Media Studies: Students will present their pop culture art. As they do this they will explain how their choices illustrate the thoughts and interests of their generation. The teacher will then give a definition for pop culture and then discuss the way in which information is related as well as the principles of media. Here are the notes for today. Media Studies examines the essence and effects of media upon individuals and society. The sender begins or starts the communication. The sender decides on the information or content that will be sent. The medium is the manner in which the sender transmits the information. The receiver receives the information. The receiver receives the information and then gives feedback to the sender. These four principles are: The media construct reality. The media have their own forms, codes and conventions. The media present ideologies and value messages. The media are businesses that have commercial interests.  Reading tutor: Taging everything in the room. Finding the right book. Theatre Arts: project are due Monday. Law 120: Constitution of Canada.