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His Dark Materials: LIAR

  His Dark Materials: LIAR Language and close-textual analysis 1) How does His Dark Materials fit the conventions of the fantasy TV genre? His Dark Materials fits into the conventions of the fantasy genre when Lyra's daemon is talking and has the ability to change animals which shows how its a fantasy theme.  2) Applying Propp's character theory, what character roles do some of the main characters in His Dark Materials fit into?  Mrs Coulter is presented as the female leader which subverts the idea men have more control. She is seen as the villain who is trying to look for her daughter and treats people harshly.  Lyra is seen as the hero who explores different worlds while the boy Will is showed as being the helper however possibly as a villain when Lyra grows suspicion he killed someone.  3) What enigma and action codes (Barthes) can you find in His Dark Materials?  Enigma codes used is un answered questions such as ' who are the spectres ? ' which encoura...

Magazines and Music Video Assessment LR

 Magazines and Music Video Assessment LR: WWW: Good focus on celebrity presentation. EBI: For Q5 consider connections audience can make through music videos Q1: 2/2 Q2: 6/12 Q3: 4/6 Q4: 3/3 Q5 :2/6 Three connotations from Q2: Type of typography (serif ) which is classy and elegant The central image of Emma Weymouth wearing a ballgown which shows her luxury and wealth Emma Weymouth who is mixed race suggest how the magazine is moving with time.                             Three ways celebrities are presented Q3:             Celebrities are presented as important and desirable – this is the latest gossip that readers have to know about.  Harry and Meghan feature prominently – the ultimate celebrity couple for Heat combining British Royalty with American actress.  Female celebrities feature more prominently than male – perhaps reinforces gender stereotypes regarding ...

Doctor Who - LIAR

  Doctor Who - LIAR: Language and Contexts 1) How can we apply narrative theories to this episode of   Doctor Who ?  Todorov's Equilibrium: This can be applied through the start when Susan attends school as normal. The teachers begin to suspect stuff and follow her home. However the disruption is when they find the TARDIS which allows them to understand how Susan is extremely smart. The new equilibrium is when the 4 characters are going to the future.   Propp's character theory: The villain is the Doctor. The heroes are the teachers ( Ian and Barbara). The princess/ heroine would be Susan.            Barthes's enigma and action codes: In the episode action codes are used when they are exploring            TARDIS and how its something new. Enigma codes which are used are when Ian, Barbara, Susan            and he Doctor are in the TARDIS and going to a new place. ...

Artic Monkeys CSP

 Artic Monkeys CSP:  Audience 1) What do we know about the Arctic Monkeys audience? Think demographics, psychographics and how they got into the band. It aims at reasonably young people who are in middle class and mainly white people. Some psychographics are reformers and explorers.  2) What audience pleasures are offered by the music video for I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor? It would include diversion with the fast pace music and upbeat music. Some fans may have personal relationships with the band through the different lyrics such as partying, girls and clubbing. Some groups may be reformer and explorer. Voyeuristic pleasure because some may have the enjoyment of watching performances and maybe vicarious pleasure since people may want to be like the characters and relate to them   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? 4) How did fans tak...

Introduction to Music Video and BLACKPINK

  Introduction to Music Video and BLACKPINK: Introduction Q's: 1) What are the key conventions of music video? The key conventions of a music video is the movement of the actors and editing, visual effects and performances.   2) What is intertextuality? Intertextuality is when one media text references another media text – through genre, conventions, mise-en-scene or specific cultural references. 3) When did music videos first become a major part of the music industry? In the 1980s and 1990s big budgets were spent on producing innovative and creative music. 4) What launched in 1981 and why  were music videos an important part of the music industry in the 1980s and 1990s? A platform for music videos and first music channel on television. This was important since it showcased different live performances.   5) How are music videos distributed and watched in the digital age? It was promoted through convergence on social media which maximised the profits for the comp...

Media Assessment 2: Learner Response

  Media Assessment 2: Learner Response:  1) Type up your feedback in  full:  For oppositional reading consider the modern perspective. Are they implying women can only do certain roles now men are gone.  2) Write down the mark you achieved for each question: Q1: 1/1  Q2: 1/1  Q3: 3/8  Q4: 1/2 Q5: 2/2 Q6: 8/20  - For question 3 I didn't have a clear understanding of the different readings such as oppositional and didn't use accurate terminology to explain using reception theory.  - For question 6 I didn't use detailed and relevant judgements to support the statement. I showed proof that I Daniel Blake is a low budget film but not enough to support my judgement.  3) Look specifically at  question 3  - did you successfully write about both the preferred and oppositional readings? Oppositional Reading: The target audience might find the image patronising because it uses the word ‘We’ and suggests that the only way a woman...

Magazine and Music Video Index

1) Tatler Magazine CSP 2) Heat Magazine CSP 3) Arctic Monkeys CSP 4) BLACKPINK CSP