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Media Literate Citizens (Stage 2, Stage 3, Stage 4)

Live Event
24
Oct

Explore the importance of media in our everyday lives. Students will practice their visual literacy skills, create a cartoon and consider how they engage with media.


ACTIVITY OUTLINE:

In this digital workshop, your students will consider the important role of media in our democracy, discuss the techniques used by cartoonists and practice their visual analysis skills.

The program:

  • develops civic literacy by visiting special places in Old Parliament House
  • explores the role of the media in our democracy
  • builds media literacy skills by examining current political cartoons for techniques and meaning
  • develops visual analysis and media literacy skills using contemporary cartoons and exclusive content
  • facilitates rich discussion around leadership and ways to make positive change
  • uses collaborative construction to develop media creation skills
  • involves students in interactive and engaging learning activities
  • explores students’ rights and responsibilities in our democracy

The development of Media Literate Citizens has been guided by the Media Literacy Framework for Australia.

MoAD is a proud partner of the Australian Media Literacy Alliance.


IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes


BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Museum of Australian Democracy

Event Details

Date & Time

  24-Oct-2023    10:00AM   + Google Calendar  + iCal Export

Event Type

Live Event - Scheduled

Delivery Platform

Zoom

Duration

1 Hour

Price

FREE

Curriculum

Primary, Secondary

Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand

English » Making meaning through responding and composing » Reading and Viewing

Will This Event Be Recorded?

No - This will only be available at the designated date & time (24-Oct-2023 10:00AM).

Joining The Event

Technology and Materials Requirements

This digital experience requires access to a stable internet connection and Zoom.

Students will have the opportunity to practice their cartooning skills as part of the session. We highly recommend having a piece of paper and a pencil ready to go.

 

Post Event Requirements

If you’re looking for resources and activity ideas visit MoAD Learning Civics in Pictures and Media Literacy pages!

If you have any queries please contact the provider

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