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Music videos are attention grabbers, but they also serve an important role in pop culture. This course will touch upon several music videos that will address their purpose, their impact, and their ties to the culture they preserve.

Music Videos serve various purposes. We will watch/discuss different types of music videos and analyze their cultural impact. Some examples of types of music videos include, storytelling, powerful message, purely artistic, and unrelated to the song.

Music videos preserve a certain moment in time. Analyze different music videos from different eras starting with the 1970s and ending with 2015.

Music videos are an integral part of contemporary society. It is interesting to compare music videos and see how they have evolved. Some videos have social purposes behind them while others are made for plain entertainment. Come watch and see for yourself how music videos impact contemporary culture!

Music videos have the power to influence, to educate, and to entertain. Learn what makes a music video so dynamic by watching and analyzing a selection of music videos through the years.

Music videos each have a purpose behind them. Most songs reflect the sentiments of the artist, which can cause a social phenomena. This course will analyze some music videos that have had great social impact.

Music videos convey meanings and serve as visual representations in what is meant by in songs. In taking the time to analyze music videos, appreciation and admiration can come about.