Media blog 1 - exam - Mr Pall

  Task 1: Genre factsheets Complete the following tasks using the Media Factsheets available on the Media Shared drive. Y ou'll find them in our Media Factsheet archive : M:\Resources\A Level\Media Factsheets or can access them online using your Greenford Google login here . Create a new blogpost in your Exam blog called 'Genre blog tasks' and complete the following: Read Media Factsheet 03 - Genre: Categorising texts and answer the following questions: 1) What example is provided of why visual iconographies are so important? Most commonly, codes and conventions are considered as coming from the iconographies (specific visual or aural media language choices). Sometimes these iconographies are enough to act alone, e.g. the mise en scene of deep space, usually indicates the genre of sci-fi. Sometimes, however, the iconographies work together to indicate the genre. 2) What examples are provided of the importance of narrative in identifying genre? Visual and aural iconographi...

  Structuralism: blog tasks Create a new blog task called 'Structuralism and post-structuralism' on your Media 1 Exam blog ( exam teacher). Complete the following tasks: Part 1: Media Factsheet reading Use our brilliant Media Factsheet archive to find Factsheet #90 Applying Structuralism and Post-Structuralism . Read the Factsheet and answer the following questions: 1) What is the definition of structuralism provided by the Factsheet?  Structuralism is a theoretical perspective that emphasises the existence of universal structures underlying the surface differences and assumed randomness of various cultures, stories and media texts. For example, this theory suggests that there are ‘structures’ inherent in narratives so patterns can be observed even across texts that appear to be unconnected. 2) What are binary oppositions and why are they important? Think about Levi-Strauss’ use of binary oppositions and make lists of adjectives that are associated with the terms ‘husband’ as...