TV assessment learner response

 Learner response - blog tasks

Create a new blogpost on your Media blog called '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.

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

Intertextuality is when one or more genres cross over in different media products.

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

 At first she seems like a damsel in destress however as the scene progresses she seems to be a mix of both the heroine as wen as the anti hero. This is because she is trying to kill her dad. This subverts stereotypes as the typical nerdy girl would not go that far if they are mad. but what makes her a hero is the fact that she is ready to go ahead to save the world.

-Propps Character types

-theory of equilibrium

-hypodermic needle theory

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.

For entertainment, you could point out that it is listed within the category 'entertainment, however, other factors such as how it is thrilling and includes a sci-fi X fantasy genre which also signify key content of an entertainment series. For education, you could use the fact that some 

5) What topics do you need to revise for next week's PPE? 

in whole, i just need to revise my theories

Newspapers: Daily Mirror - Language and Audience

 1) Write the definition of the following key language for newspaper front pages:

Masthead:

Pug: 

Made to catch the readers attention, it shows the logo of the newspaper and usually includes a coupon
Splash Head:

This is the biggest story in the newspaper and is introduced by the stand first
Slogan:

A catchy line that usually is what the paper is known for
Dateline: 

Found in the front page of the newspaper, it shows the price and date of the newspaper
Kicker:

this is what kicks off the gossip or 'happy' stories
By-line:

 Something usually found at the end of a quote or piece of writing who states the writer's name

Stand first:

An introductory paragraph that usually advertises the main story

2) How much does a copy of the Daily Mirror cost?
It is around 85 pence and is estimated to be 90 pence by next year

3) Why is the choice of news stories on the Mirror CSP front page typical of a tabloid newspaper?
It includes a tesco promotion which is stereotypical form their target audiance
5) What is the balance on the Daily Mirror front page between images, headlines and text?
they put more images than texts for their stereotypical audience

Audience

1) What is the target audience for the Daily Mirror?
The target audience of the Daily Mirror is people from the C1, C2, D and E classes with a focus on people of an older demographic The majority of readers are Strugglers, Mainstreamers and people who are retired.

2) Why does the Mirror front page story appeal to the Daily Mirror audience?
The front page story is less supportive of the Conservative party, a right-wing party, and is more in favour of left-wing parties like Labour so lower class audiences can more closely relate to the Newspaper as a majority of Strugglers are of Left-Wing beliefs. 

3) Why might a reader enjoy the Daily Mirror? Use Blumler & Katz Uses and Gratifications theory to add detail to your answer.
readers might enjoy the dailymirror because of their news that is 'limeted' and they might enjoy the tabloid news
4) Why are print newspapers generally read by older audiences?
Because they do not know how to function the online news.
5) How is the 'Wills and Harry royal rift' story on the double page spread constructed to appeal to Daily Mirror readers? 

it is more informal so it makes the audience feel a personal relationship with the royal family as the language used makes them feel like they know them. it also appeals to an older audience as they are more traditional and have been around with the royal family for a while.

broadsheet and tabloid

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

A tabloid newspaper usually contains gossip and lots of images. It contains subjects less serious than broadsheet papers and are for more of a laugh and for the stereotypical gossip girls/stay at home mums

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

Unlike in a tabloid newspaper, These type of newspapers involve real-life problems and very rarely contain Gossip and images and is based more of serious subjects, they are around two pounds and have a target audience of college graduates and business men due to their articulated vocabulary.

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 would usually celebrate parties like the labour party and will tend to read tabloid newspapers and would be considered as socialists.

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

On the other hand, if someone is considered right wing, they will usually support the conservative party and will read high end broadsheet newspapers like the times

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

Since the internet came out, you have been able to access a wide range of information with no limits, this was a shock to most people and after some time has passed people have found that there is nothing that you can find on a newspaper that you cant find online therefore creating a downfall for the newspaper industries.

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

I feel like free press is important to places like these whilst in governmental democracy because these newspapers contain completely true news on them and upload some posts that might change the audiences point of view on who to support.

class

 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:
Aprils dad is now out of prison and she is full of anger and frustration when she realises she has a connection with the shadow king Corakinus when he overtakes her in front of all her friends an parents when she cuts her dads arm with Corakinus sword and has the power to un-paralyse her mum with the ability to walk from digging into her spine and setting it straight causing no harm.after this happens she opens up a gate and enters the shadow world on a quest to become the new shadow king when her boyfriend Ram comes behind to save her.Mean while The prince of the alien world Charlie alongside Ms Quil, his boyfriend and the headmaster of coal hill discover flower petals cutting people and doubling every second that will soon overtake earth with petals leaving everyone dead.

Character:
April is seen as a hero villain as she is trying to save the world from killing the shadow king but can not do that as they share the same heart so he overtakes her body making her look and act like a villain with anger destroying objects and people.Ms Quil is also seen like this as she has to protect her ling charlie who orders her around and wants protection of classmates/friends but she is always seen as a angry unfriendly character towards the other characters from the audience perspective as she is also their teacher. Corakinus is definitely seen as the villain as he wants destroy every living thing on the earth and wants to become the ruler of the world and not just the shadow world.He has destroyed all of the class characters lives by killing their loved ones and not letting them live a normal young adults life one without a shadows heart connected with their own.Ram is a stereotypical male character as he is also the hero trying to save his friends from being harmed as he is the strong daring athletic but subverts the stereotyped of men in media has he is a Sikh boy.Lastly Charlie is a Gay alien king which subverts the stereotypes of men in media as normally they would be he strong man looking for a girl whereas as he is a smart independent gay character with a human polish boyfriend Mateusz.                                                                                                       

  Iconography:
The use of sci-fi eye colour changing is used frequently when Corakinus overtakes Aprils eyes changing her eyes to orange and black using hybridity with school lockers giving a an american effects on a British school.The shadow world and sword use a lot of sci-fi colours giving a horror feeling and a healing colour of blue for relaxation and calming tone.

Setting:
The episode in Class is set in a school called  Coal Hill Academy so a member of the audience can relate to it. Most of the scenes are filmed in a house to show the teen/family drama. 
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.

1)Equilibrium - shared heart of April and Corakinus 

2)Disruption - April's dad is shown, April finds out that the aliens are coming and the introduction of the flower petals 

3)Recognition - Headteacher talks to Miss Quill about the flower petals 

4)Reparation - Opens/jumps into the portal

5)New Equilibrium - "Next time" scene as there is a part 2

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.
It demonstrates that the hero could be April because she seeks freedom from Corakinus, she could also be the princess because she has the heart of Corakinus and needs to be free. The False hero is Ram Singh because he helps April but couldn't. The helper is Tanya as she doesn't play a huge role  in the episode but tries and helps them because of her intelligence. The villain is Corakinus because he kills people and is part of the Shadow World.Quill helps the hero and therefore is the donor.  

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.)
The action codes of April having Corakinus heart and Ram Singh's leg getting cut off makes the audience intrigued and wonder what happens next. The use of Corakinus and the makeup he wears in order to look abnormal makes us want to know what role he plays in the episode and how much of evil he truly is

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?
Light - Dark - Shadow world and earth 

Good - Evil - April who wants freedom and done nothing wrong contrasts to Corakinus who kills innocent people like  Ram's girlfriend 


Parent - Child - April's dad and April are not on good terms because he paralyzed her mother

Representations

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

April goes on a quest to save her own heart with her newly obtained power of summoning swords on command without relying on the help of a man to help her. The stereotype of men is subverted by Ram and his dad's open and loving relationship
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?
The representation of adults in the media is reinforced by Tanyas mother scolding her for talking to a boy (Ram)3) How is race and ethnicity represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Are  stereotypes reinforced or subverted?
The stereotypes of race are subverted because Ram's dad is an Indian Sikh man and he has a trusting relationship with his son. Matteusz is a Polish man and subverts stereotypes because he is against Charlie using violence to bring back the Rhodians.

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?
There are 2 gay character in a relationship that is the gay alien Charles and his polish boy friend Mateusz.

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?

Industries

1) What was the objective of BBC3 when it was launched?
The objective of BBC3 is to inform, educate and entertain the young audience.

2) Why did BBC3 go online-only in February 2013? 

BBC3's target audience is 15-35 year old because it's online and young people rarely watch TV now a days.

3) How does Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart meet the BBC's mission statement to 'inform, educate and entertain'?
Class meets the BBC's requirements as we are informed about April's mum disability learning about health with what she is limited to do entertained b

y the story line.

4) How did the distribution of Class contribute to the failure of the show with audiences?
The distribution of Class contributed to the failure of the show with the audiences because there was no link and in the trailer it shows the Doctor being involved but he only appears once out of the whole series of class.

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)?
The technical conventions that are different between 1963 Doctor Who and 2016 class is the representations of genders, disability, sexuality

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?
 Unearthly Child is that both programs have a sci fi genre and entertain the audience. The difference is that An Unearthly Child has more stereotypes that are reinforced rather than subverted but in Class most of the stereotypes are subverted.

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?
An Unearthly Child informs and educates its audience because it talks about historical events and there will be time travel back to the stone age at the end of the two-parter. In Co-owner of a Lonely Heart, it entertains the audience because the immersive world and the multi strand narrative makes the audience able to escape reality

4) How are representations of people, places and groups similar or different in the two shows?
In An Unearthly Child there are representations of only white people but in Class there are different races like Ram being sikh and Tanya being Nigerian.

 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:The flowers feed of blood and can reproduce with the amount of blood that they consume

Character:april is represented as a hero but also as a villain.Ways that she can be represented as a hero could be for example how she is saving the world from an end and from the shadowkin another thing is that when she opened up the portal, her actions were quiet heroic however her way of speaking makes her look almost as if she was a villain

Iconography:The use of sci-fi eye colour changing is used frequently when Corakinus overtakes Aprils eyes changing her eyes to orange and black using hybridity with school lockers giving a an american effects on a British school.The shadow world and sword use a lot of sci-fi colours giving a horror feeling and a healing colour of blue for relaxation and calming tone.

Setting:The episode in Class is set in a school called  Coal Hill Academy so a member of the audience can relate to it. Most of the scenes are filmed in a house to show the teen/family drama. 

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.
Equilibrium -  shared heart of April and korakinus as this has become normal.
Disruption - April's dad has returned to express his concerns for April. She is not pleased and she subconsciously summons the shadow swords. She resists the urge to kill him and instead heals her mother's paralysis. The connection has seemingly become stronger as they both have now found out where the other is. The petal threat has become more prominent.
Recognition - Headteacher talks to Miss Quill about the deadly flower petals and how they are a serious threat to everyone.
Reparation - April knows where korakinu's realm is so she cuts open a portal then runs into it as Ram accompanies her.
New Equilibrium - April is set out to defeat korakinus and reclaim her heart.
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.

hero-April/Charlie

villain-April/Coricinous/Quill

false hero-Ram

helper-Tanya

princess-None

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.)
I would say that the main action code would be the flower petals. This is because It intrigues the audience with all sorts of wonders .For example: How did it arrive to Planet earth or why dose it feed of blood ect..

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?
Light - Dark - Shadow world and earth 

Good - Evil - April who wants freedom and done nothing wrong contrasts to Corakinus who kills innocent people like  Ram's girlfriend 


Parent - Child - April's dad and April are not on good terms because he paralyzed her mother

Representations

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

Personally, I think that most stereotypes are neutralized with points like how Quill is dominant, April is the main character and that a black female had been put in classes three years ahead due to how smart she is. However, I feel like a crucial part that reinforces stereo types is the clip where ram jumps in the portal. the reason that  pointed this out is because even after seeing all the power that April has that he still feels the need to go after her to protect her..

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?
For this question, I would say that it is a mix of both subverting and reinforcing Stereotypical teenager. Like I previously stated, Tabatha is really smart and has been moved up by three years which subverts the stereotypes that teenagers pay no attention to school but more to social media. however, Something that is reinforced in this is how there are the typical jocks(Ram),The teachers Pet(April) and the 'nerd'(tabatha)
3) How is race and ethnicity represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Are  stereotypes reinforced or subverted?

Class is more diverse as there is a range of races and although the protagonist is white, it is still more diverse than older Doctor Who episodes. 

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?

Sexuality is subverted greatly as the main male cast is represented as a gay alien which subverts two different things. First, he is and alien and second he is gay which is very unconventional to see on a bbc coming of age drama series

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?

Disability is considered 'Normal' as no one has an issue with Aprils mother and her being on a wheelchair, she is still treated the same as a mother. However i feel that She is almost sorry for April as stated in a previous episode, 'Just because I'm in A wheelchair dose not mean that I'm not your mother' this will make the audience sympathise for her.

LR

 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-this is well below where we want to be but i know that you were working throughout lockdown and have an up to date blog. this means that we need to focus on exam techniques.

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

-floodlights to connote that this is a big event

-the makeup is made to make it look like the man is sweating infering that this is for sports

Use CLAMPS to revise mise-en-scene and write about each element of CLAMPS for the Under Armour advert.

C - Costume: The player is wearing red and black rugby kit which has connotations of... 

L - Lighting: The stadium floodlights tell the audience...

A - Actor placement and movement: The rugby player is... The player's face suggests...

M - Make up: The player's face is shining under the lights which makes it look like...

P - Props: The tyre is significant because...

S - Setting: the stadium setting suggests to the audience...

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

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?)

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.

doctor who 2

 

1) Who is the target audience for Doctor Who? Has it changed since 1963?

The target audience for Doctor Who was and always will be a mainstream family audience. In 1963, there were only 2 channels available, the BBC and ITV so Doctor Who had to cater to a wide audience. Nowadays, although some episodes have elements of the horror genre, there is no explicit sexual content in Doctor Who or gory violence so viewing times for Doctor Who are before the watershed and so children can watch it along with their parents.

2) What audience psychographic groups might particularly enjoy Doctor Who?
most people who enjoy things which include action and sci fi would really enjoy this because that is the whole theme of doctor who.
3) What audience pleasures are offered by An Unearthly Child? 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:Students and teachers relating to susan and her teachers with school life.

Diversion (Escapism):Distraction from daily life with work school and stress.

Surveillance (Information / Facts):What the TARDIS is for later information in the series and more series.


4) What additional Uses and Gratifications would this episode provide to a modern 2020 audience?

5) Thinking of the 3 Vs audience pleasures (Visceral, Vicarious and Voyeuristic pleasures), which of these can be applied to An Unearthly Child?

Visceral - TARDIS takes of

              - Creepy junkyard

Vicarious - Space + time travel

                - going into the TARDIS

                - Car (Teacher’s discussion)

Voyeuristic - Teacher’s discussion of Susan 

Industries

1) What was the television industry like in 1963? How many channels were there?

2) Why is Doctor Who such an important franchise for the BBC? 
because analitics show that most of their income comes from that show

3) How does Doctor Who meet the BBC's mission statement to 'inform, educate and entertain'? They follow the rules of education by including everyday school subjects as well as some things that regular students would not know. As well as the fact that for education, this was one of the first sci fi series.

4) How is the BBC funded?

the bbc is funded by the Independent of government intervention and by the amount of views and purchases they receive from their websites and channels

5) Who regulates the BBC and what is the watershed?

doctor who

 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-from the start to7:00

Narrative:the narratives are that she has been failing to hand in homework, has a mysterious location (unknown)

Character: 

Susan-very smart at somethings but bad at others

teachers-very curious about susans backround.

students-stereotypical teenagers since at that time that is when stereotypes were made for teenagers.

Iconography: time-travel, futuristic looking music device, weird rocket

Setting: school and junkyard


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.

In the first episode of Doctor Who the equilibrium can be seen as Susan first coming to school, then the disruption could be when the teacher came to the junkyard looking for Susan and meeting her grandad.

They reach a resolution when they finally find Susan. Then a new problem arises when they are in the Tardis and they land in an unknown time.

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.

Doctor Who - Villain

The Doctor was first seen as a villain as we see in the first episode but now days is seen as a hero 

Susan Foreman -  Helper/sidekick 

Ian Chesterton - Hero

Barbara Wright - Heroine 

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.)

The noises when entering the tardis were quiet weird and would remind an audience of sci fi and futuristic thing.

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?

One example of binary opposition is light v dark because the setting of the junkyard is completely opposite of the Tardis with bright white lights. Another example is good vs evil as the teachers can be seen as good by helping Susan whereas the the Doctor can be seen as evil trapping them in the Tardis.


Representations

1) What stereotypes of men are reinforced and subverted in Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child? How?
it in forces the stereotype that men are more dominant than women like when Barbara was going to look for Susan she needed the help of Ian and also the doctor was in charge of Susan.
2) What stereotypes of women/girls are reinforced and subverted in Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child? How?
it reinforces that women are inferior as it shows Barbra asking Ian for help to find Susan's address than just doing it herself also when the Tardis was about to take off, Susan was powerless and could obviously not stop the doctor
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?

this episode was made during the era of the 'creation' of teenagers and so you could tell that this was trying to recreate typical teenage boys who would annoy the teenage 'gossip girls'.

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?

in doctor who, most if not all the actors are white. this would not be surprising in the 1960 however if it was played to a modern audience it would shock them. this is why in the recent doctor who there is more representation of other races. 

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

In the episode: un unearthly child, you can see that Susan is represented as nearly all lower, middle and upper-class the reason that I said this is because by lower class, she lies in a junk yard which is no place that other classes would live, also to represent the middle class, you can see by her going to a public school with normal education and good teachers along with the stereotypical middle class clothing. Finally, Susan represents the upper-class with some kind of technology to listen to music as well as having the Tardis..

Social and Historical context

1) How does An Unearthly Child reflect the social and historical contexts of the 1960s?
An Unearthly Child reflects social contexts of the 1960's through the relationship between Susan and her teachers this is shown when they offer to tutor Susan at her house. The Historical context is shown through how Susan listens to music through a caste player whereas now we use our mobile devices and the cars in the episode
2) How might audiences have felt towards science fiction in the 1960s?

Fields like communication, entertainment, space travel, and transportation expanded drastically due to the science fiction genre. In addition, the culture of society has.Of all of the parts of society, the field of technology is the most impacted by science fiction