12C - Case Study HW

In the lesson on Tuesday 5 April you will be writing a timed essay answering the following question:

Account for the similarities and differences in the codes and conventions used in the media products from your case study.

In your answer you should:
Provide a brief outline of your case study.
Compare how and why media products from your case study are similar and/or different within and across media platforms.
Support your answer with reference to a range of examples from three media platforms.
Write 3-4 sides.

For homework you need to revise (and develop) your case study so that you are able to write a quality essay answering the above question.

12B -Textual Analysis HW: Reality TV

1. Write up all of your notes from today's lessons IN FULL SENTENCES, answering all the questions below.

Big Brother: The Tree of Temptation (docugame)
How is Ben the contestant being represented?
How is the Tree of Temptation represented?



I'm a Celebrity (docugame)
How does the Game Show use Media Language to ENGAGE the Target Audience?




Wife Swap (Makeovers)
Which codes and conventions of the of the GENRE are present in this clip?



Britain's Git Talent Advert (talent)
Which Reality TV Conventions are present in this Advert?
WATCH THIS LINK!



2. Now consider the narrative on a reality show featuring the police. Which ideology is presented? Why do you think it is this viewpoint that we see? Could the ideology be reversed? What is the benefit for TV producers using footage taken by the police or CCTV?

3. What is the future of reality TV programmes? Will they survive and if so in what format and on what platform?


Due Friday 25th March 2011 (Post to your BLOG Before 11am)

12C Case Study HW Due 14/3/11

Using the essay plan that you designed in this weeks lesson, answer the following question. Write at least 1500 words:

"Audiences are no longer just consumers of texts, but producers too" - To what extent is this true of the media products in your case study?

Remember to reference your case study research throughout, and provide a number of specific examples across all 3 platforms for each of your texts.

Email your essay to lwigley@greenford.ealing.sch.uk by 14/3/11

12B - Film Review HW Due 14/3/11

Each student must produce 2 features/reviews on the release of your new hybrid film (rated 15, £30 million budget). You should produce at least 1 A4 page for each piece including images and text. The pieces should be speicific to a named publication such as a newspaper, lifestyle magazine or specialist film magazine.

For HW this week:

Find the 2 magazines/newspapers that you will write your feature/review for and bring them to school on 14/3/11. Make sure that the target audience of these magazines/newspapers would be interested in your film.

Write the first draft of your first feature. Remember to use an appropriate writing style for the magazine you have chosen.

Email your first draft to lwigley@greenford.ealing.sch.uk by 14/3/11

12B Textual Analysis: Slumdog Millionaire Trailer - Due 11/03/11

1. Media Forms:
What techniques does the trailer use to persuade its audience to see the film?

2. Media Representation:
How is ethnicity represented in this trailer?

3. Media Audiences:
Who is target audience and how does the advert attempt to persuade this audience to watch the film?

4. Media Institutions:
What is communicated about the institution?

For homework: Complete your answers in detail (at least 300 words per question) and email to post to your Blog before next week's lesson: Friday 11th March 2011

12C HW - DUE 6/3/11

Redraft the following essay considering carefully your EBIs and the advice in this powerpoint

'Audiences are becoming increasingly powerful in shaping media output'
With reference to your case study, how far is this true?
In your answer you should:
- provide a brief outline of your case study
- evaluate the roles of audiences in the creation of media products from your case study.
- support your answer with reference to a range of examples from the three media platforms.

Remember to include audience theory.

Email your essay to lwigley@greenford.ealing.sch.uk by Monday 6/3/11