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Creating Radio

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Click on the link below and follow the steps in Mr Eason's blogpost 'Creating Radio' Mr Eason's Year 9 Media Blog

Radio Glossary

Follow the link to Mr Eason's Year 9 Media Blog and complete the tasks: http://mreasonmedia9.blogspot.com/2018/04/radio-glossary-of-terms.html

Radio Stations

Radio Stations Womens' Hour  (on Radio 4) Classic FM Radio Leicester Radio 1 Extra TASK 1:  For each radio station above write down the following information based on the information available on their websites. Music Playlist:  (list songs and artists here) Programme Content: (what type of programmes are they broadcasting) Language Register:  (what language choices have they made?) Guests and Interviews:  (What guests are featured on their shows?) TASK 2:  Create  FOUR   target audience profiles for each radio station above. USE THE FOLLOWING HEADINGS TO HELP YOU: Age  Range (What is the age range of the radio station (be specific)) Gender (Which gender is being appealed to more? Or is it balanced?) Interests/Attitudes (What attitudes or interests are being targeted?) TASK 3 :  Complete a  written comparison explaining how the FOUR radio stations appeal to the different audiences; expla...

Radio

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Radio Is Radio Relevant? TASK 1:   Where do you get your music from? Make a list of different music media providers you know. - - - - - - Sound media is often referred to as  audio . This can mean music, dialogue or any sound. Radio is purely an audio only form of m edia. The Future for Radio Audio streaming, downloads and internet radio are changing audience listening habits. Where radio used to command the airwaves, now digital music is threatening the popularity of radio and audio-based media continues to change with technology and audience choices. Just like all mediums, the internet is changing how audiences use media. During this unit, one of things you will look at is radio broadcasters and programmes so you can consider what these  changes  will mean for the future media you might be working in. Music streaming sites  compete with traditional radio  channels. They offer a more  personalised playlist experience,...

Introducing Photoshop

You will be creating a film poster in Photoshop. Yes, it does need to be in Photoshop. Watch the following tutorial about how to use Photoshop Youtube Photoshop Basics The video is 36 minutes long. Whilst you are watching it, keep pausing it and trying out what he is suggesting. By the end of this lesson, you should have created a project that includes: a photo a shape that you have drawn some text Try to play around with the effects too... Credits will be awarded for creativity.

Film Poster Analysis

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Film Poster Analysis  See the film poster analysis examples in the presentation linked above. Create your own analysis of three movie posters. You must use the following terminology: title character actor director tagline audience appeal colour connotation genre symbol/symbolises contrast 
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Textual Analysis: The Copper Key Race TASK ONE: Before you complete the tasks below, re-watch the following clip that shows the Copper Key Race. Add to your textual analysis grid any notes on the following: Camera Shots/Angles: Sound: Editing: Mise en Scene: Ready Player One: Copper Key Race TASK TWO: After you have watched this clip a few times and have extensive notes I would like you to answer the following three questions in paragraphs ensuring that you have included the following key terminology or similar that you can find here : 1. How does Spielberg use the camera to create effects? Refer to two or three specific examples. Key terminology: Establishing shot, long shot, close up, slow motion, panning, tracking, zooming 2. What elements of mise en scene help to engage the audience? Refer to two or three specific examples. Keywords: Intertextuality, Audience, Costume, Representation. 3. How is sound used in conj...