Theoretical eval prod 1a lesson 5 real media conventions
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Learning Objectives You can outline how you challenged real media conventions alongside discussing how you included them in your productions Relate to the wider context and your knowledge of genre, narrative and representation
Transcript of Theoretical eval prod 1a lesson 5 real media conventions
Learning ObjectivesYou can outline how you challenged real
media conventions alongside discussing how you included them in your productions
Relate to the wider context and your knowledge of genre, narrative and representation
Real Media texts
AS Main TaskFor the Main Task strong answers would discuss
developing skills in textual analysis following work on the TV drama unit.
Think about the study of semiotics (connotation/denotation) in the choices you made.
Learning a range of different shot distances form existing texts and composition techniques (rule of thirds, depth of field, framing) and editing techniques.
Think about how your skills in textual analysis helped you at AS, in particular semiotics.
How did you think about the genre of the film - how did this relate to your decisions about mise-en-scene or did you neglect this?
Features to discuss Editing Pace (number of shots, length of
shots)Use of Intertitles, logos.Use of locations (variety)LightingCharacter typesNarrative structures and themesCharacters (type, how many)CostumeUse of dialogueSound (diegetic & non-diegetic)
A2 Cross Media PackageFirstly you need to ensure that you talk
about your progression in INTENTIONS.
Learning critical theory in order to deconstruct real media products in more depth
Genre (Genres repertoire, viewers textual schema (what they know already) – expectations – familiar pleasures etc.)
Narrative (Character (artist) types, themes, binary oppositions)
Representation (stereotypes, realism, objectification, identification etc.)
Micro DetailYou discuss the macro features of your
work by discussing the micro detail:Video – editing, cinematography, mise-en-
scene & sound
Being Reflective - QUESTIONRemember to state how using real media
conventions or challenging them benefitted your production.
Refer to;Professional practiceAesthetic appeal of your workDoes it fit the genre?You could refer to audience feedback to help
you with this.
IntroductionYour intro must have 3 sections (3
sentences):1. Answer or give point of view to question.2. Outline briefly what you made each year.3. Explain to the examiner how you are going
to structure the essay (by looking at pre-production, production and post-productiom
Structure
QuestionDescribe how your analysis of the
conventions of real media texts informed your own creative media practice. Refer to a range of examples in your answer to show how these skills developed over time.
