Wednesday, 13 February 2013

Audience Theories - Home learning and independent study - Due in first Monday back after half-term

1. Firstly, you need to complete more essays for question 1a/ (Remember that it should mention progress across your different projects).
YOU SHOULD ALL HAVE A MINIMUM OF THREE ESSAYS ADDRESSING AT LEAST 3 OF THE 5 AREAS.
REDRAFT AND EXPAND IN A DIFFERENT COLOUR TO SHOW US WHERE YOU HAVE HAVE MADE IMPROVEMENTS.

THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE REQUIREMENT - DO NOT COME TO YOUR NEXT LESSON WITHOUT HAVING COMPLETED THIS.

If you know what's good for you, you'll complete your 4th one as well.

2. You must spend time going through all the theories we have discussed. Please use the PPT which are linked on the right (under Good Links). They will help to consolidate and strecth your knowledge.

THIS SHOULD TAKE QUITE SOME TIME - AT LEAST A COUPLE OF HOURS - TO REALLY DIGEST ALL THE INFORMATION AND CONDUCT FURTHER RESEARCH.

Your notes on your assigned area should be on your blog so that everyone else can turn to you as an expert in that area.

3. Wider reading and watching.
Find interesting links to videos and documents to consolidate your understanding of Audience Theories. Embed into / Link from your blog.
For example, you should all watch the Brooker video I posted last week and I seriously doubt that you have done it.
The PPT below is also very useful and informative. Take the time to read and explore.


Moral panicsnew from smcmediastudies

Do email if you struggle with any of these concepts but do remember that as A'Level students, you need to try and get unstuck on your own first.
 

Wednesday, 6 February 2013

Starting to investigate media effects theory

STARTERS...





David Gauntlett names 10 things wrong with Media Effects Theory:

Charlie Brooker - How TV ruined your life
WATCH IT!!