Thursday 10 July 2014

NEW UK EMERGENCY DIGITAL REGULATION.


























Well here it is kids! The government are introducing new powers to investigate our digital data. As we have been discussing in our lessons for some time, the threat of 'TERRORISM' is indeed being used to allow the government to rush this regulation through parliament. Is this a good day for democracy or a nightmare? YOU DECIDE. THIS IS A MASSIVE MEDIA ISSUE.
Click on links below to develop an informed opinion:
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-28237111  
http://www.channel4.com/news/data-emergency-law-ripa-internet
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2687112/Emergency-spy-laws-monitor-calls-web-use-needed-safe-Cameron-claims.html

Monday 7 July 2014

YEAR 12/13...THE LAST THREE LESSONS OF THE YEAR...

The aim of these final sessions was to encourage students to develop their ability to produce decent print media. The main focus was to develop student awareness of the creative ability of photography. One lesson involved the 'CD/LP cover an an hour challenge'! Students embraced the challenge. Below are examples of print media produced in the last few sessions: