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1) Write a 100 word statement of intent explaining what you are going to make for your preliminary exercise. Statement of intent:  100 words explaining what you plan to make. I am planning to produce a two paged magazine which will focus on a celebrity who recently launched their book about motivating and disciplining young minds who may currently be struggling with revising for exams, keeping a healthy diet, going to the gym to stay fit, struggling with a relationship, change in sleep schedule, keeping a healthy physical or mental health, reducing their screen time on their phone in their everyday life. The very first page of the magazine will contain features like a  high-quality photograph of the celebrity in one of their most well known iconic outfits showcasing their most recent published book about motivation and discipline. Following this promotion, a text will provide and mostly cover a brief introduction and an overview of the celebrity's book which will try and convi...

1) Type up any feedback from your teacher in full (you do not need to write the mark/grade if you do not wish to). WWW: Abdul, good attempt at considering contexts how TV dramas reflect time of their productions Next steps:  1) Write a paragraph for Q1.3 on how HDM targets family audiences successfully 2) Complete LR blog tasks 2) Look at the mark scheme document linked above. Question 1.1 asks about mise-en-scene. What do we use to remember mise-en-scene? Give one example answer from the clip too - you'll find example answers in the mark scheme. CLAMPS: Costume, Lighting, Actor placement/movement, make-up,  props, setting. Example - Will’s costume – makes him look like he is from our world 3) Question 1.2 asks about narrative features in the extract. Look at the mark scheme to pick out  three  possible answers for this question.  •  Todorov (equilibrium): The empty city creates a sense of disequilibrium – that something  has gone wrong and needs to be...

  Historical, social and cultural contexts 1) What radio stations were offered by the BBC before 1967? BBC Radio Home (1939-1967) BBC Radio Light (1945-1967) BBC Third (1946-1970) 2) How was BBC radio reorganised in September 1967? What were the new stations that launched? On 30 September 1967, the Light Programme was split into Radio 1 offering continuous "Popular" music and Radio 2 for more 'Easy Listening'. 3) What was pirate radio and why was it popular? Pirate radio stations were unlicensed broadcasters often offshore on ships that played popular music that young people liked at the time. This wasn't available for BBC thus being the reason the popularity of pirate radios 4) Why did pirate radio stop broadcasting in 1967? The 1967 Marine Broadcasting Offences Act officially outlawed pirate radio stations. The Government had closed the legal loophole that allowed these stations to broadcast and these had a British audience of 10 to 15 million. 5) How did the BB...

  1) Research: Music videos Watch the following music videos and analyse an aspect of media language for each one: Music video 1:  Marshmello x YUNGBLUD x blackbear - Tongue Tied How is  narrative  used in this music video to engage the audience? The video shows chaotic scenes full of rebellion and emotion, echoing themes of freedom and frustration. Fast cuts, bold visuals, and dramatic moments keep viewers hooked, while the characters reflect real feelings many can relate to. It’s a visual rollercoaster that brings the song’s energy to life. Music video 2: Years & Years - I Wish I Knew How is  camerawork  and  mise-en-scene  used in this video? Use CLAMPS to remember the different aspects of mise-en-scene. The video includes frequent use of close-ups for us as the audience to observe the main protagonist's emotions, mood and feelings. The use of a high camera angle represents vulnerability to all of the people included in the music video. Mus...

1)   Television: Introduction to TV drama 2)  Doctor Who: Language and Representation 3)  Doctor Who: Audience and Industries 4)  His Dark Materials: Language and Representation 5)  His Dark Materials: Audience and Industries 6)  Industry contexts: the BBC and public service broadcasting

1) What is the BBC's mission statement? act in the public interest, serving all audiences through the provision of impartial, high-quality and distinctive output and services which inform, educate and entertain 2) How is the BBC funded? It is funded by the british government as it is a national tv channel 3) What must the BBC do to meet its public service broadcasting responsibilities? (Look at the five bullet points in the notes above). provide high-quality content that informs, educates, and entertains a wide range of audiences, while also reflecting the diversity of the UK 4) Who is the regulator for TV and Radio in the UK? You can find details on this in the notes above. ofcom   is the regulator for both TV and radio 5) How is TV and Radio regulated by Ofcom?  Ofcom is responsible for overseeing broadcasting standards and ensuring compliance with regulations.  They also handle complaints related to content on TV and radio.