Josh Lobb GCSE Blog

L/O: To apply the theoretical framework media texts. What is the Theoretical Framework? Four major concepts, or ideas, which form the basis of the subject content : Media Language  Media Institutions  Media Audiences Media Representative Media Language  This covers terms used, how texts are constructed and the messages conveyed. It includes: Camerawork (Cinematography) Soundtrack Mise-en-scene Editing  Soundtrack Includes ALL sounds heard in a film/TV: Music Sound Effects Dialogue Voiceover   Mise-en-scene includes everything that can be seen in a frame: Costume Props Setting Hair and Make up Lighting Actor positioning  Body language and facial expression  Editing Includes all the POST PRODUCTION work on a moving image: Transitions Pace and speed of cuts  CGI Green screening  Group 4 (Mise-en-scene): The joker wears a lot of makeup ...

Thursday 12th September L/O: To discuss what Media is and how it impacts our lives Definition of Media: "The main means of mass communication". Different types of Media: Social Media  Newspapers Television Radio Magazines Podcast Film Posters Apps Email Blogs But, the main purpose of Media is to make money. Media Influence Some adverts may say "If you wear this bag to school you will be the coolest kid at school". If an idol/celebrity is wearing a piece of clothing, some people may be influenced to buy it. If a celebrity says/does something people will copy them. The news may influence you to believe in fake news which leads to potential world problems such as riots, protests and potential street fighting. Is entertainment the main purpose of Media? I believe the main reason of Media is money. Some people may disagree on this because people enjoy and believe most of the stories on the Media and some may say that it is fo...

These are a few of my favourite topics: Films: Most of the nightmare on Elm Street films and horror in general. TV Shows: Pingu, Peaky Blinders, Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air and Top Boy. Video Games: Black Ops 3, Minecraft, Rocket League, Rainbow six siege  and Club Penguin. Magazines: I don't tend to read magazines but when i was younger, I use to read magazines about video games.  Radio Stations: I rarely listen to the radio but if I was to listen to it I would listen to Radio 1 or Heart. Newspaper: I don't read the newspaper but if I was to pick one I would pick the North Cornwall Advertiser because I work for them. Social Networks: I tend to use Instagram the most mainly to text my friends but i use Facebook and Snapchat as well.