Rishi A Level Media Blog 1 Mr Pall

  1) Give an example from film or television that uses Todorov's narrative structure of equilibrium, disequilibrium and new equilibrium.  In The Descent the equilibrium is when the group is excited to go into the cave and explore the wonders  and there all safe The disequilibrium is when they all get trapped and stuck in the cave with a strange entity and fight off many threats in the cave trying to stay alive  The film ends on a bittersweet note, as Sarah is alive and free, but irreversibly shaken this is the new equilibrium as she stays alive but is still scared 2) Complete the activity on page 1 of the Factsheet: find a  clip  on YouTube of the opening of a new TV drama series (season 1, episode 1). Embed the clip in your blog and write an analysis of the narrative markers that help establish setting, character and plot. Temporal marker -How do we know what time it is Geographical marker - How do we know where it is set Historical marker - How do we know what time period it is,

  1) Type up your feedback in  full  (you don't need to write the mark and grade if you want to keep this confidential). WWW-Rishi,a good response for Q2 on social cultural context You are attempting to include media terminology in your responses  EBI- Not enough reference or application of media theory for top marks  LR: see blog 13/29 D 2) Read  the mark scheme for this assessment  carefully. Identify at least  one  potential point that you missed out on for each question in the assessment. I missed out on Q1 if i used Consistent highly appropriate use of subject specific terminology throughout. i would of achieved more marks on Q1  I missed out on Q2 if i had e xcellent and accurate understanding of the theoretical framework that is demonstrated by consistently appropriate explanation of the connotations in the products. I would of been able to gain full marks for Q2 I missed out on Q3  if i had Excellent knowledge and understanding of the influences of genre on media audiences

  WWW:  I like your Semiotics blog work clearly using media terminology from the lesson in your analysis. Good use of examples to develop your understanding of semiotics furthers by analysing the Starbucks and L'Oréal advertisements.   EBI:  Two key areas to improve here: firstly, some of your work is missing or unfinished and it’s important to make sure you are organised and fully completing work, you have not published since the middle of September. Make sure you post the Reading an Image, Reception theory, Genre, and Narrative blogs as soon as you can. On a side note, try and develop your exposure to other forms of media such as Newspapers, Radio, and Magazines to ensure you are exposed to a variety of different media.   LR:  Complete any missing or unfinished work.

  1) Post the details from your in-class  psychographics presentation  to your blog with   all  details of the couple you created and their media consumption (it needs to be on your blog individually but can be a duplicate of your partner's post). They are friends, step-brothers. 1) Make up their names:   Tyreek and CJ. 2) Where do they work/study?  They both study at Oxford and are transfers from Brazil. 3) what do they do in their spare time They both work on graphic designs they own their own brand and play soft sports They also volunteer at orphanages Print  They read soft news on their phones usually read the times as they are a posh family before disowned  Broadcast  They listen to the radio as they value their time and watch Disney What technology do they own Phone tablet laptop uses Wikipedia 2) Reflect on what you have learned about psychographics. Which  psychographic group  do you feel best fits  YOUR  lifestyle and personality? Explain  how  and  why  you made your deci

      1) What are the preferred, negotiated and oppositional readings for the RBK 50 Cent advert? Preferred reading : Reebok allows them to stand out as unique and distinctive, which is the favoured interpretation of the RBK 50 Cent advertisement. When things improve in their lives, they could have a feeling of accomplishment and success. Given that the brand is intended for all, this may also imply how special each individual is and well-known as he is the face of the advertisement.   Negotiated reading: Given that Reebok is a sports company and that no of its apparel is on display, some viewers of this advertisement may be a little perplexed. They may believe that Reebok is promoting 50 cent rather than Reebok, and that this is an advertisement for the music industry rather than for sports.   Oppositional readings : Given that it's an advertisement for Reebok, the usage of the bulletproof vest may allude to gun violence and the company's promotion of it. The rapper's use

1)  What example is provided of why visual iconography are so important? Mise-en-scene props costumes locations these are important for audience as these create ideas and entertains them   Example: In a superhero movie, the visual iconography includes distinctive costumes, symbols, and settings associated with each superhero. For instance, Batman's bat symbol, Superman's "S" logo, and the Gotham City skyline are visual elements that immediately convey genre, character identity, and narrative context to the audience. 2) What examples are provided of the importance of narrative in identifying genre? In a horror film, the narrative elements such as suspenseful pacing, ominous settings, and the presence of supernatural elements contribute to the identification of the horror genre. The story line and how it unfolds, including elements like tension and fear, are crucial in establishing the genre. 3) What is the difference between character representation in action movies an

  1) Analyse this RBK 50 Cent advert using the media codes you learned in the lesson:  Technical, Written or verbal, Symbolic or non-verbal, Narrative. Write a paragraph for each one exploring the way meanings are created using those media codes. Technical codes: Camerawork lighting sound editing The Technical codes in this advert uses lighting to give a message to the consumer as they have lighting on 50 cents face to show that it is him. The editing has two pictures one of his finger prints and on the other side its him. Using both of these can mean that he is proud of himself and doesn't mind his identity and how he is  perceived from other people.  Written or verbal codes: Language/words slogan or anchorage text Cover lines  Dialogue/Voiceover The written or verbal code in this advert conveys a meaning to the audience as the words "Where I am from there is no plan B". This may mean that his background is rough and its like you can either do or die this may motivate ot