Blog #1

1. What is the role of public service announcements in our media culture?
2. What are some of the topics your group thought of for your PSA?
3. What is your group's plan for your PSA?
4. What role did you play in creating the plan?

1. Public service announcements have one main role in media culture: Influential message. All public service announcements are trying to convince the public to do "the right thing". Whether it's picking up litter off of the street and throwing it in the garbage can, or not doing heroin, or choosing to eat healthy, all public service announcements are influential.

2. Topics my group thought of include: "Just Dance", "Be Happy", and "Drug Addiction"

3. My group's plan: Start with "Drug Addiction". Which drug is often abused and can be very dangerous but isn't publicized as that? We decided to go in the direction of Aderol, a prescription drug used to help people with ADHD. Next, research the drug and possible side affects, when used WITHOUT prescription and the addiction possibilities. Write up a story board, get feedback on ideas, refine story board, begin filming. Filming completed in 2 - 3 days. Edit for rough draft. Get feedback on rough draft, refine draft, turn in final.

4. I didn't have a specific "role" in creating the plan; we all contributed ideas. In the actual plan, my main role is filming/camera work. I love the filming aspect and evaluatnig different angles and ways of creating a shot.