Media Messages: What are they telling us?
Beginning to understand that media communicates messages and can influence feelings.
Key Questions
- Explain how a commercial tries to make you feel a certain way.
- Analyze what message a short cartoon is trying to send.
- Critique whether a media message is clear or confusing.
ACARA Content Descriptions
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