TV assessment learner response

1) Type up your feedback in full - WWW & EBI. You do not have to write your mark and grade if you don't want to.

Good response for Q2 clearly able to explain some of the differences of social contexts have changed over time. eg women's empowerment 

able to offer media terminology in your response

In Q2 it would be encouraged to comment on all of LAIR. In this question you could have mentioned BBC as an industry

2) Write a definition for intertextuality to make sure you know this terminology.

When one media text references another another media text 

3) Write a list of narrative theories that you could have used for question 1.2. How do these relate to Class? You can refer to the extract or any other moment in episode 4 of Class.

Propp character theory

Todorov Equilibrium theory

Barthes Actions and Engima codes

4) How do the four aspects of Blumler and Katz's Uses and Gratifications theory apply to Class? Give specific examples from episode 4 of Class.

Creates a personal relationship with April and ram relationship and April's dysfunctional family

5) Write a plan for question 2 in the assessment - the 20-mark essay on social and cultural contexts. Use the mark scheme to help you and aim to plan an introduction, conclusion and at least three detailed paragraphs.

Class Was diverse with BAME community representation 

Dysfunctional families are also shown awareness 

Includes LGBT characters making it more diverse

Doctor Who was more traditional as it was made in 1960s

All white cast as it was a white dominated society

Space Race between Russia and USA to visit the moon

Doctors racism which was tolerated

6) What topics do you need to revise for next week's PPE? List at least three topics, theories or CSPs.

Class

Doctor Who

Audience theories eg Blumer and katz and hypodermic needle theory

Introduction to Newspapers: blog task

1) What type of news can you typically find in a tabloid newspaper?

Tabloids are photo dominated which are easier to read and shorter articles. It also uses emotive language and soft news  

2) What type of news can you typically find in a broadsheet newspaper?

Broadsheet are text dominated and use more advance language with less emotive speech.

3) If someone is left-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read?

Left-wing are more likely to read tabloid as it is socialist; in favour of reform and social equality so the support the labour party. 

4) If someone is right-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read?

Right-wing are more likely to read broadsheet as it is conservative; traditional and in favour of low taxes. 

5) Why has there been a decline in newspaper sales in the last 20 years?

Newspapers have been declining due to the internet and no need to print out sheets

6) Why is a free press important in a democracy like the UK?

The freedom of the press in the UK has declined dramatically – threatening the basis of our democracy

Class: Language and Representation blog tasks

1) Write and NCIS analysis for the episode - using notes from the screening in class . Make specific,detailed references to moments in the text using media terminology(e.g.media language- camera shots and movement,diegetic/non-diegetic sound,mise-en-scene etc.) 

Narrative:Shared heart,Relationships (Ram and April),Parent's evening,April's Dad ,little flower petals.April gets into a fight with her dad,April goes to fight Corakinus. 

Character: Corakinus,April,Ram,Ensemble cast-'previously on',New Headteacher, April's Mum-'don't let the chair fool you' 

Iconography: Costume-Corakinus/shadow kin ,Prop;sword,CGI effect - blue lights,cabinet of souls,little flower petals,dead squirrel 

Setting:Shadow realm,classroom,School,Car,Kitchen,Bedroom

2)How does Todorov's theory of equilibrium apply to Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Try and use the expanded version of Todorov's theory : Equilibrium - Disruption - Recognition - Reparation - New Equilibrium 

Equilibrium - shared heart of April and Corakinus 

Disruption - April's dad is shown, April finds out that the aliens are coming and the introduction of the flower petals 

Recognition - Headteacher talks to Miss Quill about the flower petals 

Reparation - Opens/jumps into the portal 

New Equilibrium - "Next time" scene as there is a part 2

3) Applying Propp's character theory, what character roles do each of the main characters in Class fit into? Alternatively, you may wish to discuss how characters do not fit Propp's character types.

It demonstrates that the hero could be April because she seeks freedom from Corakinus, she could also be the princess because she has the heart of Corakinus and needs to be free. The False hero is Ram Singh because he helps April but couldn't. The helper is Tanya as she doesn't play a huge role in the episode but tries and helps them because of her intelligence. The villain is Corakinus because he kills people and is part of the Shadow World.Quill helps the hero and therefore is the donor.

4) What enigma and action codes (Barthes) can you find in Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Make specific, detailed reference to the text using media terminology (e.g. media language - camera shots, diegetic/non-diegetic sound, mise-en-scene etc.)

The action codes of April having Corakinus heart and Ram Singh's leg getting cut off makes the audience intrigued and wonder what happens next. The use of Corakinus and the makeup he wears in order to look abnormal makes us want to know what role he plays in the episode and how much of evil he truly is.

5) What examples of binary opposition (Levi-Strauss) can you find in Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? How do these create narrative or drama for the audience?

Light vs Dark - Shadow world and earth Good 

Evil vs Good April who wants freedom and done nothing wrong contrasts to Corakinus who kills innocent people like Ram's girlfriend 

Parent vs Child - April's dad and April are not on good terms because he paralysed her mother

Representations

1) How is gender represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Are gender stereotypes reinforced or subverted?
April goes on a quest to save her own heart with her newly obtained power of summoning swords on command without relying on the help of a man to help her. The stereotype of men is subverted by Ram and his dad's open and loving relationship

2) How is age (e.g. teenagers; older people like teachers or parents) represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Does the show reinforce or challenge stereotypes about young people?

The representation of adults in the media is reinforced by Tanya's mum scolding her for talking to a Ram

3) How is race and ethnicity represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Are stereotypes reinforced or subverted?

Co-owner of a lonely heart represent diversity with Asian (Ram) and black (Tanya) characters

4) How is sexuality represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? How does this reflect the BBC's remit to represent modern Britain?
They represent both heterosexual (April and Ram) and homosexual relationships (Charlie and Matteus)

5) How is disability represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Why are disabled people generally under-represented in the media and how does Class try to address this?

April's mum has been paralysis and in a wheel chair  and is trying to prove the struggle of being disabled

Doctor Who: Audience and Industry: blog tasks

Audience

1) Who is the target audience for Doctor Who? Has it changed since 1963?

The target audience has has changed since 1963 as it may have targeted males due to the stereotype than men are interested in science. It got rebooted for a younger generation.

2) What audience psychographic groups might particularly enjoy Doctor Who?

The target audience for Doctor Who are form ages 12-40 as the reboot introduced new generations to the show. Both genders as they are represented in Doctor Who.

It is targeted towards young adults of both genders and of all classes.It is also mainstream so millions of people watch the BBC.

3) What audience pleasures are offered by An Unearthly Child? Apply Blumler and Katz's Uses and Gratifications theory to the episode. Make sure you provide specific examples from the episode to support your ideas.

Personal Identity:Doctor Who offers its audience an education about space travel, science and history. 

Personal Relationships:Audience many gain connections with Susan, the teachers or the Doctor.

Diversion (Escapism):As Doctor Who is a sci-fi drama so it would allow the audience to escape

Surveillance (Information / Facts):Doctor Who offers its audience an education about space travel, science and history.  

4) What additional Uses and Gratifications would this episode provide to a modern 2020 audience?

Diversion because it allows the audience to escape out of realism

5) Thinking of the 3 Vs audience pleasures (Visceral, Vicarious and Voyeuristic pleasures), which of these can be applied to An Unearthly Child?

Visceral pleasure some scenes could race someones's heart beat due to cliff hangers.


Industries

1) What was the television industry like in 1963? How many channels were there?

The only 3 channels were ITV,BBC1 and BBC2 so there was less opposition and competition 

2) Why is Doctor Who such an important franchise for the BBC? 

It’s the longest running sci-fi show and brings in a huge amount of revenue for the BBC.

3) How does Doctor Who meet the BBC's mission statement to 'inform, educate and entertain'?
It has a lot of science information and provides action, drama and suspense for audiences.

4) How is the BBC funded?
The BBC is funded through TV licenses and shows no adverts.

5) Who regulates the BBC and what is the watershed?

The BBC is regulated by OfCOM  (OfCOM oversees all media channels and produces a code of conduct that all media channels must follow or have their licence to make content removed and/or be fined heavily)  and the watershed is at 9 pm and it states shows of a high rating are only to be shown after 9 pm.