REVISE all terminology - update your booklet for all terms and areas of representation

AT LEAST: 2 full 45 minute timed conditions to be completed in the two areas of representation you are weakest in

The more you practice the better you will get - I will be checking blogs over Xmas and will give you feedback if you post responses on your blogs

Please look at the selection of practice clips below if you have difficulty finding clips

Don't forget presentations due first Monday back!

Good luck and HAPPY Christmas!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsh_HMWXWwc&feature=related

Presentations due

Remember you are trying to help each other revise!

Include analysis and examples to help students understand the areas of representation

Go over difficult terms and how they can be applied

Practice it and make it visually interesting

Ms Berry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSlB8Gtu_ik

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQI_OBNzS4k

Revise media terminology - ADD to your TV Drama booklet

HOMEWORK: REVISE! Fill out tv drama booklet and revise all terms and how they can be linked to the different areas of representation - AGE, GENDER, SOCIAL CLASS, ETHNICITY, SEXUAL IDENTITY, DISABILITY, REGIONAL IDENTITY.

Cast Offs
Blunkett: The TV Drama
The Office
Coming Down The Mountain
Coronation Street
Cold Blood
The Secret Diary of a Call Girl

Can you find any more?

CLASSWORK:

Watch a clip online and write a response to this question:

How is ETHNICITY represented through the micro elements?

(Consider all 4 areas and post to blog)

Challenge yourself to write about sound and editing in as much detail as possible.

Are they reinforcing or subverting stereotypes?

HOMEWORK:

Update your new media terminology revision booklet with as much information as you can. Try to identify the terms and their definitions without looking to test yourself and consider the areas of representation and what is stereotypical of the different groups.

Due: Monday 23rd November 2009

Find a clip representing social class

Analyse for sound and cinematography

Include rule of thirds and diegetic dialogue.

Also consider shot type, angles, movement, non-diegetic sound.

WRITE 3 PEEs for each micro element.

Due Monday 9th November 2009.

TV Drama Case Study

You need to make a powerpoint presentation about your favourite TV Drama, to present to the class on the first Monday back.

No longer than 5 minutes or 10 slides.

Be creative, and focus on how the characters in the show are being represented.

Things you could include...locations, main characters, storylines, why you like it, are the representations typical, how is it different to other Tv Dramas...

Due Monday 2nd November 2009

Post your representation clip on your blog

Analyse it for how you created meaning:

How did your choices represent your personality?

Due Friday 16th October 2009

Ms Berry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXEK4XqL5rw

Watch the Total Recall Mars Landing clip 4 times
Watch once without taking notes
Watch a further three times making notes on the 4 micro elements

Answer the following question:

How does the director create meaning for the audience using the 4 micro elements, Mise En Scene, Sound, Editing and Cinematography?

Time yourself - write for 35 mins.

Good luck!

Get completely up to date with all your homeworks.

Post an image which you think has excellent MISE EN SCENE.

Remember C.L.P.P.S. (Costume, Lighting, Props, Production Design, Space).

Do these elements provide meaning in your image?

Due Monday 5th October 2009.

To post a clip on your blog and analyse it for editing techniques. How does the technique create meaning for the viewer?

Due by Friday 2nd October 2009

To finish uploading your 7 still images showing the different shot types.
Label and analyse for how you created meaning / narrative.

DUE: Monday 14th September 2009