Sheldon Media A Level Coursework- Mr Halsey

Research and planning blog tasks Create a blogpost called 'Print brief research and planning' and complete the following tasks to plan and prepare your print work: Research tasks: 1)  Billboard poster research: Look at the following billboard poster: Now answer the following questions based on the poster above:  1. What historical moment in pop music does this documentary focus on, and why might that moment be significant for audiences interested in music history?    This music documentary focuses on the compilation song "we are the world" and it's creation. This may  be significant to audiences as it   was uniting of many pop bands  and  artists to raise money for people in Africa generating 60 million dollars.  2. How might the poster imagery communicate the era of the music being explored (e.g., 1980s)?  The use of the artist's as well as vintage design style communicate what era of music it  is and what is going to be explo...

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    TikTok videos Item Progress Statement of Intent to focus on TikTok videos (Max. 500 Words) Min. Two Filming Locations                                    Codes and conventions of the form (TikTok videos) Videos to communicate genre of pop music and brand identity for band itself Each video to contain unique content to promote a product for audiences to engage with Range of camera shots, angles and movement to establish the locations and representations Diegetic sound (which could include but is not restricted to dialogue, Foley sound and ambience /atmosphere) to create meaning Non-diegetic sound (which could include but is not restricted to soundtrack and voiceover) to create meaning Editing of the footage, soundtrack and dialogue to establish meaning. Use of graphics and effects to reinforce the message of...

 

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  This is the link to the draft   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fct2V6GpyoFUNaS-nyY0waHSaNon-m7tYRuFGy-qL2I/edit?tab=t.0

 1) TikTok video treatments You may already have THREE detailed TikTok video treatments from your summer project and/or preliminary exercise - definitely use or develop those if it works with your project.  However, you may need to update your treatment or even change it completely now you have finished your preliminary exercise.  Remember the brief lists the following possibilities: interviews/AMAs with band members  content created by band members  performances, live shows or personal appearances  band members taking on a TikTok challenge  the band interacting with fans  fan-made content  merchandise or promotion of the band’s music  any other content or combination of content you think would be appealing to the audience and promote the band effectively. The Video focuses on the first band member of the Clique called Jordan as we  see the 3 aspects of his life  the Artist/ rapper  the civilian/choreographer and the Busin...

1) State the song you have chosen for your preliminary exercise Kaytranda - G ray area  2) Choose at least three music videos similar to your concept and watch a clip or more from each. Make bullet-point notes on everything you watch, commenting on camerawork, editing and mise-en-scene . Usher-no limit - camerawork - full body shots Close up an extreme close ups and even  medium body shots. smooth transitions a in editing and fast pace editing  but it flows together really smoothly.   the costume in this music video are street  clothing for the backup dancers but  very designer and luxury for the main artist such as Usher. Chris brown- fine China - Camera work full body shots Close up an extreme close ups and even  medium body shots. smooth transitions a in editing and fast pace editing use full body shots for parts of the choreography. as for mise en scene  the costume is very gang based as Chris browns group are wearing  new York...

  1) Type up your feedback  in full  including the ratings out of five for each of the categories.  your ignite presentation feedback below:   Research – 4 Coursework concept – 3 Language: terminology and theory - 3 Representations / social and cultural contexts – 4 Audience and Industry / digital convergence – 3 Presentation delivery – 2 20/30 Mr Pall’s feedback: Very detailed summer project research blog task you have clearly spent a considerable amount of time considering your song choice and establishing a fictional band to represent. Your coursework concept has considered the brief outline and requirements to promote the new pop band During your presentation, you outlined the different TikTok videos and how they could promote your product whilst trying to engage a potential target audience In places you use specific media terminology, but an area of improvement could have been to further link to media theorists The billboards selection and curation during y...

 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...