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Ethnicity

Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs the representation of ethnicity using the following: Camera shots, angles, movement and composition Editing Sound Mise en scene 50 marks EAA: Explanation, analysis, argument-20 marks EG: Use of example-20 marks T: Terminology-10 marks

Regional Identity

Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs the representation of regional identity using the following: Camera shots, angles, movement and composition Editing Sound Mise en scene 50 marks EAA: Explanation, analysis, argument-20 marks EG: Use of example-20 marks T: Terminology-10 marks

Regional Identity

Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs the representaion of regional identity using the following: Camera shots, angles, movement and composition Editing Sound Mise en scene 50 marks EAA: Explanation, analysis, argument-20 marks EG: Use of example-20 marks T: Terminology-10 marks Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs the representaion of class and status using the following: Camera shots, angles, movement and composition Editing Sound Mise en scene 50 marks EAA: Explanation, analysis, argument-20 marks EG: Use of example-20 marks T: Terminology-10 marks

Representation of Class

1 Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs the representation of class using the following: • Camera shots, angles, movement and composition • Editing • Sound • Mise en scène [Total 50]

Representation Of Gender

Extract: Primeval Series 2 Episode 3 Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs the representaion of gender using the following: Camera shots, angles, movement and composition Editing Sound Mise en scene 50 marks EAA: Explanation, analysis, argument-20 marks EG: Use of example-20 marks T: Terminology-10 marks

Representation Of Gender

Video extract TV Drama sequence: Doctor Who, Series 3, Volume 4 Director: Graham Harper and Colin Teague Date: 2007 Distributor: BBC Country: UK Extract Location: Episode 3, Chapter 8 Extract Length: 5 minutes 06 seconds Location/Cues: Start: 29:20; End: 34:26 Answer the question below, with detailed reference to specific examples from the extract only. Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs the representation of gender using the following: • Camera shots, angles, movement and composition • Editing • Sound • Mise en scène [50 marks]

She & Him-In The Sun

Hotel Babylon commentaries (nef/rf)

Editing Camera Work Sound Mise en Scene

Representations of Ethnicity

Four Key Themes in Racial Representations exotic dangerous humorous pitied (Alvarado  et al.  1987: 153) Unity and Conflict Conflict is often the binary opposition of ethnic groups and the wider society. Unity is often an element of the representation of ethnicity, this hits a stereotype of ethnicity, that of close families and tight communities.

TV Drama-Ethnicity

"How is the representation of ethnicity constructed in the extract" Focus on: Sound Editing Mise en scene Camera Angles

Example evaluations

AS evaluation examples

Click on La Lohan for Aidan Barker-Dean and Owain Anderson's Film evaluation. Click on xx for Lily Jones's magazine evaluation.

AS Evaluation exam board example-Magazine

This has been posted by the exam board as an example of a level 4 blog. i presume the evaluation is level 4 too. It's worth looking at to make sure you at least equal it. We are hoping that your evaluations (and blogs) will be better. They should be, if you follow the advice posted.

AS Evaluation questions and activities - print

For the final 20 marks of the project, you must complete seven tasks on your blog, posting them in this order, with the question heading at the top of each task. You may do them as a pair/group, but must post individual copies on each blog. Make sure you answer each question as well as producing the visual elements. 1. In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products? (i.e. of music magazines) 2. How does your media product represent particular social groups ? 3. What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why? 4. Who would be the audience for your media product? 5. How did you attract/address your audience? 6. What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product? 7. Looking back at your preliminary task (the continuity editing task), what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to full product? EVALUATION ACTIVITY 1 In what ways...

AS Evaluation exam board example-film

This has been posted by the exam board as a good example of an AS level evaluation. It's worth looking at to make sure you at least equal it. We are hoping that your evaluations will be better. They should be, if you follow the advice posted.

AS Evaluation Questions and Activities-Film

For the final 20 marks of the project, you must complete seven tasks on your blog, posting them in this order, with the question heading at the top of each task. You may do them as a pair/group, but must post individual copies on each blog. Make sure you answer each question as well as producing the visual elements. 1. In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products? (i.e. of film openings) 2. How does your media product represent particular social groups ? 3. What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why? 4. Who would be the audience for your media product? 5. How did you attract/address your audience? 6. What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product? 7. Looking back at your preliminary task (the continuity editing task), what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to full product? EVALUATION ACTIVITY 1 In what ways does you...

Work for Thursday 17th and Friday 18th

Use the markschemes to help you when you look again at your drafts. You must draw up a list of elements that you need to change to achieve a higher level. make sure you refer to the teacher comments you have been given. Also look at each other's work and leave comments relating to your own personal reaction to the work. Remember be constructive at all times. Finally start to compose your list of market research questions. Look on other student blogs for help.

AS markscheme:Film opening

Level 1 0-23 marks The work for the main task is possibly incomplete. There is minimal evidence in the work of the creative use of any relevant technical skills such as: Level 2 24–35 marks There is evidence of a basic level of ability in the creative use of some of the following technical skills: Level 3 36–47 marks There is evidence of proficiency in the creative use of many of the following technical skills: Level 4 48–60 marks There is evidence of excellence in the creative use of most of the following technical skills: holding a shot steady, where appropriate; framing a shot, including and excluding elements as appropriate; using a variety of shot distances as appropriate; shooting material appropriate to the task set; selecting mise-en-scène including colour, figure, lighting, objects and setting; editing so that meaning is apparent to the viewer; using varied shot transitions and other effects selectively and appropriately for the task set; using sound with imag...

AS markscheme: Print

  Print Level 1 0-23 marks The work for the main task is possibly incomplete. There is minimal evidence in the work of the creative use of any relevant technical skills such as: Level 2 24–35 marks There is evidence of a basic level of ability in the creative use of some of the following technical skills: Level 3 36–47 marks There is evidence of proficiency in the creative use of many of the following technical skills: Level 4 48–60 marks There is evidence of excellence in the creative use of most of the following technical skills: framing a shot, including and excluding elements as appropriate; using a variety of shot distances as appropriate; shooting material appropriate to the task set; selecting mise-en-scène including colour, figure, lighting, objects and setting; manipulating photographs as appropriate to the context for presentation, including cropping and resizing; accurately using language and register; appropriately integrating illustration and text; show...

Double Edge

This is brilliant example of a film title sequence. Everything in this piece is to a very high standard. The idea, camera work, editing, script, acting and music is all superb. This is the sort of work you need to make to achieve a top grade.

The Beat Magazine (57/60)

PM magazine (47/60)

Muse magazine (41/60)

Musicking magazine (36/60)

Examiner's marks and comments for magazines

Print work Marks must be based on the candidates’ ability to show skill in the creative use of the following technical skills: • framing a shot, including and excluding elements as appropriate; • using a variety of shot distances as appropriate; • shooting material appropriate to the task set; • selecting mise-en-scène including colour, figure, lighting, objects and setting; • manipulating photographs as appropriate to the context for presentation, including cropping and resizing; • accurately using language and register; • appropriately integrating illustration and text; • showing understanding of conventions of layout and page design; • showing awareness of the need for variety in fonts and text size; • using ICT appropriately for the task set. The Beat – High Level 4 (57) This piece shows a high level of excellence in the creative use of technical skills overall. Shots are varied, well framed and appropriate throughout the product. Mise-en-scène has been carefully c...

Magazine Layout ideas-GOOD magazine

Click on image for some ideas on contents page and double page spread layout.

Magazine cover example: Grade C

Magazine cover example: Grade B

Magazine cover example: Grade A

Annie Leibowitz

Image by Annie Leibowitz , one of the most important photographers of the last 25 years. I can't find a website, so check out google images for examples of her work.

Rankin

Rankin is a very influential English photographer. He is definitely worth looking at for ideas. Some pages NSFW/NSS.

David LaChapelle

David LaChappelle has a very recognisable style. His images are highly stylised with a unique approach to mise en scene. He's worth a look in terms of ideas and inspiration. Please be mindful of which of his images you post. Some are definitely NSFW/NSS.

The Art Of The Title Sequence

This is a brilliant website dedicated to the art of the title sequence (the clue is in the title). Click on image.

Watch The Titles

Another great website for film title ideas and inspiration. Click on the title above for access.

Magazine terms glossary

Click on the picture of Nicki Minaj to find a rather useful magazine terms glossary . For those of you attempting to create your own magazine covers this is essential reading.

Magazine covers-flatplans

Examples of a flatplan and other very interesting ideas to help you with the creation of a magazine cover, contents page and indeed, a double page spread. It is worth attempting to find similar sites yourselves to gain insight from the pov of other media creative types.

Pitch Feedback

Make brief notes for each of the following points. Homework is to post your comments on each other's blogs. (You obviously need to post your pitch first). What do you like about the idea? How does the product use, develop or challenge existing media conventions? Is the target audience realistic? How well do you think the product will do? Give reasons for this.

25 word pitch

You have one lesson to come up with a 25 word pitch for your magazine/ film. You should have a brief visual element to help illustrate your idea. This is where your moodboard will be helpful. Click on links for examples: Nicky Chapman Lily Jones Hannah Skidmore