Thursday, 28 September 2017

Lesson 3c - Analysis of media texts

Lesson 3c - Analysis of media texts

Learning Objectives:
K: The expectations of a successful analysis.
U: How to use different elements to analyse a media text successfully.
BAT: Undertake an analysis of a given text using your own interpretation of the elements covered in class.
CO: Use Media Terminology throughout your verbal and written communication.

What makes a media product successful?
  • Sets
  • Cliff Hangers
  • Twists
  • Follows Conventions
  • Star Power
  • Marketing
  • Likeable Characters
  • Producing Power
  • Visual Quality
Swiss Army Man Analysis Part 1

Swiss Army Man Analysis Part 2

Friends Analysis

Monday, 25 September 2017

Lesson 3b - Camera movement V Genre

MONDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2017

Lesson 3b - Camera movement V Genre

Learning Objectives:

  • K: Terminology for camera movement.
  • U: How camera movements create meaning and how they can be linked to genre.
  • BAT: Create a quizlet to evidence your knowledge of camera movements and how they create meaning and how they are used.  How can they relates to genre.
  • CO: To use Media language throughout your verbal and written communication.
  • LP5: Camera Movement article one - click here.

My Sway presentation on Camera Movements:

Monday, 18 September 2017

Lesson 3 - Media Language V Genre

Lesson 3 - Media Language V Genre

Learning Objectives:

K: the areas of study referring to media language as directed by the OCR spec.
U: how media language affects genre.
BAT: demonstrate your understanding of how these areas are applied via a practical activity.
C.O: Use media terminology (both old and new) in your verbal and written communication).
LP5 (Wider reading): click on this link... The Power of The Media.

https://sway.com/W1d4LT7I11xQAiQd?ref=Link
Link to my presentation on Genre

Thursday, 14 September 2017

Lesson 2 - Your Visual Dictionary - Media Language

Lesson Objectives:


K: Key elements that make up media language.
U: How these elements create/influence meaning and audience reading.
BAT: Demonstrate your understanding of key media language through a practical activity.
C.O: Use media terminology throughout lesson in your verbal and written communication.

Monday, 11 September 2017

Lesson 1 - Monday 11th September 2017

Lesson Objectives:

K: The importance of using digital technology in your media studies course.

U: How to use "blogging" as your Media Book and revision booklet.
BAT: Use blogging and other technology to record information effectively.
CO: Use Media Terminology throughout verbal and written communication.
Wider Reading (LP5): Explore a series of educational media blogs to see examples of how other students use it - to be done at home.

http://hachocralevelmedia.blogspot.co.uk/p/this-is-step-by-step-on-how-to-set-up.html







  • POPPLET: Allows you to create your own mind maps.
  • PHOTOPEACH: Allows you to create slideshows.
  • PREZI: Allows you to create interactive presentations.
  • TIMETOAST : Allows you to create different timelines.
  • YOUTUBE VIDEOS: Allows entertainment or education through a website full of videos.
  • EMAZE: Allows you to create and share presentations and websites.
  • LINOit :Allows you to have an online pin board for notes.
  • A LINK TO ANOTHER WEBSITE THAT YOU MADE
  • VOKI: Allows you to create a character to teach foreign languages.
  • SURVEY MONKEY: Allows you to create an online survey.
  • SOCIAL WEBSITE
  • PADLET: Allows you to create an online bulletin board.
  • CREATE TOP TRUMP CARDS
  • PINTEREST: Allows you to create mood boards based on different topics.






  • MICROSOFT SWAY: Allows you to create and share interactive reports, presentations, personal stories.






  • POWTOON: Allows you to create animated presentations.
  • CANVA: A programme that allows you to design.
  • SWIPE.TO: Allows you to present online to others as well as letting them respond back to you.

  • Daily MaIl and Guardian Mind Maps