Media+Studies+Introduction

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 * Home**

**Fire Exits**

 * Room 101 - exit through staff parking lot doors.
 * Gather as a class on the football field according to grade level (grade 12 closest to Tim Horton's)
 * Remain together so teacher can account for your presence

Computer **Rules**

 * No food or drink around computers
 * Keep all electronic devices other than your computer away during class time.
 * Computers are for use to class work. You may put on playlist for listening while you are working provided it isn't a distraction. If you are spending more time skipping around for songs, your privilege will be suspended.
 * Be on time
 * We will be using the netbook carts for this class, please ensure you sign out the same computer each day. If you encounter a problem with the netbook report it to Mr. Denton right away so that it can be repaired.
 * Leaving class requires a hall pass. Please be mindful that leaving class is for use of washroom or a drink. Do not take strolls around the building. If you need to go to the office or to see another teacher, please speak with Mr. Denton and wait for a work period time before leaving.
 * Students must follow all rules outlined by the Province and the District under Policy 311 Appendix C- Acceptable Computer Use Agreement. Please review this document and send Mr. Denton an e-mail indicating that you have read and agree to abide by these regulations. Failure to abide by these regulations can result in suspension of all computer privileges and failure of the course.

**Essential Outcomes**
By the time you complete Media Studies 120 you will become proficient in the following outcomes:

1. The media construct reality. 2. Recognize and analyze the conventions, codes, forms and techniques of various media types. 3. The media present ideologies and value messages 4. The media are businesses that have commercial messages.
 * Media Awareness:**

1. Describe the historical and technical development of television. 2. Produce minimum of one television/video project.
 * Television/Video:**

1. Explain the impact that advertising has had historically on social values and human behaviour. 2. Produce a piece of print or non-print advertising.
 * Advertising:**

1. Describe the general historical/technical development of film. 2. Write and/or present a film review.
 * Film:**

**Harrison Trimble High School Acceptable Use Policy for Technology**
The following actions are considered a violation of the HTHS Acceptable Use Policy for Technology:
 * Sending or displaying offensive messages or images.
 * Using obscene language.
 * Downloading or sending hate propaganda or threatening or obscene messages.
 * Damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks.
 * Downloading peer-to-peer software, programs, large files, music files (mp3's, etc.) and images without teacher permission.
 * Downloading games and/or playing computer games.
 * Changing or adding computer desktop settings (backgrounds, screen savers, etc.)
 * Using web-based e-mail such as Hot Mail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
 * Using Chat rooms, ICQ, MSN, etc.
 * Violating copyright laws. When using images, music or other media, search for free to use or Creative Commons open license items.
 * Trespassing in another's folders, work or files.
 * Intentionally spreading computer viruses or making changes to system files and software
 * No streaming video or music sites unless approved by Mr. Denton (no Youtube, Daily Motion, etc.)

**HTHS Network**

A network is a group of interconnected computers that are able to share files and other resources such as printers. At HTHS, students have access to 2 major network drives where files can be stored. They are known as the U: (u drive) and the O: (o drive).

The U: is your personal storage space. Your U: will appear no matter what computer you login to at HTHS. So, if you save items in the tech lab inside your U:, they will also appear in the library computers and other network places around HTHS as you login.
 * U:**

The O: is a teacher storage space where project instructions, notes, etc. are stored.
 * O:**

__Username__: Provided by your teacher (chosen by the Province of New Brunswick) __Password__: student! (you will be prompted to change it as you login) __Location__: nbss
 * Student Passwords**
 * first 2 letters of first name, first two letters of last name, last five digits of student number
 * Ex. ChDe00453
 * Will say password expired. Please enter a new password (will have to type it twice)


 * If login is successful, open My Computer and make sure you can see the O: and the U: (it should say your name as well)