The Price of Happiness
Objectives
- Realize the influence that advertising exerts on our lives;
- Recognize advertising strategies used to sell products.
Description
In this MediaSmarts activity, students fill out a questionnaire on image and self-esteem and on advertising. They must then design ads that parody advertising techniques.
Equipment
- Documents provided on the MediaSmarts website.
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