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1) Type up any feedback from your teacher in full (you do not need to write the mark/grade if you do not wish to). you are beginning to think about how different contexts impact tv drama production values.  2) Look at the mark scheme document linked above. Question 1.1 asks about mise-en-scene. What do we use to remember mise-en-scene? Give one example answer from the clip too - you'll find example answers in the mark scheme. CLAMPS 3) Question 1.2 asks about narrative features in the extract. Look at the mark scheme to pick out  three  possible answers for this question. propps character theory, minor antagonist, equilibrium 4) Now focus on Question 2 - the 20 mark essay. Use the mark scheme to pick out  one  way Doctor Who reflects 1963 and  one  way His Dark Materials reflects 2020.  5) Reflect on your overall work and exam performance this year. What  three  things do you need to work on or revise in Media for Year 11? 

Doctor Who: Audience and Industries

  1) Who is the target audience for Doctor Who? Do you think it has changed since 1963? The target audience for  Doctor Who  has always been families and kids, but over time it's also drawn in more teens and adults who love sci-fi and adventure. 2) What audience pleasures are offered by Doctor Who - An Unearthly Child? Apply Blumler and Katz's Uses and Gratifications theory to the episode. Make sure you provide specific examples from the episode to support your ideas. Personal Identity:  Viewers might relate to characters like the curious and brave teachers, Ian and Barbara, or feel like Susan if they've ever felt different or misunderstood.   Personal Relationships: The show gives people something to talk about with friends or family, like guessing who the Doctor really is or what might happen next.     Diversion (Escapism): The time travel and strange TARDIS take viewers away from normal life into an exciting world, like when they suddenly end up in...

Magazines and Music Video assessment: Learner response

  1) Type up your  WWW/EBI feedback in  full  (you don't need to write the mark and grade if you want to keep this confidential).    www: some knowledge of magazine conventions and how heat is represented as a media text      ebi: not enough subject specific media terminology when analysing named sps . revise media theory                                                                2) Read  the mark scheme for this assessment carefully . Write down the mark you achieved for each question:  Q1: 2    Q2: 3 Q3: 3 Q4: 1 Q5: 3 3)  Look specifically at question 2. Use the indicative content in the mark scheme for question 2 to write  three  connotations of the design and layout of Tatler.  masthead/title central image  cover image 4) Now look at...

music video final index

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Doctor Who: Language and Representation

  2) How can we apply narrative theories to this episode of   Doctor Who ?   Todorov's Equilibrium:  The episode starts with everything normal, then something goes wrong, and by the end, the Doctor fixes it and everything goes back to normal.  Propp's character theory:   The Doctor is the hero, the companion helps out, the villain causes trouble, and other characters have roles like guiding or helping the hero.   Barthes's enigma and action codes: The story is full of mysteries the Doctor needs to solve (enigma codes) and events that push the plot forward, like battles or big choices (action codes).  Levi-Strauss's binary opposition:  The episode shows contrasts like good vs. bad (Doctor vs. villain) or chaos vs. order, creating tension between these opposites.  3) In your opinion, what is the most important scene in the episode and why? In my opinion, the most important scene is when the Doctor faces the villain for ...

Music Videos: Arctic Monkeys

1) What do we know about the Arctic Monkeys audience? Think demographics, psychographics and how they got into the band The Arctic Monkeys' audience is mostly made up of young people, especially teens and adults who love indie rock, with many discovering the band through social media, word of mouth, or hearing their hits on the radio.. 2) What audience pleasures are offered by the music video for I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor? The music video for "I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor" gives viewers a raw, energetic vibe with fast-paced shots of the band playing live, making fans feel the excitement and energy of a wild night out. 3) Pick out three particular shots, scenes or moments in the video that would particularly appeal to Arctic Monkeys fans. Why did you choose those moments? The moment where the crowd goes wild during the guitar riff, the close-up of Alex Turner’s intense performance, and the fast-paced shots of the band in a messy, crowded club all highl...

Introduction to Television

  1) How does this  His Dark Materials  trailer meet the conventions of a TV drama series? The  His Dark Materials  trailer follows typical TV drama conventions by introducing key characters and the main story, using exciting visuals, music, and editing to create suspense and get viewers hooked. 2) What genre (or genres) are suggested by this  His Dark Materials  trailer? The  His Dark Materials  trailer suggests genres like fantasy, adventure, and mystery, with a bit of drama and action mixed in. 3) What kind of characters and narratives are introduced in this trailer? The trailer introduces characters like Lyra, a brave young girl, and other people involved in a big adventure, with a story about magic, dangerous secrets, and powerful groups fighting for control. 4) What settings appear in the trailer? The trailer shows magical places like a snowy landscape, a big city with dark secrets, and strange worlds full of talking animals and my...