Media in the Domestic Space

http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/14285/jonathan-hobin-in-the-playroom.html

This is one image from a collection of pictures by Jonathan Hobin (see link for larger image and more photos from his collection, "In the Playroom"). In each picture, children act out major "news" stories that have shaped our history (within the last ten years).

1. As you can see, this image has no words in it. And yet, I imagine most of you can figure out what event this image relates to. Why is that? How does the picture (its visual clues and arrangement) convey its message? What themes are predominant in the image? How are each of the characters portrayed? How do their representations shape your understanding of the image? Of the event itself? What might you assume about the photographer's viewpoints based on this image? Is he biased? Or is he commenting on "bias" in media?

2. How does this picture relate to our course theme of "private vs. public?" (consider the setting, the scene and its context regarding "news" in our culture)

(Tips: Refer to "Consider the Following" section of more advice about analyzing sources. Read through all the posts before you post your own comment. Add something new to the conversation.)

Social Networking and Impressionable Minds

http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/10-things-you-dont-know-about-teens-and-social-networking-2527367.html


Please visit this link and read through the article. This article discusses the effects of social networking on pre-teens and teens.

In your discussion, please briefly describe the argument the author is making about social networking and examine how she is trying to persuade you.

Questions to consider:

1. Who is the primary audience for this article (consider its location/context on the web)? Who is the ideal/target audience (who is she trying to persuade)? Provide evidence.

2. How does the author attempt to persuade you? Does she succeed? Is the author biased? Provide evidence.

3. How does this relate to our course theme of "private vs. public?" (besides the fact that it relates to Facebook)

(Tips: Refer to "Consider the Following" section of more advice about analyzing sources. Read through all the posts before you post your own comment. Add something new to the conversation.)

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