A2 Teen Reps Pres

Representations Case study 1 Teens

Objectives • View and discuss presentations. • View and Discuss assorted texts - apply semiotic approach to micro-analysis • Begin attacking representation test question using teens.

Starter • What is semiotics? • Define • How do we apply? • Micro-analysis using semiotics.

Analyse Image • Use a semiotic approach to analyse this poster image.

Try this one • Think about how semiotics is important for the audience

Presentations • When you are viewing and listening, remember to make notes. • Asks questions. • Consider how your understanding of representations has developed. • What are the key points in each presentation?

View • Make notes on the clips you see. • Explore representations with theoretical approach.

Test Question • Why do media producers still use stereotypes, given the abundance of available representations? • In pairs plan how you might approach this question using your study of teenagers as a focus. • 10mins to plan your essays

Swap • Move to another table and read and annotate the plan. • WWW and ebi

Homestudy • Write essay answering this question?

Plenary • Which groups are under represented in the Media? • Why?