archie a level media coursework

  Introduction: Reviews and features 1) Find one positive aspect and one criticism of  Deutschland 83  in the reviews. criticism- its shot through a wry sense of humour, that's not typical of German films so didn't do well in Germany positive-  It’s a perfect moment in a near-perfect series. Deutschland 83’s first episode of eight was the  most-watched foreign-language drama in UK history 2) Why does the second Guardian article suggest the Germans didn't like the show? The odd situation is that after decades of being seen as boring and ugly, Germany has found a way of making people abroad think it is cool and sexy – yet Germans don’t like it. I think I see why. As the show resembles the German east side as boring and much worse than the capitalist west side  3) Find three 'below the line' comments from either of the Guardian articles. What did the audience think of  Deutschland 83 ? Do you agree with the comments? pity the Germans don’t like it, ...

  1) Type up your feedback in  full  (you don't need to write the mark and grade if you want to keep this confidential). Grade C, mark 11/18, EBI: more detailed Q3 2) Read  the mark scheme for this assessment carefully. Write down the number of marks you achieved for the three questions: _/3; _/6; _/9. If you  didn't achieve full marks  in a question, write a bullet point on what you may have missed. 2/3,5/6,4/9 Q1) mention BBFC Q2) talk about film festival, sundace festival Q3)film was released close to yesterday was a reason it was also a failure  3) For  Question 2  on the promotion of  Blinded By The Light , use the mark scheme to identify  at least one  strategy used to promote the film that you  didn't  mention in your answer and  why  it was used. The key lesson from this question was to make  specific  reference to the CSP in your answer and ensure each explanation was  different . Soc...

  Task 1: Mail Online review of Capital 1) Re-read the  Mail Online review of  Capital . Why does it suggest that  Capital  features a left-wing ideology? It suggests capital is a left wing ideology due to its social issues and class struggle  2) Choose  three  quotes from the review that are particularly critical of  Capital  and paste them into your blogpost. Do you agree with the criticisms? Why? 1.The last 20 minutes contained no plot. Whatever story there had ever been was over. We just watched all the characters saying goodbye to each other, I agree with this criticism as it ends with a slow pace and I wanted more action or resolution 2. Capital was as stuffed full with fashionable causes as Jeremy Corbyn’s function diary, I mostly agree as crobyns diary is just filled with social issues but it depends on how you portray them in the series 3. Everything British came in for a dose of loathing,I agree as in capital everything British...

  Reviews and features 1) What positive points does the review pick out about  Capital ?  What criticisms are made - either of the TV drama or the original novel? The cast is brilliant, it’s based on an acclaimed novel, it’s relatable to a lot of Londoners. Criticisms are character depth and development and plot points may feel rushed  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? As it shows its social issues and the diverse experiences of the characters, it capture modern day London by showing various different neighbourhoods and ethnicities  Trailer analysis 1) How does the drama use camerawork to capture London life? The use of wide shots shows the iconic landmarks of London and also other things like busy streets this establishes the chaos in London but also the beauty  2) How does the trailer introduce the different narrative strands suggesting te...

  1)   British Film Industry factsheets #132 & #100 2)  Blinded By The Light  case study research   3)  Regulation - BBFC research and tasks  

  1) What is serial television drama? Write your own definition. A television show with continuous plot with an intense tone and mood throughout the show  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(1961-1969), The sweeney(1975-1978), The A team(1983-1987), Dallas(1978-1991), Knots landing(1979-1993) 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. Crime(prison break), medical(casualty), Period(mad men), science fiction(The walking dead), family(Dallas),  teen(Gossip girl) 4) Why is setting so important for TV drama? It establishes the context, the setting can also reflect the characters emotions and feeling and it can allow audiences to connect with the characters and what they are going through 5) How do TV dramas typically use character? What audience pleasures can be l...