Blog Reflection

I really think these were a good idea. My English class had a weekly blog challenge, and I like how I was able to use my blog in this class too. I also really liked the fact that these were due at each test, and not at a specific time frame. I didn't feel rushed to get them done, and I could work on one here and there. I was better at getting them done the first time though, I had to work fast to get the others done.

A suggestion for future semesters would be to maybe have a list of five or six per topic and have everyone pick one and write about it. Two per lesson was a lot, and I think focusing on one per issue would help students understand better.

This was one of my favorite classes this semester, I learned that I really want to go into Communications! I really enjoyed having reps from each emphasis come in and talk about what they do and give some tips and insight for getting in the major. I want to pursue a career in advertising, and I know that if I work hard and stay focused, I can make it and be successful!

Thanks for a great semester, hopefully I'll see you around!

-Jenn

Gone Too Far

I think those PETA ads that say "I'd rather go naked than wear fur" are a little too much. We're glad to know that you don't support those who wear fur, but maybe try cotton or something next time of au naturale! These ads definitely promote the whole "sex sells" idea, but most of us wish Pamela Anderson would cover more. In general.

-Jenn

Exaggeration

I do believe exaggeration exists today, but not really in much outside of ads. Do you really think make-up is "smart" and can match your exact skin shade? I don't but it. Sure, we may exaggerate when we're having a conversation (Good grief, there were a bajillion people at the CougarEat today), but other than that I don't really think it's that prevalent!

-Jenn

Questionable Activities

Everyone wants to be their best, and if image consulting is needed, so be it. No one wants to rub off on someone else in the wrong way, and PR people make sure their clients look their very best. Outright lying is no good, but polishing up a few things here and there doesn't seem like much of a problem to me.

-Jenn

Effective Advertising

Advertising is way effective! If it's not outright, something subliminal happens when you see the same ad over and over again (I did a science fair project about subliminal messages, there are definitely some in ads, but not all of them are sexual). I'm a teenage girl, of course I've been affected by advertising! I LOVE America's Next Top Model, and one time I saw an ad with one of the winners. Since then, I've seen lots of ANTM ads, but this was my first and I decided I HAD to have that mascara. It wasn't really that great, but I really didn't mind that it wasn't that nice of a product. On the other hand, alcohol and cigarette ads don't really appeal to me that much.

-Jenn

Good Ads & Bad Ads

Good Ads

This is an ad for Vespa, and I think it's pretty cool. It's visually captivating, and it's not what you would expect from a scooter company.



This ad for Hard Rock Cafe is cute yet powerful. You know you'll have a good time eating somewhere like this!



Bad Ads

This ad is so sad and unnecessary! Who really wants to watch a "calorie" commit suicide?! No good.


Good Ads

If only it were this simple...Except not, because this is disturbing!



-Jenn

Television's Impact

I definitely think television has the greatest impact on us, it's the most influential form of media out there! With the average person watching seven hours a day, we receive all sorts of subliminal and hidden meanings. Watching television leads us to impromptu purchases, lack of self-esteem, and addiction. Households have about 3 televisions on average, my house back home has 6! I've kind of enjoyed not having television around so much at college, I'm able to focus on other things instead. It's true I don't stay as informed as I should, but I check a few news sites on the internet, and that helps. However, I am going to enjoy television over the break, especially with so many cute Christmas specials!

-Jenn