The media text that I would create would be a print ad that targets teens and/or represents teens in the ad. The values that the teen would have would be having good relationships with family and friends. I would target their fears of not fitting in or being an outcast and I would have their wants and desires as fitting in and being “cool”. I would use lots of popular gadgets like iPhones and iPods because lots of teens these days have a lot of those types of materials. My ad would feature a teen girl in a school hallway looking unsure of herself, sad and less bright. She doesn’t have the latest gadgets and technology. She would be standing on the outside of a circle of other girls who are all laughing. They are brighter and are all holding iPods and iPhones. They seem to appear much happier.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Representation of Teenagers (Chart)
Name of Media Text | It represents teens as . . . | It is accurate/inaccurate because . . . | Symbols and signs |
Gossip Girl Ads | -Rebellious -Self centered -Wanting to mature faster -Promiscuous -Provocative | This is a good representation of a lot of qualities that teens have and are known to have, however, not all teens are like this | This was demonstrated through implying sex is one of teens main priorities |
Febreze “Karl’s Room” | -Lazy -Dirty | This is not an accurate representation, and it gives the reality that all teenage boys are lazy and dirty and want to impress teen girls. | This was demonstrated through a messy room and listening to music versus doing homework |
90210 Promo | -Having good values (what is important in life for them is not materialistic, it is centered around emotions such as friendship) -Values and beliefs are important in this society | This is a good representation of teens and their relationships. It is always important to have strong relations with those around us. | This was demonstrated through the key words “family” and “friendship” |
Miley cyrus –cant be tamed music video | -wanting to be consider a woman not a girl -it is normal for teens this age to behave this way | This is a good representation of teens. While growing up to fast is not necessarily a good thing these are common issues most teenage girls face. | This was demonstrated through the lyrics “can’t be tamed”. Miley also chooses to wear whatever she wants and dance however she wants no matter how provocative it is |
Pizza Pops Commercial “Girls” | -suggests that teen boys are interested in women and food. | This is somewhat of a good representation of teens (specifically boys) because as I am sure they think about that stuff, I don’t believe that that’s the only thing their focused on. | This was demonstrated through the portrayal of the teen when he was thinking about girls. |
Gossip Girl Print Ad -http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/07/17/newgossipgirlads.jpg
Frebreeze Advertisement - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwEPKTn4ies&feature=related
90210 Promo - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1-rx-4DbeU
Miley cyrus music video- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjSG6z_13-Q&feature=related
Pizza Pops - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab3XCYMLpEk
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