Making Media Matter

This book is an essential resource for media educators working to promote critical thinking, creativity, and civic engagement through their teaching. Connecting theory and research with creative projects and analyses of pop culture, it models an integrated and practical approach to media education.

Autorentext

Benjamin Thevenin is an Associate Professor at Brigham Young University's Department of Theatre and Media Arts. His studies focus on the relationships between youth, media, and civic engagement; particularly, how we can better prepare young people to become thoughtful citizens, consumers, and creators of media. He teaches classes on creativity, children's culture, emerging media, and media literacy.

Inhalt

Introduction, 1. Integrating Media Studies, Media Arts and Media Literacy Education, 2. Teaching and Learning in a New Media Age, 3. Processing Pop Culture, 4. Critically Engaging, 5. Authoring Identity, 6. Creating Community, 7. Celebrating Diversity, 8. Playing with Place, 9. Valuing the Arts Conclusion: Developing an Integrated Model for Media Engagement