Who am I?

•Grumpy•Quirky•Forgetful

What 3 words would you use

to describe yourself?

Do you think this is how other people

see you?

Representation

We have some control over how we represent ourselves, we choose our clothes, style, the words we say and the behaviour we demonstrate. This gives people an impression of us that is sometimes positive and sometimes negative.

Sometimes we can be represented in a way we did not expect in photographs and images.

How are disabled people represented in the media?

Is this changing?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuAPPeRg3Nw

how is the how is the Queen Queen

representedrepresented in in this image?this image?

how is the how is the Queen Queen

representedrepresented in this in this image, image,

compared compared to in the to in the poster?poster?

Representation does not just concern individuals, it can effect groups of people,

organisations, locations, companies, institutions and many more.

In your groups

1 group will create a tableaux representing students in a positive way

1 group will create a tableaux representing students in a negative way.

What representational issues can you identify in this video?

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajmI1P3r1w4

Watch the video and make notes

Stereotypes and countertypes

What is a stereotype?

A stereotype is used to catergorize a group of people. It is often an outdated association about behaviour, attitude or looks that is used to categorize ALL people in that group.

What stereotypes can you identify?

Can you think if any that are commonly represented in media texts?

What is a countertype?

• A ‘positive’ stereotype. One that challenges the stereotype.

Chose a magazine cover or print advert

Write an analysis (using PEA) of the representations constructed in the media text. Include the following:•What is the denotation and connotation of the image?

•What representations are being constructed? (working for a C or above? Consider HOW they are constructed – costume, choice of model, makeup, costume etc)

•Are they positive or negative? Why? How do you know?

•Do they conform to a stereotype? Are they a countertype?

•Who is the target audience for this image? How do you know?