Postmodernism Refresher

Groups1 2 3 4

JudyCourtney

KatiaLeticia

GelsominaNoor

TaylaPatrycia

The word ‘postmodernism’

On wipe boards copy and complete:

Post =

Modern = (when/what)

Ism =

The word ‘postmodernism’

Post = after

Modern = early 1800’s – late 1900’s, ‘current’

Ism = a suffix that indicates an action, practice or movement (feminism, alcoholism, racism)

Match the correct time period to the right description

Self Assess....

Rate your confidence/knowledge

Key terms = what makes texts/case studies ‘postmodern’

A lot of texts are recreated multiple times

The more we create, the more we mix

We know this is referring to the Beatles iconic image

Not being able to let go of the past

Example case studiesNothing new/original hybridity intertextuality nostalgia

Parody (mocking)

Pastiche (imitating)

Links to categories

Connectionsof key terms

Can you think of another text?

Nothing new/original hybridity intertextuality nostalgia

Learning Objective

All must Most should Some could

Know 4 postmodern key terms

Identify a media text that links to a key term

Make connections between texts and key terms

Tape your coloured target to your wipe board

Task4 groups

1 envelope each

In envelope:-4 media texts

-blanks

Each person in group present 1

existing text

write on paper (notes for your presentation)

You must explain what category it belongs to and why

(challenge – explain how it belongs to more than 1

category)

Extension: can you think of your own case study/text that belongs in

the categories?

SUPER EXTENSION: can you relate your case studies to other pomo

terms you’ve learned?

Let’s make it interesting….

• You can have 1 swap of a media text (with me or someone else)

• 1 point: Placing text in right category (and explain)• 1 point: for every other category you can get it in• 5 points: a text you’ve come up with yourself and put in

right category• -3 points: anything you get wrong

In your groups….

• Support each other • Double check your partner’s work as this is a

competition (so if they get it wrong….you suffer!)

Timing

• 7-8 mins to plan, but I might take time away.

• Then present to class

GROUP 1

Your turn to present…..

Group 1

Meme of choice

Did you swap?

Could you come up with your own texts?

• +5 points

• No points if incorrect and -2 points

GROUP 2

Your turn to present…..

Group 2

Did you swap?

Could you come up with your own texts?

• +5 points

• No points if incorrect and -2 points

GROUP 3

Your turn to present…..

Group 3

Did you swap?

Could you come up with your own texts?

• +5 points

• No points if incorrect and -2 points

Group 4

Did you swap?

Could you come up with your own texts?

• +5 points

• No points if incorrect and -2 points

I will announce the winner at the end…….

Rate your confidence/knowledge

Did you make progress?

How many made progress?How many on 3/4?Who met their target?Who surpassed their target?

Homework

• Find a case study that is pomo (2012 onwards)– At least 2 of the terms– 3 terms– 4 terms

Challenge: try a different platformmusic videofilmtvonline mediaadvertising

The winner is……