It’s All About Filters: Critically Exploring Beauty Ideals Online
About Course
This classroom resource helps students critically explore beauty ideals, beauty filters and AI-generated images on social media. Through image analysis, discussion and collaborative video production, learners investigate how digital manipulation, influencer culture and unrealistic beauty standards influence self-image, self-esteem and online behaviour.
LINK TO THE RESOURCE: https://bitte-was.de/fileadmin/Redaktion/downloads/Schoenheitsideale/BW_Schoenheitsideale_Erklaerfilme_Konzept.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com
- Title of the resource: It’s All About Filters: Critically Exploring Beauty Ideals Online
- Author: Landesmedienzentrum Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Language: German
- Year of publication: 2024
- Keywords: Beauty filters, AI-generated images, Social media, Self-image, Self-esteem, Influencers, Media literacy
Learning outcome 1: Self-image & Self-esteem
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- explain how online content can affect how they feel about themselves
- recognize unrealistic images and expectations on social media
- explain how comparing themselves to others online can be harmful
Learning outcome 2: Social Media & Influencers
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- recognize influencer content and understand its purpose
- discuss why people edit or filter photos and videos
- question whether online role models are realistic
Learning outcome 3: Algorithms, AI & Deepfakes
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- recognize that AI can create realistic but fake images or videos
- explain why deepfakes and edited content can be misleading
- explain basic risks of manipulated digital content
