Representations of ethnicity

Watch approximately the first 10 minutes (the more you can watch the better)of the following programme and analyse for representations of ethnicity
The Indian Doctor (bbc iplayer)

As a heads up next week we will also be looking at this programme, and a selection of other clips, for representations of regional identity
Type 'tv drama regional identity' into google and you will find links to other media students' blogs with slide shows on the topic...see what you think!

Hope you're enjoying the snow!

SNOW WORK - Music Industry

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Lesson 13 essay writing

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SNOW WORK 1/12/10

Discuss the way the extract from Holby City#!
constructs the representations of Gender using the following:

• Camera Angle, Shot, Movement and Composition
• Mise-en-Scène
• Editing
• Sound

1. Watch the clip through first time without making any notes
2. Watch it a second, third and fourth time making notes as you need
3. You’re probably best then typing up your response in Microsoft Word. At least 400 words!
4. Copy it over to the comment box and submit!

SNOW WORK - 30/11/10

Representations of Gender and Physical ability/disability

Choose one of the above representations and watch the corresponding clip YOU ONLY NEED TO WATCH THE FIRST 5 MINUTES. Write an exam style response exploring representation within the clip

Gender - The Street - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KDK1U41PLU

Physical ability/disability - Cast Offs  http://www.channel4.com/programmes/cast-offs/4od/player/3021699

Your response should be no less than 400 words and you should refer to all aspects of the assessment criteria for this part of the examination, namely:

• Camera Angle, Shot, Movement and Composition
• Mise-en-Scène
• Editing
• Sound

1. Watch the clip through first time without making any notes
2. Watch it a second, third and fourth time making notes as you need
3. You’re probably best then typing up your response in Microsoft Word. At least 400 words!
4. Copy it over to the comment box and submit! - edible prizes for those who manage this bit!

Representation of ethnicity

Do you watch Eastenders? If you do you will be very aware of the Masood family. If you do not know these characters look in the tv listings for upcoming episodes of the soapand watch an episode where this family appears on screen
Read this article to help you analyse the representation of ethnicity in the show as explored through the characters of the Masood family

music research

Please look at these powerpoints and do your own research with examples and statistics to help with your exam

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MUSIC INDUSTRY RESEARCH - HALF TERM

Research everything you can about EMI and an independent label of your choice including:

–History

–Ethos

–Main artists

–How successful they are (statistics)

–How they produce, distribute and market music

–How they target/prevent music piracy

DUE IN: Monday 1st November

It can be presented in the format of your choice - preferably Powerpoint - originality, engagement with the task and quality of research will be rewarded.

TV Drama articles and websites

• Top 50 dramas of all time
• BBC vs HBO
• BBC 'could learn from HBO'
• British tv drama blog
• www.bbc.co.uk/drama
• Reviews of current dramas on tv
• 'The new tv golden age'

TV Drama - Half term assignment

Your half term assignment is as follows:

Research the state of drama production and broadcast within the British television industry at the present time and write an essay summing up your findings in answer to the following title question:

'Drama on British TV is the best it's ever been'. Discuss.

Use the following prompt questions to guide you (include comment on at least 4 points):

• How much money is spent on tv drama? (By the BBC/itv as a whole? on specific programmes? Is it worth it?)
• How popular is Drama as a television medium - how does it do in the ratings?
• What are broacasters doing to engage and draw in audiences?
• Are American tv dramas ususrping british ones on our screens? Why are they so successul?
• What are the most successful British tv dramas on at the moment? Why?
• What makes a successful british drama? Analyse specific examples.

Keep checking the blog for links to articles and websites to help you with this task.

Deadline 8pm Monday 1st November via e-mail to millso@nmbec.org.uk

TV Drama - Key Technical Terms

A comprehensive glossary of the key terms you will be expected to know and use in your writing can be found here - check it out.

Representation of sexuality

   Please read this interesting article on the BBC website about the portrayal of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in broadcasting.



Sunday Night is Drama Night

The leaves are turning a burnished red and the air is cold and crisp - autumn is here. Hooray! This means that after a long summer of pretty rubbish television the major broadcasters will suddenly decide to throw huge amounts of quality programming at us all at once. And Sunday night is the traditional spot for the best and highest quality drama.
The question is who will win the battle of the Sunday Night TV dramas this year?...
Read the Guardian TV and radio blog's entry on this topic here

DEADLINE APPROACHING

REMEMBER - DEADLINE FOR PRELIMINARY TASK IS FRIDAY 1ST OCTOBER 4PM!

NO EXCUSES...NO EXTENSIONS...

See earlier post for advice from Mr Varghese.

Advice from Mr Varghese

Shortcuts used in psd and other programs:

Ctrl- S-  to save existing file
Ctrl- V-  paste
Ctrl- C-  to copy
Ctrl- Z-  to undo
Ctrl- X-  to cut or move
F1- help
Ctrl –F- to find a word or phrase

Best online & free photo tools
www.picnick.com
http://picasa.google.com/
http://www.photoshop.com/tools?wf=editor
http://www.gimp.org/
http://www.flickr.com/
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WELCOME TO MEDIA MISH MASH!

This is your one stop shop for all the media information, tips and advice we can give you. There will be links to your blogs, useful articles and current media issues that you need to know about. So watch this space!

Further study

Start off by looking at what's happening in the Media right now - find a current article about a topic that engages your interest www.guardian.co.uk/media. Write a paragraph summarising the story and another explaining it's significance and why you chose it.