Students were introduced to the structure of the course [50% coursework / 50% exam] and also introduced to some basic media terminology. Students were encouraged to consider how media forms are used to shape representation and were introduced to the concept that all texts are mediated. Texts that were used to explore media issues are available via the links below::
Skins Trailer One: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm0onseM1Mw
Skins Trailer Two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF0L-xparmI&feature=related
BGS Olympic Film documentary: http://vimeo.com/46722389
Students were also shown the opening sequence of Steven Spielberg's 1975 film 'JAWS' and asked to consider how Steviebaby uses media forms to shape the representation of the sea. Click on link below to access this resource:
I gave students an exemplar essay that considers the representation of the sea in this famous sequence. Please read this response and note how media language is used to construct a critical media response. Similarly, read the SKINS exemplar essay. It is essential that students develop an understanding of how the language of media is used to construct a coherent written response.
HOMEWORK: Read all the material that I gave to you in today's session. It would be most pleasing if students arrive at the next session with an awareness of media terms such as diegetic sound, non-diegetic sound, connotation, mediation, preferred reading, polysemic etc.
READ THE MATERIAL.
Students also need to follow this blog.
Furthermore, watch this resource as we will be discussing this famous filmic moment in our next lesson. How does Hitchcock use media forms to construct this disturbing moment in the film 'PSYCHO'? Click on link below:
YOU LOT WERE FANTASTIC TODAY. A GREAT START. KEEP IT UP.
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