A2 PARallel Study Term 1A

Here are a few useful links to help you with general media A2 Issues and Debates, as well as specific topics you may choose for your MEST 4 Critical Investigation

Remember to quote or attribute your source in MEST 4 e.g. "In an article in the Guardian from 8th September 2014, the film critic Peter Bradshaw states: "

Post 911 US Film:  http://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2011/sep/08/9-11-films-hollywood-handle

 BBFC (not the BBC) case studies:  Decisions on film ratings (U 12A  15 etc)     http://www.bbfc.co.uk/case-studies


general theory:  http://www.slideshare.net/MissOzzy/theory-theorists

http://www.slideshare.net/jonmeier/a2-media-theory-part-1

http://www.slideshare.net/jonmeier/a2-media-theory-part-2

Friday 13th July

No lesson officially  but I will be around in Room 21 to help you with advert posters and radio recording. A Mac will be available in the room. You will present the tasks on Friday 20th and it will be used in  UCAS comments.
You will be given a mark out of 10 for each of these: Authenticity  Creativity   Technical Flair

summer work July 2012

1)  Clockwork Orange questions

2) Write a 20 question learning Quiz on The Murdoch Empire + 100 word ‘blog’ entry on ‘Is Murdoch a media villain’?
3) RAILING analysis of a 5 minute clip from a film or a viral advert
4) Do A 'TAP' analysis of a film. Use the (TAP) prompt Sheet

Reminder of work to be completed for presentation on  Friday 20th July

1) your company has made a hard-hitting documentary about the lifestyle and impact of celebrities. It is to be broadcast on Thursday at 9.00pm on Channel 4. 

Design 2 poster ads for your programme. (use shock, unexpected / visual puns/ contrast)

2) Make a 5 minute radio phone-in on the theme of celebrity. Must have a presenter, stings, beds and jingles + 3 speakers.  Phone voices must be created using filters 

Welcome to Year 13

We have looked at celebrity culture in terms of critical perspectives
There is more work to be done here so that you start switching in to the standards of A2

Revision Surgery

I will be available for you to go through essays and general revision - one to one, or in small groups
at the following times - sessions last about 40 mins

Friday 25th 1.30-3.30
Monday 28th 11.00-12.30
Tuesday lesson which you all attend anyway
Tuesday 29th 1.30-3.30
Wednesday 30th 1.30-3.30
Friday 1st June 1.30-3.30
Monday  11th June 11.00-12.30
Tuesday 12th June 4.00-5.00

PLEASE TRY TO ATTEND, WITH AN EXAMPLE OF SOME WORK
e-mail me at least a day ahead, just to confirm.


read the previous posts carefully for advice
Here's a Frankfurt School theory summary:   http://alturl.com/28ra8