Media Portrayals Flashcards
Types of media
-Newspapers
-Books
-Magazines
-Travel brochures
-Wilderness books and guides
-Television commercials and programs
-Websites
-Pamphlets and flyers
-Billboards and posters
-Photographs
-Paintings
How can media influence us? Give an example.
By tapping into our personal and emotional
responses, media can influence (and change) our
responses and relationships with nature and the
outdoors. They can make us fear, love, appreciate
(etc) outdoor environments or activities!
A classic example that children are exposed to is fearing the bush
in the dark, because the animals will attack.
From a young age, children believe that going outside at night is
scary, when it is actually not dangerous and can be pretty exciting
watching shooting stars and listening/watching the wildlife.
How can the media portray
Outdoor Environments?
To celebrate nature and the outdoors - e.g. film or television series.
* To sell a place or an experience - advertising, marketing (tourism)
* To inform - newspapers, magazine, internet.
* To understand and develop our knowledge - wildlife doco, education.
* To challenge - film, tv, and music challenge our outdoor relationships.
* To scare - fear through media. Horror films.
How can media influence our respones?
- Motivation
- Changing Behaviour
- Informing
- Influencing
