Y12MPA S2W1-5

Weeks 1–5: Post-Production and Foundations of Propaganda

Week 1: Introduction to Propaganda

• Theory:

  • Historical and modern examples of propaganda (Triumph of the Will).

  • Differences between persuasion and manipulation.

• Practical:

  • Begin organizing and editing footage from Unit 3.

Week 2: Media Theories of Persuasion

• Theory:

  • Hypodermic Needle Theory, Agenda Setting Function Theory.

• Practical:

  • Rough cut editing: Apply pacing and transitions to strengthen theme.

Week 3: Modern Propaganda

• Theory:

  • Role of social media algorithms in misinformation.

  • Spiral of Silence and audience silence in polarized debates.

• Practical:

  • Add visual and textual elements (e.g., captions, graphics) to reinforce persuasion.

Week 4: Audience Manipulation

• Theory:

  • Encoding/Decoding Theory: Audience interpretations.

• Practical:

  • Peer screenings: Evaluate rough cuts based on audience interpretation.

Week 5: Short Answer Task

• Assessment:

  • Analyze historical and modern propaganda techniques.