Homework for week 6 - Representation practise

Hi

This week we are revisiting and refreshing our Representation studies with some practise.

You will have been given a handout that goes in-depth with some analysis and explanation of the representation areas. Use this as the basis for explaining, analysing and discussing representation in the question below.

Watch the clip embedded below and discuss the following;

What sectors of society are RE-presented to us? How is meaning created using the 4 technical elements and what messages are we being fed?

Remember, in your essays you get marks alloacated as follows;

Terminology: /10
(Get out your glossary! Don't waffle about 'good camera angles' but identify actual technical elements used, name them, explain their effectiveness to DEMONSTRATE that you understand film language)

Analysis, Argument and Explanation: /20
(Don't just make statements and observations like, "The camera pointed up at the main character." What does this mean? A low-angle shot would insinuate power and authority. It makes the audience be lead to believe that person is dominant, in charge or somehow holds power over the other character. If we are getting a point of view shot this could also be to help us to identify with the character... Also think about whether these views presented to us are dominant readings in society already or whether they challenge stereotypes that society has created. What do our theorists say about this?)

Examples: /20
(Here you need to provide examples from the txt of ALL FOUR technical areas. These examples need to be relevant to the question and need to LINK to having use of correct terminology, need to be explained and analysed and have your point of view argued as to why you take the position you do).

Audience Research Homework

Hi guys

This week we are starting to look into audience studies. 

I want you to read the research material given to you and write up an insightful paragraph of your findings to answer each of the questions below. Make sure your label this entry under research in your Foundation Portfolio.

QUESTIONS FOR RESEARCH –  INTRODUCTION TO AUDIENCE 

 1. a) Define the terms target audience, niche audience and mass audiences

      b) Give an example of films that were made for each of those audiences

2.   Name and define the generations for audience study (Gen Y, Millennials etc)

3.  Think about the culture and world each generation is growing up in and analyse how you think technological developments may impact on their viewing habits and how they consume media (provide example 

4.  Think about Question 2 of your CCR for your Foundation Portfolio. Given the information that you've just learnt, how would this affect your decisions in how you would distribute your film as a real media txt? (Who are your target audience? How would be the most effective way of reaching them? How do you know (back this up with research).

Have fun and yell out if you have any questions.

T-Bianca

Logo Investigation

Time for the next blog task, everyone!

Let's have a look at this peer exemplar!

We need to research film company logos.  Look up images and the history of their creation, and make observations on what seems to be involved in creating a company logo.

Provide example images and a strong paragraph describing your findings.

Apply this information to the design of your company's logo.  Again, provide example images and a strong paragraph. You should have at least 5 and maximum 8 logos investigated on your blog and then additionally, your film production company logo too.

I suggest you start the logo investigation links in the research section of our class blog for some ideas.


Have fun!

T-Bianca

How to Embed Prezi

Hi guys
Here are the steps to embedding a Prezi presentation into your blog.

- Create a share-view link link

- cut and paste this code into a new Blog post in the HTML format

<iframe src="your_view_link/embed" width="550" height="400">   </iframe>

- Replace the red text with the URL of your Prezi presentation, and make sure you keep the /embed at the end of that embed code, or else it won’t work.

Here's a video link in case it isn't working (* note that the problem encountered in this video clip is that the lady had 2 slashes after embed txt so check that!)

Foundation Portfolio Brief

Hi

Welcome back to school!

This term our focus is the Foundation Portfolio. Here is the brief;

• Create an opening scene for any Thriller sub-genre of your choice.  The opening sequence needs to set up a Thriller movie, introducing key characters and hinting at the storyline ahead, setting up the plot that will unfold. It needs to have the following technical requirements;

1. It needs to follow the 180' Rule
2. Include shot-reverse-shot
3. Match on Action
4. Logo conceptualised and created by one of your group members
5. At least 2 Special FX from After Effects 
6. 2 - 2.5 mins long
7. Credits and title of the movie

Have fun and remember to think smart, write down all your planning and log ALL changes, problems encountered and things learnt along the way for your CCR.

I can't wait to see what you come up with!

T-Bianca 

Term Break Essay - Opening Sequence Pt. 2

Hello everyone,

Next blog task for you to think about and work on during your study break and please note the due date is the first  Tuesday we are back at school (30th April).

1. Opening Sequences, pt2-
Find the opening sequences to THREE Thriller movies. (You may use the films that we have viewed in class)  Analyse them to answer the following question for each:

How is the sequence engaging and how does it conform to traditional Thriller codes and conventions?

Embed relevant screenshots or sequences into your post as evidence.

2.PT. 2 
Remember to keep in mind that the final edit as well as amended planning and CCR's need to be ready on your blogs for marking by Tuesday week 2 of Term 2, so plan in now when you will get these done. This includes your GROUP BLOG entries.

All the best for a productive study break!

T-Bianca

Representation Essay

Hi guys

Here is your representation essay for the week. remember to read and re-read feedback from your last essay to make sure you are on track with what is required.

I want you to watch the following extract from a TV Drama series, a few times.

Watch this extract from Downtown Abbey from 1.05seconds to 5.43 seconds.

The first time, just watch it. The second time, take some notes. The third time, take some more notes as you actively look for representational codes, stereotypes and messages that are presented to us about any of the 7 core media representations that you can identify or recognise in this clip.

Keep the following questions in mind;

1. What groups are being represented to us?
2. Are the messages challenging or conforming to what the media usually portrays in relation to this specific group?
3. How are the 4 technical elements used to send a message about the characters and who they represent in society?
4. How do the 4 technical elements work together to create meaning?

This needs to reflect not just surface observations but a deeper analysis of the way different societal groups are represented and how that impacts the viewer and ultimately society on a broader scale.

T-Bianca