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.