The pluralistic model is a model which lets the audience think for themselves in an active role and believe that the media is not always true. This theory is seen to be a theory which takes in the audience interest and their choice it does not try to mediate the text in any way to tell the truth.
The Hegemony model is a biased view on the media which is seen by the audience. This model sugessts that the upper rurling class who are involved in the industry have a big influence on the media as they show what they want the audience to see.
The model which i think is most relevant to me is a bit of both of them. I think this because me myself, can be both an active and passive depeding on the media text that I'am focusing on.
Thursday 20 November 2008
5 summary points about the essay....
- The essay was free flowing and fluent through out her writing. There quotes were all Incorporated really well within her essay.
- There question was not vague but not detailed however, it was debatable and they explained and debated about it really well.
- The structure of their essay was clear cut and concise, it was always straight to the point, they did not waffle on.
- The terminology was all correct and well used, it did not feel as the candidate as trying to show off and just right big words everywhere.
- The subject they chose to base their essay on was very interesting and it looks like the candidate had some interest in it.
Monday 17 November 2008
Close textual analysis...
Media Language- what techniques are being used to make meaning in the text?
Semiotics- The signs and points of anchoring that are most recognisable in this scene are aspects like when the "gang" smash up a car outside the person house. This signifies that the"gang" are very serious and are not scared of the consequences.
Cinematography, camera work- In the scene there are various shots of medium and long. In the scene where the protagonist is in the club after he has just taken drugs we see the camera lens go a bit blurry to put us in the character shoes.
mise-en-scene- The clothing that the character are quite old styled and old fashioned. This may be because the film is set in the past but it suggests that the style of costume to fit that time period. The facical expressions that are shown in the scene are mainly anger and hatred as we clips of the "gang" forming and they way they made into the "gang" by their fighting skills.
Lighting- The lighting in the scene is a contrast of both light and dark. This can suggest that there are elements in the film that are both good and bad meaning that there is a good side as well as a bad one.
Sound- In the scene the music is non-digetic and there is also a voiceover. The voiceover is from the point of view of the main protagonist as we are put in his minds and thoughts.
Editing- The scene consits of jump cuts and dissolves to put us in the mind frame of the protagonist when he has just taken drugs.
Institution- who produces, distributes, regulates the text?
Production- Non Hollywood
promotion: opening sequence
Distribution- Art house cinema
Genre- what type of text is it?
Genre conventions- The genre conventions that are shown in the scene is the urban rural setting on Essex. The characters themes are all violent people who love to fight.
Film Genre- The genre from focusing closely on the scene above, shows that film is an action packed film with violent and drug polluted issues with in it.
Broadcast fiction genre- The film is a one off made production as it is based on a real story account of the rang rover murders.
Representation- who or what is being represented in the text? how?
Gender- The gender which is most profound in the scene are males. This suggests that it was a patriarchal society where men were the dominant sex. It is a partially assumptive society however it is slowly changing as women are becoming more known for their establishments.
Stereotypes- The stereotypes that the scene follows are that of a football hooligan and the actions they take towards certain situations i.e they are violent to everyone and beat everyone up.
Mediation- I do not know if the scene which I have analysed is a mediated it or not as it based on a true story.
Naturalism- The scene creates a sense or realism as it shows the middle class and upper class so it gives a sense of both worlds.
Audience- who consumes the text?
Target audience- The target audience for this scene will be partically men who are bouncers. The primaralry audience would be D and E demographic socio classed via personal identity. The secondary audience would A and B classes via surveillance purposes.
Expectations- The expectations of the scene are fulfuilled as is shows the gritty Essex boys and what they do best which is what I expected as it is a violent film which follows the action conventions.
Narrative pleasures- The narrative pleasures of the scene are ironic as it shows that there are people out there that are bigger and better than you.
Ideology- what are the belief systems/messages/values underpinning the text?
Dominant ideology- The dominant ideology that are portrayed in the film are a male doninant socitey which is drug influenced.
Positive values- The positive values is that it was made to inform people that drugs and violence is not always the case and people can die if they are careful wih their actions.
Patriarchy- Misogyny.
Narrative- how is the narrative in the text organized and structured?
Narrative- The narrative in this scene builds up the tension for the audiene as it introduces the characters which leaves the narrative quite open as the audiene do not know a lot bout them.
Non- linear narrative- The narrative is non linear as it has a mixture of characters which are yet to unveail however, are led on by the voicover.
Narrative roles- The narrative roles in the film are good vs bad, hero vs villans. however this can be argues as the villan is the hero in the film.
Enigma codes- This particular scene raises many enigmas codes for the audience as they are questioning which character is going to appear next and what is his role in the film.
Tuesday 4 November 2008
Delicious tags....
tp://www.aber.ac.uk/media/Modules/MC30820/represent.html
http://www.jamaicagleaner.com/gleaner/20071028/focus/focus6.html
http://books.google.com/books?id=y87qYiZcnocC&pg=PA118&lpg=PA118&dq=alfie+masculinity&source=web&ots=ttiykN_zOi&sig=OWaylbBoaLDFtey8SML29buecJM&hl=en#PPA118,M1
http://hugoschwyzer.net/2008/05/22/reprint-a-longish-entry-on-male-insecurity-and-anti-feminist-backlash/#more-2278
http://www.jneurosci.org/cgi/content/full/25/25/5984#FIG3
http://www.aber.ac.uk/media/Documents/intgenre/intgenre1.html
http://www.katpad.co.uk/media%20website%202000/gangster%20genre.html
http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-119370962.html
http://www.unomaha.edu/jrf/antifem.htm
http://www.brightlightsfilm.com/61/61womeninprison.html
http://www.jamaicagleaner.com/gleaner/20071028/focus/focus6.html
http://books.google.com/books?id=y87qYiZcnocC&pg=PA118&lpg=PA118&dq=alfie+masculinity&source=web&ots=ttiykN_zOi&sig=OWaylbBoaLDFtey8SML29buecJM&hl=en#PPA118,M1
http://hugoschwyzer.net/2008/05/22/reprint-a-longish-entry-on-male-insecurity-and-anti-feminist-backlash/#more-2278
http://www.jneurosci.org/cgi/content/full/25/25/5984#FIG3
http://www.aber.ac.uk/media/Documents/intgenre/intgenre1.html
http://www.katpad.co.uk/media%20website%202000/gangster%20genre.html
http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-119370962.html
http://www.unomaha.edu/jrf/antifem.htm
http://www.brightlightsfilm.com/61/61womeninprison.html
Monday 3 November 2008
10 Key words....
Binary opposition- When two aspects such as good and evil are brought togther.
I will use binary opposition in my study by talking about when good and evil come togther and how it changed the film.
Critical Autonomy- When a person can think for themselves and be able to come up with their own ideas.
I need to make sure that critical autonomy stands out through out my study in order for me to get a higher mark.
Patriarchal- When a society is patriarchal it means that it is a male dominant society.
In my study I will be talking bout patriarchal society and how it has changed over time.
Iconography- The distinguishing elements, in terms of props and visual details which characterise a genre.
I will talk about the iconic symbols that are used in my film such as drugs and guns.
New man- A term used to describe a new type of masculinity indentified and developed by advertising media.
I will be comparing the new man in more recent texts to how the man was represented in the 80's.
Multiplex- A large cinema complex that operates several screens showing different films under one roof.
I need to talk about multiplex cinemas and how my film only made it in the cinema for short period of time.
New ladism- A Term which is applied to the the male backlash agaisnt feminism and girl power, as exemplified by the values represented.
I will talk about new ladism and how the male backlash is represented in my film.
Feminism- Political movement to advance the status of women by challenging values, social constructions and socioeconomic practices which disadvantage women and favour men.
I will talk about feminism in my study and how the values of women have changed and what they were like.
connotation- A meaning attributal to an image beyond the obvious denotational level.
I will use connotations in my study to talk about the connotation red and how often it appears in the film.
Representation-The process whereby the media construct versions of people, places and events in images , words or sound for transmission throught media texts to an audience.
I will talk about all the different representations that are brought up in the film and how they are represented and why they are represented in that way.
I will use binary opposition in my study by talking about when good and evil come togther and how it changed the film.
Critical Autonomy- When a person can think for themselves and be able to come up with their own ideas.
I need to make sure that critical autonomy stands out through out my study in order for me to get a higher mark.
Patriarchal- When a society is patriarchal it means that it is a male dominant society.
In my study I will be talking bout patriarchal society and how it has changed over time.
Iconography- The distinguishing elements, in terms of props and visual details which characterise a genre.
I will talk about the iconic symbols that are used in my film such as drugs and guns.
New man- A term used to describe a new type of masculinity indentified and developed by advertising media.
I will be comparing the new man in more recent texts to how the man was represented in the 80's.
Multiplex- A large cinema complex that operates several screens showing different films under one roof.
I need to talk about multiplex cinemas and how my film only made it in the cinema for short period of time.
New ladism- A Term which is applied to the the male backlash agaisnt feminism and girl power, as exemplified by the values represented.
I will talk about new ladism and how the male backlash is represented in my film.
Feminism- Political movement to advance the status of women by challenging values, social constructions and socioeconomic practices which disadvantage women and favour men.
I will talk about feminism in my study and how the values of women have changed and what they were like.
connotation- A meaning attributal to an image beyond the obvious denotational level.
I will use connotations in my study to talk about the connotation red and how often it appears in the film.
Representation-The process whereby the media construct versions of people, places and events in images , words or sound for transmission throught media texts to an audience.
I will talk about all the different representations that are brought up in the film and how they are represented and why they are represented in that way.
SHEP Analysis of my film...
Social- The social factors which are aroused in the film is that how men were represented in the 80's and how they changed over time for the good or the bad.
Historical- The historical factors which are brought up in my film is the male backlash and how feminism and patriarchal society was in the 80's.
Economical-???
Political- My film made massive headlines in the news as it is based on the true story of the range rover murders which occurred in Essex. Therefore, I could gather articles from the past and see if the film was mediated to sell or was it the exact actual events that happened.
Historical- The historical factors which are brought up in my film is the male backlash and how feminism and patriarchal society was in the 80's.
Economical-???
Political- My film made massive headlines in the news as it is based on the true story of the range rover murders which occurred in Essex. Therefore, I could gather articles from the past and see if the film was mediated to sell or was it the exact actual events that happened.
GRAVIL Acroynm...
Genre and Narrative- The genre of Rise of The Foot Solider is a hard hitting British gangster crime movie. The narrative of the film I would say follows Todorov's theory of the equilibrium, disequilibrium and new equilibrium.
Representation- The film represents many things such as drugs, male power (patriarchal society), prostitution, violence and males in the late 80's to the early 90's.
Audience- The audience that I think my film targets at is males from the 80's with a interest in football. However, the secondary audience could be people of a A and B social class as they could watch this film for surveillance purposes.
Values and Ideology- The values and ideology of my film is that it shows how feminism has changed over the years and how the male backlash has been incorporated.
Instiutions- The instituions of film are small budget companies called Optimum realeses and Flakjacket films.
Language of Media- ???
Representation- The film represents many things such as drugs, male power (patriarchal society), prostitution, violence and males in the late 80's to the early 90's.
Audience- The audience that I think my film targets at is males from the 80's with a interest in football. However, the secondary audience could be people of a A and B social class as they could watch this film for surveillance purposes.
Values and Ideology- The values and ideology of my film is that it shows how feminism has changed over the years and how the male backlash has been incorporated.
Instiutions- The instituions of film are small budget companies called Optimum realeses and Flakjacket films.
Language of Media- ???
Film Critics
"This chronicle of brutish violence doesn't exactly glamorise criminality."
"Once embroiled in that game, it's only a matter of time before rival gangs and in-house treachery rear up, leading to the infamous 1998 'Rettendon Range Rover murders' shotgun slaying."
"The three-decade span, the narrative voiceover, the gloating scenes of torture, the freeze-frames all tell us: too far."
"It does appear to regard it as worthy of respect, which is possibly worse."
"Once embroiled in that game, it's only a matter of time before rival gangs and in-house treachery rear up, leading to the infamous 1998 'Rettendon Range Rover murders' shotgun slaying."
"The three-decade span, the narrative voiceover, the gloating scenes of torture, the freeze-frames all tell us: too far."
"It does appear to regard it as worthy of respect, which is possibly worse."
Research on British gangster film Lock Stock...
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a 1998 British crime film directed and written by Guy Ritchie.
A brutally comic tale about a group of London friends who find themselves deep in debt to an East End tough, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is quick-paced, stylized, and highly entertaining. In his debut feature film, director-writer Guy Ritchie weaves a tangled web of shady, blithely eccentric characters and several storylines, all of them coming together in a gleeful explosion of murder and mayhem.
Set in a grubby, working-class armpit of London's East End, the complex story centers on four layabouts who cook up a scheme to make some big money by having one of them, cardsharp Eddy (Nick Moran), enter a card game with gangster and porn king Hatchet Harry (P.H. Moriarty).Hereon, the plot spirals off in a dizzying number of directions. Desperate to raise some quick cash to pay off Harry, Eddy happens to overhear a plan by some thuggish neighbors (Frank Harper, Steve Sweeney) to rob a marijuana factory run by Winston (Steven Mackintosh) and some louche, upper-class friends.
What people said about my title....
I asked a couple of people to review my title to see if it is a good debatable one or not. From my repsonses of people they said that my title is a good one which can be seen as vauge however, makes it wider for me to explore. They also said it is a netural title which can be debated for and against. This is good because to achieve the most marks I need to be able to debate in my study to show my understanding of my text and title.
What it takes to get an "A"
The key points of what it takes to get an A grade:
- Synoptic abililty
- Primary research
- Secondary Research
- Organised and well Presented
- Wider contexts (SHEP)
- Key concepts (MIGRAIN)
Assessment objectives
AO1- demonstrate knowledge and application of the Key Concepts employed within Media Studies and the evaluation of texts and ideas using the key concepts.
A02- demonstrate knowledge and application of the wider contexts (historical, social, political, economic) relevant to Media Studies.
AO3i- demonstrate knowledge of issues, debates and theories that are brought up in the media text or topic.
AO5- demonstrate the ability to use appropriate investigative and research techniques in carrying out an independent study of a media text, topic or issue.
AO3ii- demonstrate the ability to analyse and account for the similarties and differences that are noticed in a media text.
A02- demonstrate knowledge and application of the wider contexts (historical, social, political, economic) relevant to Media Studies.
AO3i- demonstrate knowledge of issues, debates and theories that are brought up in the media text or topic.
AO5- demonstrate the ability to use appropriate investigative and research techniques in carrying out an independent study of a media text, topic or issue.
AO3ii- demonstrate the ability to analyse and account for the similarties and differences that are noticed in a media text.
Self evaluation
Attainment- 2 My level of work and achievement has been good so far since i have been getting credits for my homework.
Effort- 2 My effort in class is very good however, I feel that I could put a slight more effort with my homework and not rush it.
Punctuailty- 2 I am always on time to my lessons but I tend to be absent in a lesson or two.
Homework- 1 My homework is excellent and it is always handed in on time. I can back this up by the credits which I have been receving.
Independant working- 3 I have the ability to work on my work but I need that person to tell me to do so that i actually do it.
Quality of writing- 2 I think that the quality of my writing is fairly good and I always try my best to use all media terminology.
Meida Folder- 3 My media folder is full of ruff rotes all over the place which I hardly look at as I am always workingo on my blog.
Class contribution- 1 My contribution in class is excellent as I am always answering questions wether im right or not.
Med5 blog- 1 My med 5 blog is excellent as it is colour coded with headings and sub headings. It is also up to date with all the work.
Med6 blog- 1- We have not done much on our med 6 blog but what has been required I have done.
Effort- 2 My effort in class is very good however, I feel that I could put a slight more effort with my homework and not rush it.
Punctuailty- 2 I am always on time to my lessons but I tend to be absent in a lesson or two.
Homework- 1 My homework is excellent and it is always handed in on time. I can back this up by the credits which I have been receving.
Independant working- 3 I have the ability to work on my work but I need that person to tell me to do so that i actually do it.
Quality of writing- 2 I think that the quality of my writing is fairly good and I always try my best to use all media terminology.
Meida Folder- 3 My media folder is full of ruff rotes all over the place which I hardly look at as I am always workingo on my blog.
Class contribution- 1 My contribution in class is excellent as I am always answering questions wether im right or not.
Med5 blog- 1 My med 5 blog is excellent as it is colour coded with headings and sub headings. It is also up to date with all the work.
Med6 blog- 1- We have not done much on our med 6 blog but what has been required I have done.
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