Sheldon Media A Level Coursework- Mr Halsey

 1) Research: TikTok videos You need to write a 150-word close-textual analysis of SIX TikTok videos that will inform your production work. The TikTok videos you analyse are up to you but focus on a different aspect of media language for each one (see guidance below).   TikTok videos TikTok Video 1: Narrative How is narrative used in the TikTok video and what impact does this have on the audience? Can you apply any narrative theories to the story in the TikTok video? https://www.tiktok.com/@ershu_/video/7486849598732963090 T he lyrics in this video clearly show  the narrative of Michael Jackson chasing a Girl that he found attractive and is following her to try  have a conversation  with her  with  her this story kind of makes the audience hope that Michael is eventually successful in talking to the girl. This applies well with Todororv  Equilibrium theory this  is because their is equilibrium in the beginning with Chris Tucker  and...

  1) Radio: Introduction to Radio 2) Radio: BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat 3) Radio: War of the Worlds

 Media Factsheet Read Media Factsheet #176: CSP Radio - War of the Worlds. You'll need your Greenford Google login to download it. Then answer the following questions: 1) What is the history and narrative behind War of the Worlds? Orson Welles’ 1938 radio play is an adaption of H.G. Wells’ novel of the same name, first published in 1898. It tells the story of an alien invasion and the ensuing conflict between mankind and an extraterrestrial race from Mars. The text has been frequently interpreted as a commentary on British Imperialism and Victorian fear and prejudice.   2) When was it first broadcast and what is the popular myth regarding the reaction from the audience? Orson Welles’ radio adaption of War of the Worlds has become notable not for the broadcast itself but for the reaction it received, and the subsequent press reporting of the audience’s reaction to the broadcast. It is often highlighted as an early example of mass hysteria caused by the media and used to su...

  Newsbeat analysis Use  BBC Sounds to listen to Radio 1 . Select a Newsbeat bulletin (8am or 12.45pm are good options)  and then answer the following questions:  1) What news stories were featured in the bulletin you listened to?   increase of price in plane flights  women's football France v wales 4-1  2) How does Newsbeat appeal to a youth audience? focuses on current events and  very softcore events  3) How might Newsbeat help  fulfil the BBC's responsibilities as a public service broadcaster?  they entertaining with women's football and informing about ticket prices  Media Factsheet #246: BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat Read  Factsheet #246 BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat . You'll need your Greenford google login to access it. Answer the following questions: 1) How is the history and launch of Radio 1 summarised in the factsheet? If you studied this as part of GCSE Media you will already know much of this.  it was  the only radio...

 1) Type up your feedback in full (you do not need to write mark/grade if you do not wish to).  WWW:Q1 is strong: good analysis  of the  unseen text  with specific  reference  to the  poster  and wordily  in the question  EBI: Q2 is  the area  to work on: industry  and audience  are the  key concept here  and I would  revise these areas  - planning will help -the key  points   here  were the changes in technology ( consumption + distribution) and  no global nature  of the  industry  now 2) Read the mark scheme for this exam carefully, paying particular attention to the 'indicative content' for each question. Firstly, focus on the unseen question (Q1) and identify two points that you could have written in your answer.  the skyline of contemporary/futuristic skyscrapers are signifiers of the city, banking/finance etc; this is reinforced by the costume...

 Read Media Factsheet #224 Understanding the Industrial Context of Radio. This will give you a wider perspective on industry contexts for radio with particular focus on the industry theorists (Hesmondhalgh, Curran & Seaton, Livingstone & Lunt). Answer the following questions:  1) Read the first two pages of the factsheet. How does the Factsheet argue that radio still has cultural significance in the digital age?  The  factsheet  shows that radio still has cultural significance due to the fact that  Radio is always played in the  cars and is accessible everywhere and through many of the radio hosts  it  allows for  connection to built between the radio hosts and people  listing at home   2) Look at the page 4 section on media theories. Briefly summarise the ideas of Curran and Seaton, Hesmondhalgh and Livingstone and Lunt. Curran and Seaton: Media output is concentrated in the hands of a few.- elites are using ...