David Bowie, Michael Jackson (or the Jackson 5), etc.
• A specific video game or computer program: Call of Duty, Tomb Raider, Resident Evil, Candy Crush, Microsoft Office, etc.
• A specific company or product: McDonalds, Apple, Enron, Netflix, etc.
• A specific radio program or podcast: This American Life, A Prairie Home Companion, etc.
• A specific publisher or public relations topic: Scholastic Press, Penguin books, Dell Publishing, Oxford University Press, Harper Collins, etc.
• A specific film (or series): Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Godfather movies, Star Wars, Star Trek, The Avengers, The Sound of Music, etc.
• A specific technology: Hoverboards, a blender, TiVo, Mitsubishi, iPhone, etc.
• A specific internet meme or site: TedX, performing cats, Facebook, etc.

In brainstorming a topic, you will need to be able to find REVIEWS (from journalistic or internet sources). Specific details about what should be included in your Prezi will happen next class.


HOMEWORK: None. Please turn in any missing or late work/assignments.

College/Guidance Assembly; Script & Synthesis

Please attend the college assembly today. When you return to class, please complete and turn in your comic book script draft.


Then, please work on your X-Men Synthesis article. See previous posts for instructions and details. The synthesis deadline has been extended until Friday, May 20. It will be due then.


HOMEWORK: None. Please turn in any missing or late work/assignments.