The Media Studies AS exam (which makes up for 50% of our overall marks) differenciates from the coursework that we're studying at the moment. The coursework revolves more around magazines, and what they symbolise- the exam side of things focuses more on TV Drama and Film (with film being studied in A2, or Year 13)
In Year 12, TV Drama will be the main focus. There are a few different sub-genres in TV Dramas; these include
- Crime
- Sci Fi
- Detective
- Soap Opera
- Comedy
- Medical
- Book Adaptation
- Period Drama
- Thriller
- Costume Drama
...and many more
As time goes on, and we develop our knowledge on the 'TV Drama' side of Media Studies, we'll get to know a lot more about techniques and such; and not just what you would see on the surface. Because really, that's what Media Studies is about, 'studying' the media- in great detail. Going into depth and exploring the different ways in which directors/producers portray their thoughts and ideas onto our TV screens. It's fair to say, I'm looking forward to it all- and what's about to come.
Do add class notes as you go and keep up to date with the TV drama research:
ReplyDelete1.Research types of TV drama and give 3 examples of each
2.Research scheduling – what proportion of the TV schedules are drama? When are drama series or one-offs scheduled and why? What audience do you think they have? Explore the notion of mainstream and niche audiences in relation to the scheduling of TV drama
3.Representation of social groups. How do different TV dramas represent social groups and social issues? Conflict – what dramatic conflicts are represented between social groups? How does shot selection and directorial choice demonstrate this?
4.What roles or jobs are there in a TV drama eg. Director, producer
5.Find a selection of stills from TV dramas demonstrating the range of shot types (CU, WS etc) and annotate in detail, exploring why and how this shot type has been chosen, including how social groups are represented.
6.Create a glossary of TV drama terminology eg. Wide shot, Mise-en-scene
7. Develop a pitch for your own TV drama, specifying plot, setting, characters/actors.
Assessment question: H.W research & plan ESSAY
ReplyDeleteCompare the way two TV dramas construct representations of gender using the following:
1. Camera shots, angles, movement and composition
2. Mise-en-scene
Remember:
· Construct a strong, sustained argument
· Give specific examples as evidence and
refer to a range of examples of the genre.
· Use correct terminology and refer to
theory