Representation+HT

" ** Representation ** is the act of communicating by using symbols - for example, using a stick-man to stand for a person. Usually representation takes the form of words, images or symbols. If I give you an apple, I have given you an apple; if I give you a picture of an apple, I have given you a representation of an apple. The difference between reality and representation of reality is not difficult to understand. What is not so obvious is that representation is an act or process in which reality is transformed." Source: Wall, Peter. "Key Concepts Language." Media Studies for AQA GCSE. London: Collins, 2007. 34. Print

Source: Wall, Peter. "Key Concepts Language." Media Studies for AQA GCSE. London: Collins, 2007. 47. Print
 * In these assignments, you will learn ** that representation is the key function of the media. You should, however, always ask yourself the following questions:
 * 1) Whose representation is it?
 * 2) What reason could the media have for representing the person, group, issue or event in this way?
 * 3) How else could the person, group. issue or event be represented?
 * 4) What is the effect of representing them in this way?


 * Assignments ** :
 * Stereotypes
 * Re-presentation
 * Techniques of Representation
 * Representing ICS
 * Representing a Virtue
 * Representing a Virtue


 * Assignment: **
 * 1) Create a wiki page called Re-presentation initials. Copy the information below and paste it on the page that you create.
 * 2) I will show the class a brief video of an event or an interview. Imagine you are a reporter who has just witnessed this event.

After viewing the event. complete the following Mr. Woodwerd and Mrs. Casanas were arguing about a student. The argument went on for almost a minute. Something was said about picking up a student and bringing them to Mrs. Casanas's class room.
 * A. Take five minutes to write down quickly in note form everything that you can remember about the event. **

We were listening to Mrs. Carrier giving us our instructions in class when we heard shouting coming from the hallway. We turned around and saw Mr. Woodwerd and Mrs. Casanas arguing about something. It was a short argument. No ne was really sure what the argument was about. When they stopped arguing we told to turn around and to work on our computer assignment. The two people in the story shouting at each other.
 * B. Using your notes, try to organize the"story" of what happened into a sequence in which the most important information is given first. **
 * C. If you were able to have a still camera to record the event, what one picture would you most like to have taken? **

Students at Incarnation were listening to Mrs. Carrier giving us our instructions in class when we heard shouting coming from the hallway. We turned around and saw Mr. Woodwerd and Mrs. Casanas arguing about something. It was a short argument. No one was really sure what the argument was about. When they stopped arguing we were told to turn around and work on our computer assignment.
 * D. Using the materials you have got, write a story for your local newspaper ( include who, what, where, when, why ) that tells what happened. You should include a sketch of your imaginary picture with a caption. (Use Tux Paint to draw the sketch. Go to File on the wiki page and upload the file to your page.) **
 * E. Compare your story with those produced by the rest of the class. (Read at least 10 stories on the wiki.) Has everyone agreed what is the most important part of the event? Do you all have the same choice of picture? If there are differences, how do you explain these? **


 * F. Do you think some versions are more accurate than others? Give your reasons. **