Media Analysis: Understanding and Applying Media Theory: 2 - Softcover

Merante, Lisa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0645349844 ISBN 13: 9780645349849

Publisher: Media & English Literacy Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

Media Analysis: Understanding and Applying Media Theory is a Media Studies textbook that provides comprehensive explanations, deconstructions, and analysis of essential media texts to showcase the application of skills and knowledge needed to be a successful Media Studies student. The content covers:

1. communication theories,
2. narrative theories,
3. auteur theory, film movements, film aesthetics,
4. how codes, conventions, and techniques are selectively used to construct a preferred meaning
5. stereotypes and representations,
6. how narrative functions in a text,
7. how values, attitudes, and ideologies shape media texts
8. how propaganda techniques have been used throughout history
9. documentary techniques and their claim to truth

You will learn Media Studies terminology, analyse media texts, and gain a strong ability to deconstruct media texts in readiness for Media exam revision. This Media Studies textbook contains clear examples showing you how to deconstruct texts using media vocabulary for your exams and assessments. The worked examples show you how to apply media theories and frameworks to studied media texts. The comprehensive case studies will allow you to build a strong base to be a successful Media Studies student.

Equally, the textbook can be used by English Language Arts or Drama students to help apply media terminology when analysing media texts. Deconstructing texts and analysing the codes, conventions, narrative elements, values, ideologies, and representations embedded can be difficult. By using this Media Studies textbook you will improve your application of Media studies terminology and your ability to critically analyse media texts.

About this title

About the Author

Lisa Merante is a Media teacher with over 30 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 Subject Exhibition Award in Media Production and Analysis. Lisa has taught internationally and is currently working at an independent public school in Western Australia.

Edition details

• Publisher: Media & English Literacy Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0645349844
• ISBN 13: 9780645349849
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 300