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THE POWER OF THE MEDIA

There is no denying the Media plays a large and significant role in our world.

To begin with what do you think the word MEDIA refers to?

(Make a mind-map with sketches)

Many people have argued that the Media is a window on the world. What do you think this means?

Do you agree with the statement?

WE ARE LIVING IN EXPONENTIAL TIMES

Key term : Exponential = Rapidly Growing

(in this case it refers to the rapid growth in media technologies in the past 10 years)

Watch this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA2ytAcVsvg)

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5EeFNeQiW4)

MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES

Q. What developments in media technologies can you remember in your lifetime so far?

Q. How have these technologies changed our society in any way?

Q. Do you think these technologies are good for us or bad for us?

HOW INFLUENTIAL IS THE MEDIA TO YOU?

In your books draw a mind-map of

the different types of media you use each week (this can include social media), note down next to each one how

long you roughly spend on it each week. Remember you are Media Studies students so you should make your work

look as interesting as possible, this includes having sketches with your work

ARE YOU INFLUENCED BY THE MEDIA? DISCUSS.

Homework Task:

Write a response to the question above. It does not need to be in essay form, you can bullet point your responses and add images as evidence to support your opinions. You should ensure that

you spend adequate time thinking about this question and write a response which reflects this.