Media Analysis
Answer as many of these questions as possible when analyzing a piece of media.
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Name
Piece of media you are analyzing
Authors & Audiences
Who made this message?
Why was this made?
Who is the target audience (and how do you know)?
Who paid for this?
Who might benefit from this message?
Who might be harmed by this message?
Who might be harmed by this message?
Why might this message matter to me?
Why might this message matter to me?
Messages & Meanings
What is this about (and what makes you think that)?
What ideas, values, information and/or points of view are overt? implied?
OVERT means they are made very clear. IMPLIED means you have to infer them.
What is left out of this message that you think might be important to know?
What techniques are used?
Why do you think those techniques are used?
How do these techniques communicate the message?
How might different people understand this message differently?
What is my interpretation of this and what do I learn about myself from my reaction or interpretation?
Representations & Reality
When was this made?
Where or how was this shared with the public?
Is this fact, opinion, or something else?
How credible is this (and what makes you think that)?
What are the sources of information, ideas or assertions?
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