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  6       Link to brief: 3 Use of media terminology (language/representation/theory): 3   Comments for AQA: The candidate provides a clear statement which is appropriate to the brief. This offers a clear summary of the narrative which takes place in the music video and highlights their intended uses of media language. As this forms part of a promotional campaign, the candidate links suitable media theory e.g. Blumler and Katz uses and gratifications and how this could appeal to the intended target audience   Next steps: Consider other media theories that you can draw upon e.g. Propp’s character theory , Todorov’s equilibrium theory and Barthes enigma and action codes Make sure you comment on the representation of the two characters your music video focuses on remember that one must be a protagonist. Consider CAGE (class, age, gender and ethnicity) the demographics of your characters do they reinforce or subvert stereotypes – how and why?   NARRITIVE ...

  WWW: Asia, a fair attempt here. You know some content for each CSP in this assessment with some media terminology. NEXT STEPS: Read each question carefully + annotate key words Complete missing year 10 blog work Grade:4   21/42 2) Look at the  mark scheme for this assessmen t.   For Question 2  use the indicative content in the mark scheme to identify  three  points that you could have referred to in your answer. Non-verbal codes Verbal codes (use of language) Typography 3) For Question 3 (Galaxy - narrative features) use the mark scheme to write down the main  narrative theories  and how we can link them to the Galaxy advert CSP.  The clear function of the narrative: to persuade people of the superior quality and sophistication of the Galaxy product. • The structure of the narrative: it follows a linear structure and features versions of iconic actors from the glamorous era of Hollywood (a CGI Audrey Hepburn and a lookalike for...

  Music Video Table: Item Progress Statement of Intent (Max. 300 Words)   Min. Two Filming Locations A Clear Narrative/Story   Min. Two Characters (Including a Protagonist)   Variety of Camera Shots, Angles and Movements   Diegetic sound (which could include but is not restricted to dialogue, Foley sound and ambience /atmosphere).   Non-diegetic sound (which must include but is not restricted to music).   Use of narrative codes and media language to attract and engage the audience.   Editing of the footage, soundtrack and dialogue to establish meaning.   Use of titles and/or graphics to reinforce the message of the video.   ...

NARRITIVE :  I plan to make a 2 minute music video featuring the song song used: Pretty distraction by Sky dxddy   about woman harassment this soundtrack will fit the negative overall mood. My female characters will all be in a eerie atmosphere. This video will highlight the situations women face and how and what we can do to change this within the community and the world. MEDIA LANGUAGE: The start of the video will involve close up shots of a female character having experienced the abuse of harassment this will show her body language and clearly shows how she feels. Then in the middle of the video there will be a long shot with the female character actually being harassed this long shot will show what happens to women on a daily basics. The final scene will show a middle shot of other women supporting each other and trying to make a difference. In the final seconds the scene will have a slogan "We will not be silent" With multiple woman holding hands in a far shot tryin...

Audience  1) What audience do you think His Dark Materials is aimed at and why? It was Aimed at a contemporary family audience for the BBC Sunday night broadcast slot (8.10pm) and  Targeted fans of the fantasy genre along with fans of the original books by Philip Pullman. 2) What audience pleasures are offered by His Dark Materials - The City of Magpies? The  E xploration of new locations, characters, and themes, as well as the continued development of familiar characters and the show's intricate world-building 3) Thinking of the 3 Vs audience pleasures, which of these can be applied to His Dark Materials? 4) How did fans react to Season 2 of His Dark Materials? What about critic reviews? 5) What might be some of the preferred and oppositional readings for His Dark Materials? Why did some fans love it? Why have other people criticised it?  Industries 1) Which companies produced this  His Dark Materials  series? 2) What were the UK viewing figures for  ...

  Summer project: optional extensions Pre-production tasks Some students have already expressed an interest in filming their music video over the summer break. This makes a huge amount of sense - far more availability of performers, much more time to schedule filming etc. However, if you want to do this, you need to complete the following aspects of pre-production and make sure you have parental permission and that you are staying safe at all times: Music video treatment Write a full treatment for your music video - this is effectively the script for your production. You can  find an example of a real music video treatment here .  Shot list Write a  shot list  containing  EVERY  shot you plan to film for your music video  AND  additional shots to create flexibility when editing. These additional shots are often close-ups, cutaways, alternative angles or similar. I advise using a simple table on Microsoft Word to set out your shot list - ...