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.