Lisa Merante - Media Analysis: Understanding and Applying Media Theory

MEDIA ANALYSIS

UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING MEDIA THEORY

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Lisa Merante

Lisa Merante is a Media teacher with over years of experience in her field. Her commitment to Media Studies has seen her involved in exam writing for Australian Teachers of Media Western Australia (ATOMWA) and exam marking for the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA). She has had three students achieve the General Subject Exhibition Award in Media Production and Analysis. Lisa has taught internationally and is currently working at an independent public school in Western Australia.

ISBN: 978-0-6453498-0-1 (paperback)

ISBN: 978-0-6453498-1-8 (ebook)

First Edition 2022

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For secondary senior school age

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thank you

I would like to thank:

My family - to my husband Darryn, my son Callum, and mother Elizabeth - the greatest support I could ask for. Except when you keep feeding me snacks, knowing that I am helpless to resist.

Bec Hamblin (of the th ) - for your friendship and amazing proof-reading skills. I am deeply indebted. However, I suspect that snacks might help a tad.

My teacher buddies - particularly Kristyn Bowtell and Callum Hunter for eye-balling my draft and providing constructive feedback, coupled with the occasional side of hot chocolate for encouragement.

Sneka Saliba - I am extremely grateful for your friendship, and the time you spent constructively critiquing this book.

Chris Gooch - a Media teacher whose contributions to the Western Australian Media teaching community are invaluable. His insights allowed me to extend my areas of exploration and strengthen the depth of information provided. Everybody needs a Gooch in their lives, someone who will question and help shape work into something better.

A huge thank you to Alex Myer for her digital art skills in creating the logo.

My students - this one is for you. Without you, this book would never have been written. Thank you for spending your time questioning, challenging and aspiring to be better, and generally just being fun, hilarious, and awesome.

The following three books work in conjunction with one another to assist in building a strong knowledge base to equip students with the necessary skills to confidently succeed at Media Production and Analysis.

Media Analysis: Understanding and Applying Media Theory - Year (2022)

Media Analysis: Understanding and Applying Media Theory - Year (available 2023)

Media Analysis and Production Compendium - Year and (available late 2022)

Repetition

You will read the deconstruction of the same text quite a few times. As a new concept is introduced, for instance values and ideologies, you will find yourself reading an analysis of the same text, using similar textual examples from a previous analysis, the only difference being that you will look at it through the lens of a different concept. This has been done deliberately as you are not expected to know numerous texts, you only need to study a few texts in-depth.

Controversial You will be encouraged to read, explore and discuss controversial topics in a respectful manner. You may find some topics objectionable; how you deal with sensitive material will allow you to explore and grow your critical thinking skills.

The Fresh Prince of Bel Air (1990) [TV Series]

That Sugar Film (2014) [Film]

McDonald's Come As You Are [2010) [Advertisement]

Gillette We Believe: The Best Men Can Be (2019) [Advert]

The Lego Movie (2014) [Film]

Summer Heights High (2007) [TV Series]

Bridgerton (2020) [Netflix Series]

Fire on Marlborough Street (1976) [Photo]

Wolf of Wall Street (2013) [Film]

Inside Out (2015) [Film]

Things you should know about this book ...

Texts analysed

You do not have to know every single communication theory, narrative theory or media theory in the book. You pick and choose the theories that best suit the text/s you are studying.