Tuesday, 12 May 2015

TV DRAMA: Dr WHO (GENDER)

Today we do exam practice using the January 2009 paper, analysing the representation of gender. Hand in for marking.

Friday, 8 May 2015

TV DRAMA: MERLIN (CLASS AND STATUS)

Today we do a mini-mock exam practice using the June 2011 paper, analysing the representation of class and status. Hand in for marking.

Thursday, 7 May 2015

TV DRAMA: SPOOKS (GENDER) & THE HISTORY BOYS (REGIONAL IDENTITY)

Today we do exam practice using the TV series Spooks, analysing the representation of gender and The History Boys (regional identity).

Tuesday, 5 May 2015

FILM INDUSTRY

Today we revise for the exam by examining the impact of media ownership on the film industry. We work through each of the 7 bullet points on the Specification.

Friday, 1 May 2015

FILM INDUSTRY

Today we revise for the exam by examining cross-media convergence and synergy in the film industry. 

We also work on the exam question examining digital technology in the film industry. 

You write the essay and hand it in for marking.

Thursday, 30 April 2015

TV DRAMA: EXTRAS (DISABILITY)

Today we do exam practice using the TV show Extras, analysing the representation of disability. Hand in for marking.

Thursday, 23 April 2015

IMAX

What does IMAX offer? According to the presentation that we viewed, IMAX laser projection pushes creative boundaries and offers audiences pure colours in a wide gamut, high contrast enhanced colours with deep saturation, which makes for life-like images. It also offers extraordinary surround sound qualities.