TV assessment learner response

 1) Type up your feedback in full - WWW & EBI. You do not have to write your mark and grade if you don't want to.

WWW: you attempted Q1.2 with a response to how narrative was used in the extract - but this was still not enough.

EBI: You need to take your extra time when you sit your next ppe you need to use your scribe. Take notes in the planning page about what you notice in the extract. you need to complete all the blog work, make flash cards and revise.

2) Write a definition for intertextuality to make sure you know this terminology.

the relationship between texts, especially literary ones.

3) Write a list of narrative theories that you could have used for question 1.2. How do these relate to Class? You can refer to the extract or any other moment in episode 4 of Class.

-propp (characters)

-Todorovs (Equillisation)

-Barthes (Action and enigma codes)

-Link theories to mise-en-scene from clip.

4) How do the four aspects of Blumler and Katz's Uses and Gratifications theory apply to Class? Give specific examples from episode 4 of Class.

diegetic and non-diegetic sounds.

5) Write a plan for question 2 in the assessment - the 20-mark essay on social and cultural contexts. Use the mark scheme to help you and aim to plan an introduction, conclusion and at least three detailed paragraphs.

6) What topics do you need to revise for next week's PPE? List at least three topics, theories or CSPs.

narrative theories, Intertextuality and science fiction/fantasy.

CSP's: Newspapers

 1) What type of news can you typically find in a tabloid newspaper?

In a tabloid Newspaper, typically you find soft news such as gossip, showbiz, celebrity news and life style sport.

2) What type of news can you typically find in a broadsheet newspaper?

The typical type of news found in a broadsheet newspaper is hard new. This includes: politics, international culture, sport. This is all for information purposes - less for entertainment.

3) If someone is left-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read?

If someone is left--wing, they are likely to support a socialist party (labour) . They are likely to read a tabloid such as the 'Daily Mirror'.

4) If someone is right-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read?

If someone is right--wing, they are more likely to support the conservative party . They are more likely to read a broadsheet such as 'The Times'.

5) Why has there been a decline in newspaper sales in the last 20 years?

6) Why is a free press important in a democracy like the UK?

Class: Audience and Industry blog tasks

 1) What were the viewing figures for Class and why do you think it did so badly?

The viewing figures started at less than 2 million and for every episode the number of viewers decreased. Since doctor who had better quality the viewers got bored of class because its not as traditional as docotr who.

2) What audience psychographic groups might particularly enjoy Class?

People who enjoy doctor who and sci-fi films.

3) What audience pleasures are offered by Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Apply Blumler and Katz's Uses and Gratifications theory to the episode. Make sure you provide specific examples from the episode to support your ideas.

Personal Identity:

Personal Relationships:

Diversion (Escapism):

Surveillance (Information / Facts):

4) Thinking of the 3 Vs audience pleasures (Visceral, Vicarious and Voyeuristic pleasures), which of these can be applied to Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart?

5) How did fans in the 'Whoniverse' (also known as 'Whovians') react to Class? Watch the fan reaction video (and read the YouTube comments) on the Class notes blogpost or check the comments in the extension articles below to help with this.


Industries

1) What was the objective of BBC3 when it was launched?

2) Why did BBC3 go online-only in February 2016? 

3) How does Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart meet the BBC's mission statement to 'inform, educate and entertain'?

4) How did the distribution of Class contribute to the failure of the show with audiences?

5) What advertising and marketing was used to try and promote Class to an audience? Why do you think this wasn't very successful?


Comparison: An Unearthly Child and Co-owner of a Lonely Heart

1) How are the technical conventions different between 1963 Doctor Who and 2016 Class (e.g. camerawork, editing, sound and mise-en-scene)?

2) What similarities and differences are there between An Unearthly Child and Co-owner of a Lonely Heart in terms of the science-fiction genre?

3) What similarities and differences are there between An Unearthly Child and Co-owner of a Lonely Heart in terms of how they meet the BBC's remit to inform, educate and entertain?

4) How are representations of people, places and groups similar or different in the two shows?

5) What similarities and differences can you find in terms of the audience pleasures for An Unearthly Child and Co-owner of a Lonely Heart?

 1) Write an NCIS analysis for the episode - using notes from the screening in class. Make specific, detailed reference to moments in the text using media terminology (e.g. media language - camera shots and movement, diegetic/non-diegetic sound, mise-en-scene etc.)

Co-owner of a Lonely Heart

Narrative:

Character:

Iconography:

Setting:

2) How does Todorov's theory of equilibrium apply to Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Try and use the expanded version of Todorov's theory: Equilibrium - Disruption - Recognition - Reparation - New equilibrium.

3) Applying Propp's character theory, what character roles do each of the main characters in Class fit into? Alternatively, you may wish to discuss how characters do not fit Propp's character types.

4) What enigma and action codes (Barthes) can you find in Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Make specific, detailed reference to the text using media terminology (e.g. media language - camera shots, diegetic/non-diegetic sound, mise-en-scene etc.)

5) What examples of binary opposition (Levi-Strauss) can you find in Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? How do these create narrative or drama for the audience?


Representations

1) How is gender represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Are gender stereotypes reinforced or subverted?

2) How is age (e.g. teenagers; older people like teachers or parents) represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Does the show reinforce or challenge stereotypes about young people?

3) How is race and ethnicity represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Are  stereotypes reinforced or subverted?

4) How is sexuality represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? How does this reflect the BBC's remit to represent modern Britain?

5) How is disability represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Why are disabled people generally under-represented in the media and how does Class try to address this?

Doctor Who: Language and Representation blog task

 1) Choose three key moments in the episode and write an NCIS analysis for those clips. You can use your notes 

from the screening in class. Make specific, detailed references using media terminology (e.g. media language - camera shots, diegetic/non-diegetic sound, mise-en-scene etc.)

An Unearthly Child scene analysis

Narrative: The teachers suspect susan of being unearthly.

Character: Susan, The doctor, teachers.

Iconography: TARDIS, bright white light, laboratory (inside of the TARDIS)

Setting: Begins at the school, proceeds into the junkyard, TARDIS. 


2) How does Todorov's theory of equilibrium apply to An Unearthly Child? Try and use the expanded version of Todorov's theory: Equilibrium - Disruption - Recognition - Reparation - New equilibrium.

Todorov's theory suggests that the episode 'The unearthly Child' is recognised by many famous companies such as the BBC. 

3) Applying Propp's character theory, what character roles do each of the main characters in An Unearthly Child fit into? Alternatively, you may wish to discuss how characters do not fit Propp's character types.

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4) What enigma and action codes (Barthes) can you find in An Unearthly Child? Make specific, detailed reference to the text using media terminology (e.g. media language - camera shots, diegetic/non-diegetic sound, mise-en-scene etc.)

I saw mise-en-scene for example the costumes, setting and make up.

5) What examples of binary opposition (Levi-Strauss) can you find in An Unearthly Child? How do these create narrative or drama for the audience?

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Representations

1) What stereotypes of men are reinforced and subverted in Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child? How?

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Some stereotypes of men include.....This is shown in the episode 'An Unearthly Child' through the character.......

2) What stereotypes of women/girls are reinforced and subverted in Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child? How?

The stereotype that women are more homely and caring is reinforced by Barbara. Susan's character breaks the stereotypes by being a science lady.

3) What are common media stereotypes of young people and old people? Do any of the characters or scenarios reinforce or subvert these conventional stereotypes (consider this was 1963)? Has this changed in more recent series of Doctor Who?

Stereotypes of young include young people being rebellious and being strong willed.

this can be seen as Susan having strong willed because she is going against the doctor.

4) What representations of race/ethnicity can be found in Doctor Who: An Earthly Child? Is this surprising or not? Give reasons for your answer and consider historical / cultural context (the 1960s). Has this changed in more recent series of Doctor Who?

The representations of race was not surprising because in the 1960s there were only targeted on mainly white people in higher class.

5) How is social class represented in An Unearthly Child? Think about how education and knowledge is presented in the episode

The social class was represented in the middle class because Susan was in school and the teachers were educated in science and history.

Social and Historical context

1) How does An Unearthly Child reflect the social and historical contexts of the 1960s?

In the Elizabethan era people were  only watching science fiction films.

2) How might audiences have felt towards science fiction in the 1960s?

In the 1960s science fiction was a relatively new and fascinating genre back then in the 1960s. 

Media assessment learner response

 1) Type up your feedback in full - WWW & EBI. You do not have to write your mark and grade if you don't want to.

WWW:

Some knowledge of media theory e.g. magazine connections ( logo & camera shots) 

EBI:

Attempt all questions - you have studied Tattler & Reveal and have completed blog work about both these magazine CSPS. In future, attempt the assessmentso I can provide you with feedback.

2) Look at Question 3 in the assessment - the media analysis of the Under Armour advert.

-Logo - colour: white + red

-Actor - rugby player centeral image

- facial expressions: determination

-desire

-strength

-focused

3) Look at Question 4. What is Todorov's theory of equilibrium? How does it link to the Audrey Hepburn Galaxy advert? 

Todorov's equilibrium theory links to Adery Hepburn because todorov is explaining that audery (the girl on the bus) is the princess of he advert and the man in the car is the hero.

4) What social class is Reveal aimed at? (Extension - what do the cover lines on Reveal suggest about what working class people are interested in?)

The social clas Reveal is aimed at is the lower working class because the price of the magazine is priced at 99p.

5) Pick three cover lines from Tatler that reflect upper class British culture and society. Explain what they suggest about the lifestyle and beliefs of upper class British people.

1) The font is fancy and looks rich.

2) The celebs named on the cover like Georgina bevona and ect.

3) The role model how she is posing at the camera and the backround looks fancy.

The CSPs: Doctor Who (1963) and Class (2016)

 1) How does Class meet the conventions of a TV drama series?

2) What conventions of the science-fiction genre can you find in the Class trailer? List as many as you can and use NCIS to help you.

3) What other genres are suggested by the trailer (e.g. horror)? Is Class an example of a modern hybrid-genre show?

The genres they suggested in the trailer are drama, horror and ect.

4) Class is a spin-off from Doctor Who. At what point does the character of the Doctor appear in the trailer?

When his trying to lead them out of the place so their safe.

5) Who do you think the target audience for Class is? Is this a typical target audience for the science-fiction genre? Give reasons for your answer.

The target audience i think it is are people who are interested in drama and horror story lines/movies.

year 1 reflection

 1) Look at your tracker for Year 1 blogposts (this will have been emailed to you by your teacher either before the summer or this week). Make a list of any CSPs you haven't completed. We will cover these in lessons later in the year but you WILL need to complete the blog tasks before you take any exams.

2) Which CSPs from Year 1 are you most confident on?

Doctor Strange

3) Which CSPs from Year 1 are you least confident on?

kim kardashian 

4) Your upcoming assessment will only be on CSPs from the first half of the year leading up to lockdown. Write a brief summary of the following CSPs to start your revision (Reveal magazine is done for you as ):

Doctor Strange:Dr. Stephen Strange's (Benedict Cumberbatch) life changes after a car accident robs him of the use of his hands.

I, Daniel Blake: A 59 year old carpenter recovering from a heart attack befriends a single mother and her two kids as they navigate their way through the impersonal

Magazines - Reveal: a celebrity magazine aimed mainly at working-class women focusing on gossip, celebrity and motherhood for just 99p. Offers quite a traditional, stereotypical representation of women.

Magazines - Tatler:From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishTat‧ler /ˈtætlə $ -lər/ 1 a famous magazine published in London

Advertising: OMO:

Advertising: NHS Represent: 

Advertising: Galaxy chocolate:

5) List five things (e.g. CSPs/topics/terminology) that you will revise before your upcoming assessment.

Zoella (Year 1)

 1) Who is Zoella and why is she famous? How many subscribers does Zoella's YouTube channel have currently?

she has over 11.2 million subscribers on YouTube currently.

2) What is convergence?

the process or state of converging.

3) What are Zoella's videos about? Find five video titles and write them here:

1) Ultimate Pizza Taste Test With Mark | Zoella.

2) Huge American Haul (Ulta Beauty, Bath & BodyWorks, Glossier & Duane Reade) | Zoella.

3) HUGE Summer Primark Haul | Zoella.

4) Huge Drugstore/High-Street Haul & First Impressions | Zoella.

5) Cringing At Old Embarrassing Photos | Zoella.

4) What are the codes and conventions of vlogging videos?

5) How does Zoella use media language choices to create her online identity? Write about Zoella's use of mise-en-scene (CLAMPS) - particularly costume and make-up.

Industries

1) How does Zoella make money? (You might want to read this Heatworld feature for more on this.)

Zoella makes money by making videos for her fans everyday daily.

2) What is a digital influencer? Why is Zoella considered a digital influencer?

Zoella is considered a digital infuencer for her make up and diy videos on youtube.

3) Why do companies want to place their products in Zoella's videos?

So then she can continue her career of make up and diy vids. 

4) Why are YouTube collaborations so important for helping digital influencers like Zoella to grow?

so then youtube themselfs can put her videos on their trending page so then she can get noticed and get her vidoes watched from time to time.

5) How has Zoella moved into a more traditional media landscape in recent years?

By

Audience

1) Who is the target audience for Zoella's channel?

young women.

2) How are audiences encouraged to participate in or feel part of Zoella's brand? 

by zoella doing make up vids she motivates her audience of young women to keep going.  

3) What audience pleasures are provided by Zoella's videos and associated products?

not sure.

4) Applying Stuart Hall's Reception theory, what would a preferred and oppositional reading of Zoella?

Preferred (people who love Zoella):

Oppositional (people who hate Zoella):

5) Why has Zoella been criticised by some people?

by insulting about her looks.

Representations

Read this Independent article arguing Zoella is a bad role model for young women.

Next, read this Independent article arguing the opposite. 

1) What is your opinion on this debate - is Zoella a positive role model for young women?

in my opinion zoella aka zoe sugg can be a really fantastic role model to encourage fangirls to keep their carrer going for a log time.

2) What representations of women are provided by Zoella?

positivity and excitement.

3) What representations of celebrity are provided by Zoella? Is a self-made YouTube celebrity more authentic or positive than a traditional music or TV star?

its more positive because she gives excitement to the fans and the world.

4) How does Zoella represent herself? Is this the real Zoe Suggs or a media construction designed to sell products?

its the real zoe sugg because she does of diy pranks and ect.

5) What criticisms could be levelled at the representation of Zoella? 

the criticisms could be levelled by zoella hater violating her on Instagram and other social medias.

Videogames case study 2: Kim Kardashian Hollywood

1) What is the objective when playing the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game?

In the game, the player's goal is to increase their fame and reputation, starting on the E-list and rising to the A-list.

2) What is an A-list celebrity? Why is it important in Kim Kardashian: Hollywood?

3) How do you download the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game?

if its a paid game you can crack it by going to a site that sells it for free but if its actually free then you can download it from a website on the internet.

4) What is the narrative or storyline of Kim Kardashian: Hollywood? Where is it set?

Kim Kardashian: Hollywood is a casual free-to-play role-playing game that was released on iOS and Android in June 2014.

5) What characters can you play as? What characters appear in the game?

there are kim kardashian who talks to the cahracter you created and gives you a bunch of objectives to do.

Lara Croft Go CSP case study

Language

1) Who is Lara Croft and when did she first appear in a videogame?

Croft has been voiced by six actresses in the video game series: Shelley Blond (1996), Judith Gibbins (1997–98), Jonell Elliott (1999–2003), Keeley Hawes (2006–14), Camilla Luddington (2013–present), and Abigail Stahlschmidt (2015).

2) What classic films influenced the creation of Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider games?

• Rambo: First Blood Part II
• Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
• The Edge. 
• Hanna. 
• The Day After Tomorrow.

3) How has Lara Croft and Tomb Raider moved beyond just being a videogame?

One thing's certain: the gamer scene is longing for more female characters — and Lara Croft's character and body.

4) What devices can you play Lara Croft Go on?

The company released Lara Croft Go in August 2015 for Android, iOS, Windows, and Windows Phone devices.

5) What type of game is Lara Croft Go?

Lara Croft Go is a turn-based puzzle video game in the Tomb Raider franchise.

6) How does Lara Croft Go use narrative (storyline)?

Lara Croft: GO uses narrative by exploring ruins of an Ancient Civilisation in the Amazon Jungle while fighting dangerous enemies.

7) What iconography can be found in Lara Croft Go? How does this help communicate the sub-genre of videogame?

8) What other characters or enemies feature in the game?

A player character (also known as PC and playable character) is a fictional character in a video game or tabletop role-playing game whose actions are directly controlled by a player of the game rather than the rules of the game.

9) What is the setting for Lara Croft Go? How does this compare to previous Lara Croft or Tomb Raider games?

Lara Croft Go explores the ruins of an ancient civilization in the Amazon Jungle while fighting menacing enemies, overcome dangerous obstacles and traps.

10) Read this BBC article on the history of Lara Croft and Tomb Raider. How has the character of Lara Croft evolved over the last 20 years?  

One thing's certain: the gamer scene is longing for more female characters

Audience

1) Why might an audience enjoy playing Lara Croft Go?

 because of the storyline it has and the game itself how it looks like.

2) Where and when might an audience play a game like Lara Croft Go? Think about the device it is played on and the times of the day someone might want to play the game.

3) How did Square Enix design Lara Croft to make it appealing to an audience?

How did Square Enix design Lara Croft to make it appealing to an audience? They made Lara Croft appealing by using acrobatics and platforming.

4) Which of Blumler and Katz's Uses and Gratifications theory might apply to Lara Croft Go?

Blumler and Katz's uses an gratifications theory may apply to lara croft go is the diversion as it never bores you out and you can play at anytime.

5) Who is the target audience for Lara Croft Go? How does brand loyalty contribute to this target audience?


Lara Croft GO targets a female consumer.

Representation

1) How are women usually represented in videogames?

(1) sexualized, (2) scantily clad, and (3) a vision of beauty.

2) How does the character of Lara Croft reinforce female stereotypes in the media?

Lara Croft is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the video game franchise Tomb Raider.

3) How does the character of Lara Croft subvert female stereotypes in the media?

Camilla Luddington is new Lara Croft. 

4) Why do some people believe the videogames industry is sexist and needs to change?

5) Do you think Lara Croft is an empowering feminist icon or just another objectified woman designed to appeal to male gamers?

Industries

1) What does PEGI stand for?

Pan European Game Information

2) What is PEGI's job?

Pan European Game Information (PEGI) is a European video game content rating system established to help European consumers make informed decisions when buying video games or apps through the use of age recommendations and content descriptors.

3) Which company created Lara Croft Go?

Developers

4) What two popular videogame franchises were combined to create Lara Croft Go?

5) What else is part of the Lara Croft/Tomb Raider franchise?

$115,000,000