Nt1310 Unit 1 Assignment
The first assignment I have chosen to do my reflection on is the module three newspaper article assignment. I chose this assignment because this module really got me thinking about the type of media we absorb based on external influences. Since the lead comes first in the inverted pyramid format, the reader does not have to take a long time to read the story in order to get a good understanding of what the story is about. Therefore, many would choose to read a newspaper story when they do not have a lot of time on their hands. I enjoyed doing this assignment as I like the concept of taking an iconic fictional story and converting it into a format that makes it appear as if it were non-fictional. It made the creation process entertaining and
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the final product captivating. In the process of completing this assignment, I learned about how the media will present stories in a way that is convenient for the audience and keeps them interested. I also learned that this applies to me, as well.
I realized that I am constantly finding myself just reading the first few lines of a news story, yet getting enough information so that I can discuss it with others. If I had a chance to redo this assignment, there is not much I would change. The one thing I would change would be to remove the part where I wrote “(pictured above)”, since I later on learned from the feedback that people do not often read in the brackets. The second assignment I have chosen for my reflection is the module seven PSA assignment. I have chosen to include this assignment because it was interesting to learn about the different elements of PSAs, as I grew up seeing them, but never knew all of the components that go into them. I liked that this particular assignment gave you a platform to speak up about an issue that you believe matters. While doing this assignment, I learned about the tactics used while making a PSA that ensure it appeals to specific audience. I also learned a lot about the specific issue I chose to do the project on and how many issues there are that should gain more support from the media. I was very pleased with the outcome of my PSA, so I would not change anything if I had the opportunity to redo
it. The last assignment I have chosen is the module 11 movie review assignment. I chose this assignment because it has allowed me to view movies in a different way. I enjoyed doing this piece because I noticed new elements to films that I had never previously paid attention to. For example, I put more focus into the themes in the film and the style it was filmed in. Doing this assignment, I learned about how everything, from the characters to the plot, in a film connects to make an engaging final product. I also personally learned how large an impact movies can have on us. I noticed how, sometimes, the themes and characters can rub off on others and impact our lives. If I were to redo this assignment, I would definitely make sure to add a title. I would also alter my opening sentence, as I would add my name to the title, instead of the sentence.
Prior to taking this Media Arts course, I had a very weak understanding about the effects media has on our society. Although I did not have a good understanding, I thought that I had a much better grasp at the concept than I did in reality. The topic of media is much more complex than I, and many others, understand. I was slightly in denial about the amount of influence it had on my life. I now recognize affects many aspects of our lives, such as our choices, style, opinions, etc. A big turning point for me in this course was in module six, when we were studying advertisements. At that point, I realized how much power the media has and how strong its effects are. Even when we are not seeking media engrossment, we are still constantly under its impact. I am now a lot more conscious of the media all around us, even in places that it is not expected. I will also make connections between the media and our everyday actions. For example, I will walked into a store and noticed that some of the clothes looked similar to clothes worn by a popular fictional character. The stock of clothes that were comparable to the character’s seemed to be much lower than the stock of other items. I connected that because people saw clothes identical to a character they like, they purchased them. Sometimes when you are constantly exposed to something you enjoy in the media, it influences areas of your day-to-day life. Additionally, when I am reading pieces of media through text, I notice the specific way it has been formatted and formulated to appeal to certain audiences. Or if it features images as well, I will speculate how and why those specific images were chosen to go along with the text. Although written pieces seem quite simple, they are a lot more elements than one may realize. Overall, I have come to learn that the amount of influence the media has on me is far more than I previously realized.
the final product captivating. In the process of completing this assignment, I learned about how the media will present stories in a way that is convenient for the audience and keeps them interested. I also learned that this applies to me, as well.
I realized that I am constantly finding myself just reading the first few lines of a news story, yet getting enough information so that I can discuss it with others. If I had a chance to redo this assignment, there is not much I would change. The one thing I would change would be to remove the part where I wrote “(pictured above)”, since I later on learned from the feedback that people do not often read in the brackets. The second assignment I have chosen for my reflection is the module seven PSA assignment. I have chosen to include this assignment because it was interesting to learn about the different elements of PSAs, as I grew up seeing them, but never knew all of the components that go into them. I liked that this particular assignment gave you a platform to speak up about an issue that you believe matters. While doing this assignment, I learned about the tactics used while making a PSA that ensure it appeals to specific audience. I also learned a lot about the specific issue I chose to do the project on and how many issues there are that should gain more support from the media. I was very pleased with the outcome of my PSA, so I would not change anything if I had the opportunity to redo
it. The last assignment I have chosen is the module 11 movie review assignment. I chose this assignment because it has allowed me to view movies in a different way. I enjoyed doing this piece because I noticed new elements to films that I had never previously paid attention to. For example, I put more focus into the themes in the film and the style it was filmed in. Doing this assignment, I learned about how everything, from the characters to the plot, in a film connects to make an engaging final product. I also personally learned how large an impact movies can have on us. I noticed how, sometimes, the themes and characters can rub off on others and impact our lives. If I were to redo this assignment, I would definitely make sure to add a title. I would also alter my opening sentence, as I would add my name to the title, instead of the sentence.
Prior to taking this Media Arts course, I had a very weak understanding about the effects media has on our society. Although I did not have a good understanding, I thought that I had a much better grasp at the concept than I did in reality. The topic of media is much more complex than I, and many others, understand. I was slightly in denial about the amount of influence it had on my life. I now recognize affects many aspects of our lives, such as our choices, style, opinions, etc. A big turning point for me in this course was in module six, when we were studying advertisements. At that point, I realized how much power the media has and how strong its effects are. Even when we are not seeking media engrossment, we are still constantly under its impact. I am now a lot more conscious of the media all around us, even in places that it is not expected. I will also make connections between the media and our everyday actions. For example, I will walked into a store and noticed that some of the clothes looked similar to clothes worn by a popular fictional character. The stock of clothes that were comparable to the character’s seemed to be much lower than the stock of other items. I connected that because people saw clothes identical to a character they like, they purchased them. Sometimes when you are constantly exposed to something you enjoy in the media, it influences areas of your day-to-day life. Additionally, when I am reading pieces of media through text, I notice the specific way it has been formatted and formulated to appeal to certain audiences. Or if it features images as well, I will speculate how and why those specific images were chosen to go along with the text. Although written pieces seem quite simple, they are a lot more elements than one may realize. Overall, I have come to learn that the amount of influence the media has on me is far more than I previously realized.