Body Image Year 9

Media Impact On Body Image

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What is this?

In your book...

What is media v mass media?

Mass Media

• Mass media refers to a diverse array of media technologies that reach a large audience via mass communication. The technologies through which this communication takes place include a variety of outlets.

• From real to retouched in 60 seconds – this video illustrates how lighting, make-up and digital manipulation distort our perceptions of beauty. 

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In this video, we see the effects of airbrushing and media. How do you feel about that?

In your notes...

How are the two films different?

Your job today...

• Screenshot 4 pieces of media - a post, an advertisement, anything - that show a doctored image

• Collate them in a Google Doc

• Find and TED talk about body image and the media. Watch the first 5 minutes. Tell me what you found out.