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.