archie a level media coursework

  Independent: British viewers can't get enough of foreign-language dramas 1) What does the article suggest regarding the traditional audience for foreign-language subtitled media? subtitles are a welcome enforcement for us to focus. "When you read subtitles, you have to be glued to the screen 2) What does Walter Iuzzolino suggest is the key appeal of his 'Walter Presents' shows? Fiction has an important role admits luzzolino  3) The article makes an interesting claim for the popularity of subtitles in the multi-screen age. What does it suggest? we're frequently distracted from our TV viewing by Twitter feeds and a pinging WhatsApp, subtitles are a welcome enforcement for us to focus 4) What are the other audiences pleasures of foreign TV drama suggested by the article? Another pleasure is surveillance learning about the country and also its past  Film School Rejects: The foreign TV dramas you're missing out on 1) What does the article tell us about Deutschland...

Media Magazine -  A Postmodern Reimagining of the Past 1) What were the classic media representations of the Cold War? A stereotypical good vs evil binary opposition  2) Why does Deutschland 83 provide a particularly good example for postmodern analysis?  As it shows realistic events of the history of the Cold War to show a dramatic narrative and shape audiences perception of truth  3) Pick out some of the aspects of the opening of episode 1 and explain why they are significant. The setting immediately establishes east Germany and how its inferior to west Germany showing it through the supermarket scene and barbecue scene  4) How does the party scene at Martin's mum's house subvert stereotypes of East Germany in the Cold War? As it shows a house party with all friends but east Germany was presented as strict on surveillance and a lack of freedom  5) What aspects of the episode set in West Germany offer postmodern elements? The use of intertextuality as the ...

  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...