Some useful videos...

Still got questions about what you have to do in the exam? Then, watch this...

Modernism / Postmodernism explained...

Baudrillard...

And just because...

Who is Rufi Franzen?

Some links to follow on from today's talk... and thanks again to Helen Keegan for joining us.

Helen's Twitter: @heloukee

Rufi Franzen's Twitter: @RufiFranzen

Rufi Franzen's Tumblr: http://thefranze.tumblr.com/

Chales Leadbeater animated video about his book 'We Think'

Charles Leadbeater on 'The Power of Mass Creativity'

Sean Stewart on storytelling and transmedia

And the quotes / key terms:

Sean Stewart: "The makers and the consumers are in tango"


Transmedia

Hyperreality


Charles Leadbeater: "...pebbles and boulders" <-- describing difference/relationship between user generated media and traditional media.

Also look up 'Reply Girls' on YT.

See you tomorrow...

AS Media: Revision this weekend!

Over the long weekend, DL this doc... it covers all that you should know and more.

Media language

Find a text or two and contextualise!

See you next week.

Mr. M.

A2: Easter Homework and Deadlines

1. Coursework Evaluation - First Draft to be completed and handed in by Tuesday, 17 April.

2. Practice essays - Q1a and Q1b to be completed and handed in by Thursday, 19 April.

3. Update and prepare presentations on Audience, Representation, Genre and Narrative - Due to be presented on Tuesday, 24 April.

Useful Links:

• Media Theory
• Sample Questions (1a & 1b)
• Student presentations

AS: Audiences and Institutions Practice Assignment 2

Here is your next essay title; due in Monday, 16 April.

"Discuss the ways in which media products are produced and distributed to audiences, within a media area, which you have studied."

Please make sure you read through my comments on your previous essay before attempting this one.

Have a great Easter,
Mr. M.