AC's media blog-coursework

Reviews and features Read the following review and feature on  Capital : Guardian review by Sam Wollaston London Evening Standard: five things you need to know about  Capital 1) What positive points does the review pick out about  Capital ?  What criticisms are made - either of the TV drama or the original novel? A great representation of London and the diversity that there is in it show by the amazing cast. 2) What references can you find in the reviews and feature to the idea Capital is a 'state-of-the-nation' drama? How does it capture modern-day London? It show many different problems citizens of  London go trough and it captures the massive wealth inequality in London. Trailer analysis Watch the trailer for  Capital : 1) How does the drama use camerawork to capture London life? All of the shots are taken in London and they introduce many characters and their jobs. 2) How does the trailer introduce the different narrative strands suggesting tension or e...

1) Research the  BBFC  in more detail: what is the institution responsible for? How is it funded? What link does it have to government? This  history of the BBFC page  may help. It is funded through charged fees .  The BBFC is here to assist everyone in the UK in selecting content that is appropriate for their age. 2) Read this  BBFC guide to how films are rated . Summarise the process in 50 words. The BBFC films are rated based on their content to help people make informed choices. They include factors like language, themes,  sex  and violence. After that they are classified based on the ratings they get such as 18+. 3) Read this  BBFC section on landmark decisions . Why did The Dark Knight generate a large amount of media coverage regarding its certificate? Do you agree with the 12A certificate The Dark Knight was awarded? It generated so much coverage as it is quite a violent movie that a lot of people would say it...

  Film Poster Analysis   Mise-en-scene blog tasks   Mise-en-scene recreation planning   Mise-en-scene video feedback and learner response   Lighting blog tasks   Parallel and contrapuntal sound video   Sound analysis: blog tasks   Sound video feedback and learner response  Cinematography practical task  Cinematography: blog analysis tasks  Cinematography video feedback and learner response  Editing video: Continuity task   Editing Blog task essay  Capital: Case study blog tasks

  1) What is serial television drama? Write your own definition. They are dramas that have a continuous plot that is unravelled episode by episode. They follow many story arcs of many characters which makes the narrative quite complex. 2) List five of the TV dramas discussed in the history of the genre on page 1 of the factsheet. How has the genre evolved over time? The Avengers, Danger Man, The Sweeney, Minder, Doctor Who. They went from  3) List the sub-genres of TV drama featured in the factsheet. Come up with your own example of an existing TV drama to fit each category. Family - Modern Family Medical - Greys Anatomy Police Procedural (crime) - NCIS 4) Why is setting so important for TV drama? It has to create a sense of familiarity. For example family dramas like Modern Family is often in their house so it has an effect on us.  Because  TV dramas tend to take place in recognisable settings with regular locations that characters can inhab...