Media Production Assignment

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1) Truman Show Response:
Answer the following questions completely and comprehensively using the 5 Core Concepts of Media, and the other basics of media literacy that we have discussed in class over the past 2 weeks to inform your answer. My expectation is longer responses to answer the prompts well. You can expect to see these questions again in some form on our final, so consider this good practice for that. Your response needs to be turned in to Google Classroom by class time on Friday.
“We accept the world with which we’re presented.”
Christof makes this claim in The Truman Show.
How does this claim apply to our world and role of the media in our world? How valid do you feel this claim is? Explain in 2-3 paragraphs.
Much of the world views are developed through the media, as such the media controls a good majority of what people feel in their lives. This is a reality that most people do not realize but happens to be subtle aspect in the current society. Aspects like fashion and some of the words that built on the language are developed through the media.
When Christof makes the claim relating to accepting the world within which we are presented in, this is true aspect considering the amount of influence that the media has on the people. When watching movies, we always immerse in the world created before our eyes to be in a position to consume the material.
2. How is The Truman Show such a fitting choice to illustrate many of the concepts and terms we have discussed in Media Literacy this semester? (Include as many concepts and terms as you can). Explain in 2-3 paragraphs.
Most of the standards in the society are defined by the media.Much like the illusions that are created in the Truman show, every aspect in the movie is created and Truman takes it to be the truth. This is the same way the media creates an aspect and portrays it as the truth. The movie also conveys the message of a peaceful person leading a successful life. While the movie will have different appeals to different audiences, there is a specific intent and characteristic to it. As such, given that the movie captures the five concepts of media literacy, it is a good choice. This is the truth given that the movie has a constructed message, using creative techniques, pointing to a certain audience with content and purpose.
In what ways have you personally felt controlled by the world around you and what steps will you take (or have you taken) to get control back (or to allow God to have the control of your life). Give 2 examples of ways you have felt controlled by the world and the steps for each. Explain in 4-5 paragraphs.
It is impossible for one to live in a world that does not have external pressures all of which want to take control of life. Much of the elements that I interact with tend to have some of control of my life. The media is of the elements that controls my life, and if does not do so directly, it does so indirectly.
Aspects like measures of success, failure, good manners, relationships, art and fashion are some of the few that are influenced by the media. Standar...