Media Essay

'As we move into a technological era where we begin to depend more upon new gadgets and state of the art equipment we start imagining and predicting what the world will be like in the future. The Island and Demolition Man are movies that are ahead of its time in particular with the themes and issues that it deals with in regards to corporation and human control. With reference to camera angels, lighting, music and plot discuss how the future is represented in these two movies.

You will get the chance to watch both movies twice and will be required to write a paragraph on each of these topics as well as an introduction and conclusion.

WEEKLY RESPONSE

We watched and discussed in class the power that the media can have amongst people in society. We watched the 'Bowling for Columbine' clip with the Marilyn Manson interview. I would like you to respond to the following question making reference to the clip we watched. Do you think that the media (Heavy metal music, violent video games, celebrities) can influence people in reality?

A round up of all of your assessments that are due!

Week 1 - Dollface
Week 2 - Second Life
Week 3 - Film report
Week 4 - Photo representation
- Movie
- Poster
- Script
- Story Board

To pass this subject you need to have completed all of these!
Ask if you need any help!

Mel

Week 4

This week we will be looking at representation through images. In the media especially within photography and visual imagery words don't need to be used to convey a meaning or a message. For example

external image fist.gif

A photo of a Closed Fist - Could represent Power
A photo of hands being held could represent unity

You need to choose either 5 of the below words and find photos that could represent those words. There is too be no text in the photos. Try to be creative and not be so obvious... For example if you were doing LOVE.. don't just find a photo of a couple in love that's too obvious.

I'd love to print some of the photos and stick them up in the room...

Mel


I am going to give you a list of words


Love
Hate
Normality
Air
Truth
Greed
Growth
Intelligence
Personal Reflection
Identity
Despair

MEDIA FILM DUE FRIDAY 13TH OF MAY

NO LATER

YOU MUST HAND IN THE FOLLOWING

1 DVD

1 MOVIE POSTER - COLOUR/LAMINATED

1 BLUE BOOK - SCRIPT, MOVIE PLAN

Each member must also hand in a 300-500 word piece answering the following questions:

What was my role in the movie?

What was the best thing about the movie making process? What was the worst and how could i improve on my next film project?

NO MOVIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DUE DATE!



Welcome back from the holidays lets get straight back into it.. much to your dismay!

Week 2: Second Life Domco
What are the positive/negative effects of Second Life
Would you play this game why/why not?

*

Week 1 : Doll Face Response

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmtd9o6ZWZM

We watched this in class you need to write up your response with the title Week 1: Doll Face
What do you think this clip means? Support your opinion with evidence from the clip.
150-200

**


Welcome to Media Studies 2011

This will be your new portal for information, discussion and of course work submission.

Enjoy the film making process this term and make sure you check the home page weekly for updates and work.

Happy filming,

Mel