When it comes to deciphering media, you can break down basically everything into the 5-Step Media Literacy Process.
- Description – Summarize the media and describe to the reader what the media is about, down to the specific details.
- Analysis – Here, you describe to the reader all the patterns you see and create a vivid image to the reader.
- Interpretation – How do you interpret the media? Here you discuss what each pattern means and break down the media as a whole.
- Evaluation – Here, you evaluate the media for the reader and give your interpretation of how it impacts you and how you think
- Engagement – How did people react to the media? Here, you can look up facts, statistics, and other evidence that shows the media was either affective or non affective.
The 5-Step Media Literacy Process helps us determine how a form of media appeals to us and if it is affective at gaining the reader or audience’s attention.