Students watched the creative work that was produced as a 'dry run' for the linked production requirement of the coursework. There were problems with the narratives constructed within this work and it is important that students, when producing a critical documentary, consider the nature of the questions being offered to the subjects being interviewed. The questions must allow the students to construct a coherent and relevant critical narrative that explores a key media debate or issue. Films must also offer a critical conclusion that is determined by the content of the film. Technically the work was excellent. Students are clearly aware of the capability of the technology. Framing, filming, and editing were all impressive BUT we do need to learn from the narrative issues visible within all three films.
The heart of the lesson was a consideration of MEDIA REGULATION. Class discussion explored the conclusion of The Leveson Inquiry, issues relating to the regulation of advertising, the purpose of media regulation, regulation of print media, and the difficulty of regulating the digital world. How will any country ever be able to regulate the internet?
Below are a series of resources used to illustrate key points:
Regulation of advertising:
RYANAIR: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2101386/Ryanair-advert-Red-Hot-Fares--Crew-banned-watchdog-online-petition-success.html
Ice Cream: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1312149/Pregnant-nun-ice-cream-ad-banned-Catholic-outcry-eve-Popes-visit.html
Film regulation
Life of Brian...banned in Ireland and Norway: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHPOzQzk9Qo
Internet censorship????
BBC News: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20676284
Racist Tweet: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-20680549
The Leveson Inquiry...THE AFTERMATH...:
http://fishymediaresources.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/levesonthe-aftermath.html
Link to the British Board of Film Classification website. This is a fantastic resource and would advise all students to peruse this incredibly informative site:
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/
BBFC Archive. Some great Case Studies here:
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/case-studies/from-archive
Link to BBFC education section:
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/education-resources
HOMEWORK: Students need to prepare for a discussion that will confront the question:
WHY SHOULD MEDIA REGULATION BE OF INTEREST TO A MEDIA STUDENT?
Students need to attend the lesson next Wednesday armed with independent research that will provoke a fine debate!!
Toodle Pip.
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