Propaganda Analysis for 1500 words
Budget: $30 – $250 AUD
You are expected to analyse a single piece of historical propaganda. For the purposes of this assignment, 'historical' is defined as prior to the year 2000. You can go back as far as you like in history and are most welcome to choose something from the ancient world for your analysis.
You may choose any piece of propaganda you wish as long as you can justify that it is propaganda in its intent and/or its effect.
You may choose a film, book, cartoon (animated or otherwise), poster, monument, poem, pamphlet, painting or anything else that qualifies as propaganda.
Your primary concerns in relation to the chosen piece of propaganda are:
Synopsis – what is it?
Context – when and where was it made?
Who made it and/or who was behind it (creator and/or sponsor)?
Purpose – why was it made?
How – what’s the hook? ie. What devices and/or strategies does it use to get its message across? (include intended audience here)
Effect – including how it was received at the time domestically (and abroad if relevant)
NOTE: This is not a literary exercise. You only have 1,500 words to work with so don’t waste them. Keep it matter-of-fact and analytical ie. you don't have to make any moral/ethical judgements on the piece.
*The reference list is NOT included in the word count for this assignment
You may choose any piece of propaganda you wish as long as you can justify that it is propaganda in its intent and/or its effect.
You may choose a film, book, cartoon (animated or otherwise), poster, monument, poem, pamphlet, painting or anything else that qualifies as propaganda.
Your primary concerns in relation to the chosen piece of propaganda are:
Synopsis – what is it?
Context – when and where was it made?
Who made it and/or who was behind it (creator and/or sponsor)?
Purpose – why was it made?
How – what’s the hook? ie. What devices and/or strategies does it use to get its message across? (include intended audience here)
Effect – including how it was received at the time domestically (and abroad if relevant)
NOTE: This is not a literary exercise. You only have 1,500 words to work with so don’t waste them. Keep it matter-of-fact and analytical ie. you don't have to make any moral/ethical judgements on the piece.
*The reference list is NOT included in the word count for this assignment