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?