Media blog 1 - exam - Mr Pall

  1) Introduction to Media: 10 questions 2) Media consumption audit 3) Semiotics blog tasks 4) Language: Reading an image - media codes 5) Reception theory - advert analysis and factsheet 6) Structuralism: Factsheet questions and film trailer analysis 7) Genre: Factsheets and genre study questions 8) Narrative: Factsheet questions

  Narrative: blog task 1)   An example from a film that uses Todorov's narrative structure of equilibrium, disequilibrium and new equilibrium is seen from The lion king. Equilibrium is seen from Simba living happily with his family, disequilibrium is seen from Scar taking over the kingdom after Mufasa died. New equilibrium is seen from Simba defeating Scar and becoming king finally restoring peace. 2)  Example- Stranger things S1,EP1 https://youtu.be/LhWhZWUc-AE?si=uKPFBrZ4zkDkgHnq The opening creates a mysterious atmosphere filled with suspense. This is presented through the low-key lighting, unusual events and science laboratory creating mystery. As the characters are introduced and the disappearance of a young boy becomes the storyline, the audience becomes more interested making them curious about what's to happen next. 3) Harry Potter-Fights against evil to protect others Katniss Everdeen-The hunger games-She fights to protect herself and other people Spiderman-Fight...

  Task 1: Genre factsheets Complete the following tasks using the Media Factsheets available on the Media Shared drive. Y ou'll find them in our Media Factsheet archive : M:\Resources\A Level\Media Factsheets or can access them online using your Greenford Google login here . Create a new blogpost in your Exam blog called 'Genre blog tasks' and complete the following: Read Media Factsheet 03 - Genre: Categorising texts and answer the following questions: 1) What example is provided of why visual iconographies are so important? Visual iconographies are so important as familiar images, objects and settings help audiences recognise a genre . 2) What examples are provided of the importance of narrative in identifying genre? Narrative is important as the storyline and events help audiences identify a genre. 3) What are the different ways films can be categorised according to Bordwell?  The different ways films can be categorised according to Bordwell is by period, country, styl...

  1) What is the definition of structuralism provided by the Factsheet?  Structuralism is a theoretical perspective that emphasises the existence of universal structures underlying the surface differences and assumed randomness of various cultures, stories and media texts. This theory suggests that there are structures inherent in narratives so patterns can be observed even across texts that appear to be unconnected. 2) What are binary oppositions and why are they important? Binary oppositions are a pair of exclusive, opposite terms or concepts that define each other by contrast. They are important because language and cultural storytelling rely on contrasting pairs such as hero or villain. This helps create meaning and structure narratives. 3) How do genre and auteur theory link to structuralism?  Genre and auteur theory links to structuralism as it shifts the analysis from romantic and isolated places director worship to both individual style and genres into a shared sy...

  Reception theory: blog tasks Create a new blog post called ‘ Reception theory ’. Work through the following tasks: Part 1) Applying Reception theory to adverts Look back at the adverts you have been analysing in last week's lessons on Reading an Image and media codes (RBK 50 Cent and one of your choice).  1) What are the preferred, negotiated and oppositional readings for the RBK 50 Cent advert? The preferred reading for the RBK 50 cent advert is that the advert presents 50 cent as confident and successful. The fingerprint imagery could represent his identity while the dark colours and serious facial expression create a powerful image.  2) What are the preferred, negotiated and oppositional readings for the advert of your own choice that you analysed for last week's work? The preferred reading is that the advert presents Ariana as glamorous and feminine. The negotiated reading might accept the advert as romantic but the audience could also notice that it is designed ...