Denotation and Connotation

Denotation:
I see a boy who is about the age of 9.His face looks sad.In the background I see a wall some buildings and some trees.The meaning of the message is trying to say if you don't have toilets you will die because of diseases.You can see the water aid logo at the top of the screen.

Connotation:
His facial expression could suggest he is sad probably because he doesn't have a proper toilet.The location of this advert is somewhere in Africa because of his colour and the type of clothes he is wearing as the colour is off and looks old.
 
Analysis:
This effects the audience as they feel sorry and sympathise with him as he hasn't got a toilet or any clean water. 

Photoshop fruit bowl

In this lesson we made a colour pallet on a specific topic then got a picture of what we chose. We used a tool called eyedropper and used different colours to colour the fruit bowls in.

Key Concepts film poster analysis

Film Poster: Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi

Language: There are many ways we can see that this is a film poster. One way is because if the layout, it has a title, the casts, director info, release date, and company info- so we know its a film poster as it uses many conventions. They give the audience an insight on the genre and type of movie it will be. We can see that this is Sci-Fi because of the name and is from a well established movie chain already, it draws the audience in watching it. 

Industries: The film was produced by the company Lucasfilm (known for making franchises), they are gaining the money from box-office and the producer was Howard Kazanjian (Vice producer of Lucasfilm). It was directed by Richard Marquand and the story was written by George Lucas. The lead roles in the film were by Mark Hamil (Luke Skywalker), Carrie Fisher (Leia Organa) and Harrison Ford (Han Solo). 

Audience: The film is targeted at people of mixed gender. However, the genre of the film is Sci-Fi/ fantasy so people who like those genres will be into this film. It is suitable for people at any age. 

Representation: It shows a dominant representation of male behaviour- the men in the film poster are quite masculine. Han Solo and Luke have weapons in their hands and Darth Vader has biggest face suggesting he is a dominant character. Also, the women are stereotypical, Leia is seen as wearing less clothing which makes her seem vulnerable and inferior, so links with how she is a Princess. However, she can be seen as powerful because of her determined and stern facial expression. 

First blog tasks!

1) Which part of the course are you looking forward to most?
The part of the course I am looking forward to most is filming and editing.

2) What knowledge and skills do you hope to learn in Media?
The skills I hope to learn in Media is editing.

3) What grade are you realistically hoping to achieve in Media?
The grade I hope in achieving is a 7, maybe 8. If I am lucky enough then grade 9 :)

4) What was the last TV programme or film you watched?
The last TV programme I watched was Monk.

5) Why do you think that TV programme or film appealed to an audience?
The TV programme I watched appeals to an audience because it is a mainstream genre (crime) so interesting and also the show is entertaining as you get to see criminal investigations etc.

6) What technology have you used to access the media in the last 24 hours? (Radio, TV, phone etc.)
I used the TV last.

7) What device do you use most to access the media?
I use my tablet to access the media most.

8) Watch this clip from acclaimed BBC drama series Doctor Who:


9) Why was the casting of Jodie Whittaker a significant moment in the history of Doctor Who?
It was significant meant in history as she was the first female Dr!


10) What aspects of this scene do you think an audience might enjoy? List at least three things and explain why the audience would enjoy each aspect. 
Audience pleasures:

• Diversion- Old Dr dying, giving instructions, new female Dr- learning the role.
• Personal relationship- sympathy for old Dr, he is dying, fans feelinf upset.
• New Dr is a female! Shocks the audiences.

Extension question: What can you spot in Doctor Who that you will find in most television dramas? (E.g. characters, dramatic music etc.) These are called key conventions - list as many as you can think of. 

• Costumes
• Lighting types
• Actors
• Movement of actor
• Props
• Settings
• Dramatic music
• Camera angles (facial expression)
• Dialogue

Extension question 2: What would a Doctor Who fan ('Whovian') particularly enjoy about this scene?
A new beginning! There is a new Dr, meaning that there is a new start to the series and they will learn a lot. Especially now she is a female so is a big and exciting change.