The aim of this introductory lesson was to introduce students to the language of media analysis, provide an overview of the course, and introduce the key concepts of MEDIA FORMS and REPRESENTATION.
The trailers for series one and series two of Channel Four's 'SKINS' were used to illustrate the concept of CONNOTATION along with the opening credits to the American drama 'Dexter' and the shower scene from Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho'. Students were also introduced to the concepts of DIEGETIC and NON-DIEGETIC sound and the creative possibility of the editing process.
Student HOMEWORK is to read the various hand-outs provided in the lesson. It is important that students begin to familiarise themselves with media language as the first essay will be presented on Tuesday 21st and this essay will require all students to use the language of media analysis.
I may begin the next lesson with a brief test that relates to media terminology, the aim being to check who is serious about the course and who is merely an oxygen thief.
Class contribution was superb on Tuesday. It was a pleasure to meet you all.
Special praise to Natasha and Phil for being 'proper' digital media students. I expect a lot more followers before Tuesday.
The magic media word is UNICORN.
Cheers.
MLR.
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