Princess’ A-level media exam blog

  1) Give an example from film or television that uses Todorov's narrative structure of equilibrium, disequilibrium and new equilibrium. An example of a film that uses Todorov's narrative structure is 'Wallace and the Gromit in he Curse of the Were-Rabbit ' (Parks and Box:2005). 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.     The opening of this movie 'It' uses low-key lighting to perpetuate an intense atmosphere which allude to the storyline of this movie. Perhaps, the effective use of under lighting creates a sinister feeling for the audience as the darkness connotes crime, death and mystery.          3) Provide  three  different examples from film or television of characters that fit Propp's  hero...

  1) What example is provided of why visual iconographies are so important? This is because genres are recognisable through the repeated use of generic codes and conventions ( audience recognises as shared characteristics of a genre). Codes and conventions come from iconographies (specific visual or aural media language choices). 2) What examples are provided of the importance of narrative in identifying genre?  For example ,in a soap opera it wouldn't be unusual to see one of the storylines follow a family having to deal with a domestic situation ( a family member having trouble with their boss at work). The situation would be portrayed as serious and the boss will be conveyed as the villain as he would most likely act in an abusive manner. 3) What are the different ways films can be categorised according to Bordwell?   .Using prior knowledge of the genre to anticipate whether or not they are likely to enjoy a text.  .Being able to compare shared characteristic...

Feedback:   WWW: Your blog is nearly 100% up-to-date – the two unfinished pieces (coloured amber on the tracker) just need to be put right for a fully green tracker. I like a lot of your answers on the blog so far – good reflections on your media consumption and an understanding of the main ideas we’ve covered in the opening weeks. I particularly like your plan to engage with Apple News – this will hopefully give you access to a range of news sources and magazines that will open up your media consumption and offer a variety of perspectives and media products. I’m delighted you want to apply to university and this course should develop your academic skills over the next two years in order to prepare you for that. It’s good to know that’s your aim from the beginning and a good grade in Media will certainly help you get a place at university next year.   EBI: Two areas to improve: firstly, complete the two unfinished pieces of work.  Secondly, if you want to aim for a top gr...

                                                               C- The man is wearing a hat with a camouflage pattern on it which connotes to a                                           war/battle zone. This effectively suggests that no matter how rough your starting                                     point is, you can always succeed and be better.                               L- The image of 50 cent has low-key lighting and top-lighting which emphasises                            ...

  1) What are the preferred, negotiated and oppositional readings for the RBK 50 Cent advert? Preferred reading: anyone can change to become a better person, your past doesn't define, there is always time for redemption. Oppositional reading: you have to be a criminal in order to change,  2)  What are the preferred, negotiated and oppositional readings for the advert of your own choice that you analysed for last week's work? Preferred: to not drink and drive because it can cause life threatening accidents. Oppositional: road accidents are only caused by drink driving                        Remember to  highlight  or  bold  any media terminology you are using. Part 2) Reception theory factsheet #218 Use our extremely useful A Level Media Factsheet archive to find  Factsheet #218  Spotlight on Stuart Hall: Encoding, Decoding and Reception Theory . Read the factsheet and complete the fo...