Study Break, week 1 homework - representation practise

Hi guys

This week we are going to have another crack at REPRESENTATION!

Using the knowledge we gained from the following video clip, answer the question below;

Remember, do the rough work / note taking in preparation for your exam.

Question:

How does the following clip create meaning and represent certain sectors of society?

(remember to first work out WHAT ARE THE BIG IDEAS, WHO IS  BEING REPRESENTED? How are they being represented? Then find evidence to support this within ALL 4 technical areas).

Covid 19 Situation Media Studies Update

Hi team

Wow, what a crazy few days!

This is going to be very different and no doubt be challenging at times, but it's also going to be a great opportunity for you guys to really dig in and do some real work at home to get ahead of ourselves. This will mean, when we come back to school (whenever that is), we can dive straight into our practical tasks and get filming again!

So, here's the plan going forward for Media Studies;

Wednesday 25th March - CCR Homework due for marking
Week from Wed 26th March  - Wed 1st April (Study break)
Week from Wed 1st April - 8th April (Study Break)

Study Break tasks will be like a homework task, set for you to chip away at, 30 mins or so a day. These will be due for marking on the Wednesday set above. Any work NOT submitted by the Wednesday 9am deadline will have  marks deducted, as usual.

After Study Break, when 'online learning' resumes, I will set tasks for you each day to complete, as well as homework to work on for the usual weekly deadline. We will also make a weekly Zoom chat (I'll send you a link for that), so for now, keep an eye on your class email!

For now, I will upload the next 2 weeks study break's homework up on or class blog. This will give you the freedom to work on it and get it all done ASAP to free up that second week if you choose to do so.

Please text me on 0211 239 234 if you have any questions. I will be responding to you all daily so please keep in touch!!

Be safe out there and lets keep focused on putting in the hard work now and reaping the rewards later.


T-Bianca

CCR Homework

Hi guys

This homework is due Wed 25th March.

Remember to start using blog tools to make your blogs more visually interesting!

Question 1
How does your product USE or CHALLENGE conventions?
(Think sound, lighting, narrative structure, editing, camera work, symbolism and iconography)
 - make a list of conventions used, are they conforming to the norm or challenging the normal thriller conventions?

Question 2
How does your product engage with audiences?
(What effect does it have on audiences? What emotions do you evoke in audience members?)
- Think about and comment on the following;
 - characters (what characters did you choose to use? Can audiences identify with any of them? Are they scary /  mysterious? Is there a vulnerable character that the audience sympathises with?
- narrative - what sort of story line does your film have? Think about narrative structure - are there certain aspects of the story that are revealed at the end? Is there enigma in your story? Is there a cliffhanger?
- point of view - is your film made from a certain point of view?
- How does the thriller genre in general 'hook' or engage audiences? (do a bit of research)
- What editing/ music choices have you used to build suspense and engage audiences?

Question 3
How have your PRODUCTION skills developed throughout the project? (pre-production, production and post-production. What have you learnt to do?
- comment on the learning process. What did you find hard? What did you enjoy doing? What was a challenge and
- what were peer revision/ comments on your rough edit? What did they suggest you change? What did you end up changing?
- what went well in the filming process that you'll do again? What will you do differently next time?

Question 4
How did you integrate technologies into this project?
(Software, hardware and online)
- Photos! List photos, screenshots, videos and explanations of every website, software, Youtube tutorial, camera, sound gear/ microphone etc, you used to plan, write scripts, look up info on sound effects, convert Youtube music to MP3's, edit, after effects etc

Have fun.

T-Bianca

Thriller Sub-Genre Homework

Hi everyone

Now that your filming is done, we'll mostly be into editing during class time.  That being the case, you need something to do at home.  Perfect timing, really, considering what's coming.

Your next blog assignment, create a SLIDESHARE for the following research project;

Thriller sub-genres-

• Research 6 thriller sub-genres.
• You will define the core content, themes, techniques and conventions that are characteristic to each sub-genre.
• You will also give examples of common methods used to achieve the desired effects.
• List 1-5 appropriate movies that land in the category of the sub-genre you are discussing.

Here are some examples of similar research projects (although not the same brief, yours needs to have the requirements above but good to get some info from all the same).

Thriller Sub-Genre Slideshare 1

Psychological thriller slideshare

Crime thriller slideshare



This is due Wednesday 11th March


Enjoy!

T-Bianca