TV Media and Reality: An Observation
Each student will observe 2 hours of TV in during the week and 2 hours of people during the week. Almost any show is appropriate, but emphasis is placed on human behavior. Do not watch sporting events, news, or documentaries.
Take detailed notes as you observe the characters.
• How are they dressed?
• What are their bodies like?
• Their faces?
• What do they do for a living?
• Are they rich, poor, or middle class?
• What race or ethnicity are they?
• How do they refer to themselves?
• What is their age?
• Make at least 2 additional observations .
