The representation of teenagers

1. Aims:
• To understand how meaning is created through
images
• To look at representation through the media

2. Mind map your ideas.
Think about:
- The types of activities they participate in
- The clothes they wear
- Where they are likely to be found
- How people feel about them
- The media press they receive

3. We will look at some images together,
but not in detail.
You will then look at some newspaper
pictures in groups of three
Be prepared to feedback to the class
how your picture represented teenagers.
Use is a task sheet to guide your
thinking

4. How is this
teenager
represented?
What do his tattoos
suggest about his
political opinions?
When do you think
this picture was
taken?

5. How is this
image similar to
the previous
picture?
What do you
think has taken
place here?

6. What does this
person’s gesture
and facial
expression suggest?
How does this image
make you feel?
Why?
What is different
about how this
teenager is
represented?

7. Make bulleted notes on
the following images
and the connotations
(linking to the
representation of
youth).

12. Your next task is to
analyse the Guardian
summarising the main
point of each
paragraph.
Note: This article may be
referred to in your
actual exam so ensure
analysis is thorough!

13. In no less than 250 words
summarise the article highlighting:
Its main points
Are the points raised trustworthy
(explain)
Summarise by emphasisng the
impact the article has on you as a
youth

14.  Find an online that evidences a positive representation of
youth
 Summarise the pieces main points
 Again complete the 250 word exercise for this article
Complete the theory task (with two of your own examples) from
your previous theory lesson.
A printout of the task set is available
With reference to the your chosen coursework brief create a
PowerPoint detailing the expected codes and conventions of the
piece of media that you will create.
For example if you are creating an article what will a magazine article
typically be made up of in its layout (Headline, Subheading, Central
Image, etc.).