Students attempted to provide a critical analysis of the opening credits to the American TV series 'DEXTER.' The aim of offering this analysis was to develop the ability of students to use media language when exploring how media forms shape meaning. The recent written work produced by students has lacked appropriate use of media language and this is an area that clearly needs to improve if students are to achieve grades that will make their parents smile. The next written homework will involve producing a critical analysis of this text so students might want to watch this clip a few times and make notes in preparation for the next written response. Click on link below to access the Dexter intro:
The rest of the session involved students editing material that was captured last week. The aim of this section of the lesson was to smash the myth that the technology is difficult to comprehend.IT IS NOT. Some of the editing was genuinely impressive. The difficult feature of creating broadcast media is thinking of original and creative ideas that will help shape an engaging narrative. Film-making is a thoughtful and imaginative process. Decent technology cannot make a dull idea seem interesting. IT IS ALL ABOUT THE QUALITY OF THE IDEAS FOLKS.
HOMEWORK: Watch the Dexter clip. The next written homework will be a response to the question: HOW ARE MEDIA FORMS USED IN THE OPENING CREDITS OF DEXTER TO REPRESENT THE SINISTER NATURE OF THE CENTRAL CHARACTER?
The main feature of this text that students need to be aware of is the extensive connotations attached to Dexter's 'morning routine'. How significant are the point of view shots? Frame composition? Diegetic and non-diegetic sound? Use of close-up and extreme close-up? Significance of the colour red? Non-verbal communication?
Good work today folks.Well done.
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