Blog Post #1

From the last two MTN visits I learned about analyzing and production of media. When analyzing you have to think about all the factors that go into making the clips you see in movies, PSA's, or commercials. You have to create a purpose of your media clip, the tone of your piece, how the shots are arranged and angles that are used, plus many more factors. For production there are more steps that go into creating the media clip. First you have to have an idea, then you write your synopsis, your story, your script, the break down, create a story board, and then you're ready for production. I am thinking of writing my visual communications critique on a Mormon commercial that you see on t.v. I would discuss whether the creators are trying to have this be seen as a commercial or as a PSA. If I decide to not use this media clip, I am also thinking about using a Droid commercial. Media literacy is important for many reasons. It is a way to challenge us to think and understand the nature of media representation and what it takes to put something together. Through media literacy you think, learn, and express yourself using media causing you to grow as a person.