YEAR 13 LESSON 45 to 50 [March 2015]:Homework.

The focus of this half-term has been the construction of COURSEWORK. THE COURSEWORK NEEDS TO BE COMPLETE BEFORE WE RETURN TO WORK AFTER THE EASTER BREAK.

I AM OFFERING A 'TWEAKING DAY' ON WEDNESDAY 1st April. THE AIM OF THIS SESSION IS TO DISCUSS ANy LAST MINUTE ISSUES WITH THE CRITICAL INVESTIGATION/LINKED PRODUCTION.

I WILL BE AT SCHOOL FROM 11...at 11.30/11.45 we should all meet in the English Dept and then we will move to the Library. THE SESSION WILL CONCLUDE AT 2.30.

YEAR 12 LESSON 45/46/47 [20th/24th/27th March 15]: Homework.

After an extended period of COURSEWORK related lessons, it was back to the EXAMINATION and a consideration of SECTION A. The class were asked to discuss the JANUARY 2013 Section A paper. The class discussion then moved towards a timed response. This task was the the focus of lessons 45/46. Homework was to complete COURSEWORK.
http://fishymediaresources.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/january-2013-as-media-exam.html
The final lesson of the term discussed THE CROSS-MEDIA STUDY.

HOMEWORK: Students need to decide which texts will provide the focus of the Cross-Media work. Students need to select a film documentary and a Channel Four 'hybrid' documentary. Students need to use SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN and THE SECRET MILLIONAIRE as the Cross-Media template. If students decide to use SFSM as the film documentary, they need to select a different hybrid-documentary. Remember...the focus is how is the media text is promoted across key media platforms. You could choose from:

• Gogglebox
• 24 Hours in A and E.
• Educating Yorkshire
• One Born Every Minute
• Born To Be Different

Explore the Channel Four site to identify a text that will allow you to produce a decent response. READ MY CROSS-MEDIA BOOKLET. The past exam questions can be found on the final page of the booklet. READ THESE QUESTIONS TO GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF THIS TASK.

OUR EASTER SESSION IS ON THE THURSDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK: 11.30/2.30. Please sign in at the office before entering the English Dept.

YEAR 12 LESSON 42/43/44 [10th/13th/17th March 15]: Homework.

Coursework.

NOTES FOR JOSH.....

Here are some resources that will allow you to construct the key area of your essay. This is THE COMMUNICATIONS DATA BILL/Ed SNOWDEN moment.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-20677850
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-31001575
https://www.liberty-human-rights.org.uk/campaigning/no-snoopers-charter
http://news.sky.com/story/1410140/q-and-a-the-snoopers-charter-explained
Criticism of the Bill:
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2012/jun/14/snoopers-charte-proposal-tory-row
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/snoopers-charter-critics-round-on-theresa-mays-draconian-proposals-9765868.html

RIPA:
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/jan/13/freedom-of-expression-anti-snooping-campaign-launched-ripa-changes

Snowden:
http://www.computerworlduk.com/blogs/open-enterprise/gchq-revelations-destroy-case-for-snoopers-charter-3569378/

The whole point of this section Josh is that the debate relating to RIPA or The Draft Communications Bill..is largely pointless as Ed Snowden's revelations suggest that the UK and US government are 'hoovering' all our digital information.
You need to evaluate what this means for democracy in the digital world. What does this behaviour tell us about the government's attitude towards its own countryfolk? Is this similar to China's attitude??
THis is a big section of the essay Josh as it is a key media issue and debate when considering the protection of data and private security on the web. You need to find some relevant Snowden quotes.

Resources for Simon.....

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2664537/Watch-The-road-safety-advert-shocking-banned-screens-9pm.html
http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/feb/25/tv-ad-worlds-slimmest-phone-banned-objectifying-women-kazam-asa
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2889691/Graphic-anti-smoking-advert-featuring-father-lighting-roll-rotting-flesh-unveiled-report-aims-highlight-lesser-k
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11300552
https://pancreaticcanceraction.org/news/pancreatic-cancer-action-follow-hard-hitting-initiative-symptoms-awareness-campaign/

Resources for Holly..

ISIS related:
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/oct/07/isis-media-machine-propaganda-war
Using social media to fight Isis:
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/aug/20/james-foley-how-social-media-is-fighting-back-against-isis-propaganda

Resources for Sam....

http://www.everybodyplays.co.uk/feature/360/The-problems-with-PEGI/1064
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/ukie-and-pegi-defend-age-ratings-amidst-tabloid-sensationalism/0121991
https://ideaswithoutend.wordpress.com/2012/07/31/the-implications-of-pegi-in-the-uk-and-the-future-of-game-discourse/
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8109480.stm
Read Dr.Tanya Byron's 'Protecting Children in the Digital Age'. It is a 2008 document but still relevant...
http://www.theguardian.com/media/pda/2008/mar/27/post
http://www.theguardian.com/media/2008/mar/27/digitalmedia.childprotection2
http://www.cybersentinel.co.uk/esafety/dr-tanya-byron.aspx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YDtoyCledQ