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Preliminary exercise tasks: Music Video

  Preliminary exercise tasks:  Music Video Initial Tasks: planning Before creating anything in Media you need to plan out exactly what you are going to do. You need to complete the following planning tasks on your  blog  before you can film anything: Create a blogpost called 'Coursework preliminary exercise' and produce the following. 1) Write a 100 word statement of intent explaining what you are going to make for your preliminary exercise. Statement of intent:  I plan to make a 30 second advert for someone who struggles with constantly being tired and never bothered to complete her homework and discovers matcha. At the beginning of the advert/video she will be in her bed not bothered to complete her homework that been overloading day by day, but her sister then comes in her room convincing her to do the homework and tells her about a drink that helps you focus but also taste amazing. The girl will be in her pyjamas and when her sister shows her how to make it ...

Summer project tasks

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  Summer project tasks Complete the following tasks on a blogpost on your Media blog called ' Summer Project: coursework planning ': 1) Research: Music videos Watch the following music videos and analyse an aspect of media language for each one: Music video 1:  Marshmello x YUNGBLUD x blackbear - Tongue Tied How is  narrative  used in this music video to engage the audience? The narrative engages the audience as there's a clear storyline which keeps the audience hooked and interested as they are trying to get away from the police and escape and I think his girlfriend tries to sort things out but ends up getting taken away too and its very emotional for maybe some viewers to watch but also entertaining for some.   Music video 2: Years & Years - I Wish I Knew How is  camerawork  and  mise-en-scene  used in this video? Use CLAMPS to remember the different aspects of mise-en-scene. Mise-en-scene is used as the costumes are very simple wi...

Television: Final index

  Television: Final index 1)  Television: Introduction to TV drama 2)  Doctor Who: Language and Representation 3)  Doctor Who: Audience and Industries 4)  His Dark Materials: Language and Representation 5)   His Dark Materials: Audience and Industries 6)  Industry contexts: the BBC and public service broadcasting

End of Year 1 exam: Learner Response

  End of Year 1 exam: Learner Response Create a blogpost called ' End of Year 1 exam learner response '. 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). WWW; Rose, an exellent assessment, lots of credit througghout. Your Q.1.3 on audience the of the anaysis of the clip was detailed. Nextsteps; 1) write 1 more paragraph for Q1.2 which focuses on how Barthes (enigma and action codes) could be seen through your analysis of the clip. 2) complete the LR blog task. 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.   AO1a Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical framework of media studies Give one mark for each appropriate reference to mise-en-scene in the extract. Mise-en-scene • CLAMPS: Costume, Lighting, Actor placement/movement, make-up, pro...

KISS FM Breakfast show CSP: blog tasks

  KISS FM Breakfast show CSP: blog tasks Work through the following questions to complete your final Radio case study on the KISS FM Breakfast show CSP: Audience Look at  the KISS media pack carefully . This will give you a brilliant background to the brand and how they target their audience (important note: it features the old Breakfast presenting team).  Answer the following questions: 1) Read page 2. What is KISS FM's mission? The KISS Network, made up of KISS FM UK, KISSTORY and KISS FRESH, entertains more 15-34yr olds than any other Bauer Media brand and is extremely influential amongst this hard-to-reach demographic. These young people are always onto the next thing, they want or already own the latest cool stuff and have the devices at their fingertips to facilitate this sense of immediacy. It’s more than just dual screening – it’s about using multiple devices simultaneously from a mobile, tablet, TV, and laptop! 2) Look at page 3. What is the target audience for K...

Radio 1 Launch CSP: blog tasks

  Radio 1 Launch CSP: blog tasks Work through the following questions to complete your first Radio case study on the launch of BBC Radio 1: Historical, social and cultural contexts 1) What radio stations were offered by the BBC before 1967? In response, the BBC reorganised and renamed their radio channels. On 30 September 1967, the Light Programme was split into Radio 1 offering continuous "Popular" music and Radio 2 for more 'Easy Listening'.    The "Third" programme became Radio 3 offering classical music and cultural programming.  The Home Service became Radio 4 offering news, and non-musical content such as quiz shows, readings, dramas and plays.  2) How was BBC radio reorganised in September 1967? What were the new stations that launched? In response, the BBC reorganised and renamed their radio channels. On 30 September 1967, the Light Programme was split into Radio 1 offering continuous "Popular" music and Radio 2 for more 'Easy Listening...