Film and TV
Production Final Exam June 2007
TAKE HOME TEST
(Do NOT “work with other students” plagiarism = “F” for both students)
DIRECTIONS: Of the concepts we have explored this year in the list below, select
one topic or statement to write a well developed essay (include the
handwritten rough draft)
according to the guidelines provided at the bottom of this page. All
essays must reference, but are not limited to, media we have seen this year.
For the highest grade possible, be sure to demonstrate your best knowledge and
employment of the English language…at a level deserving of graduation----
Your grade will be based on the following
guidelines* (10% each):
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q Use a proper
heading and title indicate the topic number you’ve selected (name, date,
title, etc.)
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q Use a well
developed introduction.
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q Each of the
three (minimum) body paragraphs must begin with a
q
topic sentence.
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q You must
identify and use media we have studied to support your points in each body
paragraph.
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q You must
identify and use the eight key concepts of media literacy to support your
points in each body paragraph
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q Use a well
developed conclusion.
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q Include as many
specific examples and quotations as you are able.
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q Turn in the
handwritten rough draft with the
q
final draft on the day due Monday, June 4, 2007
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q The handwritten
rough draft should include evidence of correction, differing from the
final draft.
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PROOFREAD for the following:
q
Do not use slang,
q
shift tense (confuse time) or
q
shift number (confuse plural / singular) or use the following
words: q
I, q
you, q
we, q
me, & q
us.
READ ALL THE GUIDELINES after you elect one from the following ten
topics for your essay:
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What does it mean
to be a “Merchant of Cool?” Who profits from this process and why is
it in their best interest to create fads like gambling, tattoo’s, piercing,
and online communities for young adults who come to believe this is normal or
cool?
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Contrary to popular
belief, the courts have decided that it is not against the law to outright
lie on television news programs. Discuss the role of news media in a
democratic society.
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In Galaxy Quest,
the Thermions believed that the transmissions about the crew of the NSA
Protector were “Historical Documents,” in what way might some media be
mistaken for historical documents or reality?
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Our own dreams and
goals for the future can become our own “Frankenstein Monsters,” how
might media be a real Frankenstein Monster for modern man and how do we
contribute to making this creature?
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Until relatively
recently, the idea of what it means to be a teenager has changed to include
the stereotype of “Mook or Midriff.” Before this time, children
became “young adults” and were expected to take on greater and greater
responsibility. How has media created a false image of what it means to be
15-25 years old?
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Given the status of
corporate “Legal Persons” with limited liability, discuss the forms and the
power of “Branding” for corporations—legal people who are driven by
profit and who never die.
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Identify and
discuss recent developments in form and technique used to influence or to
persuade in speeches, documentaries, film, and advertisements. Recall,
the effect on the public of “The Estate Tax” with a change to “The Death Tax”
and “Global Warming” with a change to “Climate Change.”
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Discuss the ways
media influences our concepts of gender and social class.
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In what ways is
technology related to our use of media? In your answer, consider the
Internet, the printing press, T-shirts, designer clothes, computers, and
barcodes.
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Discuss the value
of watching media with an analytical or critical perspective providing
a new way to enjoy film and other types of media.
*NOTE----- Lose one full letter grade per
day late. Due at start of class on
Monday, June 4, 2007
Technical problem(s)? Get a note from
parent or guardian.