Amberly Hunt A2 Media

Key Media Theory Narrative Theory: Todorov  created a theory in the late sixties, which he believed that it could be applied to any type of film. He believed that all films followed the same narrative pattern and it would fit into these stages: Equilibrium - where we meet the characters at first  Disruption - where something happens to affect the   characters lives                                                     R ealisation - where the characters realise they need to fix the situation/disruption (for example in the Grand Budapest Hotel, the characters are faced with harsh times after a death and the start of war and need to find a way to deal with this). Dis-equilibrium - the characters have to deal with the situation and often try to fix it (as the story continues, the characters then find a way to keep their hotel in fine...

Media Terminology Media texts Any product that is being discussed is a media text and it is any form of media rather than written pieces (such as film and advertisements)  Media Studies Tools L anguage I nstitution A udience R epresentation Language – Codes and Conventions Media texts use the same rules dependent on what platforms they use. For example, film and TV follow the same rules as visual media, they all use shot types, camera angles and movement, mise-en-scene, editing and sound. The codes and conventions make it easier to know what media is being presented. Media Institutions Institutions are who make media texts; these are things such as big companies and conglomerate companies or small independent companies (e.g. conde nast, studiocanal, bbc, warner bros etc.) Media Audiences People who listen, watch or use media texts and they are grouped together by age, gender income and interests. Institutions work to make their media texts t...

I will be following the OCR exam board to complete my A2 course. This is the specification from the OCR website: The purpose of this unit is firstly to assess candidates’ ability to plan and construct media products using appropriate technical and creative skills (AO3); secondly to assess candidates’ application of knowledge and understanding in evaluating their own work, showing how meanings and responses are created (AO2); and finally to assess candidates’ ability to undertake, apply and present appropriate research (AO4). The unit requires candidates to engage with contemporary media technologies, giving them the opportunity to develop their own skills in these technologies. It also enables them to develop the skills of presentation that are required for further study at higher levels and in the workplace.  Essentially I need to create a media text and two other  ancillary texts, using a variety of media forms and techniques to create and devel...