Muhammed's Blogger/Media

  Language and close-textual analysis 1) Write an analysis of the episode - using  your notes from the screening in class .  Make specific, detailed reference to moments in the text using media terminology (e.g. media language - camera shots and movement, editing, diegetic/non-diegetic sound, mise-en-scene etc.) You can currently  watch His Dark Materials on BBC iPlayer here . Camerawork, editing and sound: Establishing shots, music makes the scene more intriguing for the audience. Lot's of OTS ( over shoulder shot ). Storm + witches are all CGI. Mise-en-scene: The men from the start were all dressed up smart and the costume that they were wearing looked like they were quite religious.  Props / setting / set dressing - steampunk. Hot air balloon, gadgets etc. Lighting - for both Mrs Coulter and the witch who kills the cardinal. Both emphasise power.  Narrative and genre:  “It’s time to draw sides” - Propp; binary opposition. Lyra and Will character dev...

  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 : You clearly have knowledge of the CSPs but need to develop exam technique to max out your mark EBI : Identify the key words in the question then focus your answer on them EG. design, layout, representation.  2) Read  the mark scheme for this assessment carefully . Write down the mark you achieved for each question:  Q1: 2/2 Q2: 2/8 Q3: 3/6 Q4:3/3 Q5:0/6  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. • Excellent analysis of the product that is detailed and critically engages with the nuanced aspects of the design and layout. • Excellent use of the theoretical framework that demonstrates a detailed and accurate understanding of how design and layout communicate meaning. • Consist...

  Audience 1) Who is the target audience for Doctor Who? Do you think it has changed since 1963? Teenagers, even people who are 10 and also young adults. 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: The audience will reflect on their own identities and perspectives by observing and seeing the Doctor's actions. Personal Relationships: The relationship between the Doctor, Ian and Barbara, offers a sense of comfort and belonging. Diversion (Escapism): A break from reality, transporting the audience into new worlds and timelines. Surveillance (Information / Facts): The show engages with science themes, and also provides different cultures and historical periods. 3) What additional Uses and Gratifications would this episode provide to a  modern  2020s audience? We must consider i...

  1)  Music Video: Introduction 2)  Music Video: BLACKPINK - How You Like That CSP 3)  Music Video: Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor CSP

  Language and contexts 1) Write a summary of the notes from our in-class analysis of the episode. You can use your own notes from the screening in class or  this Google document of class notes  (you'll need your GHS Google login).  Camerawork and sound: Lot's of over shoulder talking scenes. Sounds illusion type music. Mise-en-scene: Setting is very ominous and dark. In the junkyard there is plenty of mysterious objects. Narrative and genre: Enigma code = where Susan lives. Doctor seems like a villain. At the end a shadow appears-cliff-hanger + enigma codes.  2) How can we apply narrative theories to this episode of   Doctor Who ?  Todorov's Equilibrium: Narrative follows 3 part structure. This can be applied to most media narratives. Propp's character theory: Seven basic character roles which are, Hero, Villain, Princess, Father, Donor, Helper/Sidekick, False Hero. Barthes's enigma and action codes: Mystery and questions. This creates suspense a...