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Music Video introduction blog task

 ) What is the purpose of a music video? A music video is a short video that promotes a song 2) How has the digital age changed the production and distribution of music videos? The digital age made videos easy to watch online anytime and people buy less music 3) Which three major record labels are behind VEVO? What is VEVO and why was it created? Sony Music Entertainment Universal Music Group and Abu Dhabi Media made VEVO it is a site for official videos to control them and earn money 4) What are the key conventions of a music video? Movement narrative artist and intertextuality 5) How can narrative be used in music video? Give an example of a music video that uses a narrative. Narrative tells a story for example a relationship story in a video 6) What examples are provided in the factsheet for intertextuality in music videos? All the Small Things copies other videos Teenagers links to Smells Like Teen Spirit 7) Why do audiences enjoy intertextual references in media products? Peop...
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TV: final index

  1)   Introduction to TV Drama 2)  Capital: CSP case study and analysis 3)  Capital: Marxism and Hegemony 4)  Film industry assessment LR 5)  Deutschland 83: CSP case study and analysis 6)  Postmodernism and Deutschland 83 7)  TV: Industry contexts
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Television industry contexts: Blog tasks

  Independent: British viewers can't get enough of foreign-language dramas Read this  Independent feature on foreign-language dramas . If the website is blocked or forcing you to register  you can access the text of the article here . It features an in-depth interview with Walter Iuzzolino who curates Channel 4's Walter Presents programming. Answer the questions below: 1) What does the article suggest regarding the traditional audience for foreign-language subtitled media? It suggests that in the past, people who watched subtitled foreign shows were seen as a bit pretentious or niche. 2) What does Walter Iuzzolino suggest is the key appeal of his 'Walter Presents' shows? Walter Iuzzolino says the main appeal is strong storytelling — shows that are already big hits in their own countries. 3) The article makes an interesting claim for the popularity of subtitles in the multi-screen age. What does it suggest? It suggests subtitles actually help because they force p...
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Postmodernism & Deutschland 83: blog tasks

  1) What were the classic media representations of the Cold War?  claasic cold war media showed that the West as good and free and the East was bad and stric.The east was showen ans aas grey and ppor and cionrilled.The west nwas shown as rich frree and fulkl of culture 2) Why does Deutschland 83 provide a particularly good example for postmodern analysis?   Deutschland 83 is good for postmodern analysis because it mixes genres uses humour and plays with Cold War stereotypes. It also has an East German spy as the main character which is unusual. 3) Pick out some of the aspects of the opening of episode 1 and explain why they are significant.   The episode starts with text showing the time and place in 1983. Reagan’s speech about the “evil empire” is shown on TV. There is also an interrogation scene that becomes funny instead of serious. These moments show the Cold War setting but also parody the spy genre. 4) How does the party scene at Martin's mum's house...
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Deutschland 83: case study blog tasks

  Introduction: Reviews and features Read the following reviews and features on  Deutschland 83 : The Guardian - Your next box set: Deutschland 83 The Guardian - Deutschland 83 Pity the Germans don't like it 1) Find one positive aspect and one criticism of  Deutschland 83  in the reviews. One positive aspect mentioned in the reviews is that the show is exciting and entertaining. Critics liked the Cold War spy storyline and the use of 1980s music, which makes the series feel energetic and nostalgic. One criticism is that some reviewers felt the story was a bit unrealistic or simplified. Some people thought the show did not always represent the political situation in East and West Germany accurately. 2) Why does the second Guardian article suggest the Germans didn't like the show? The article suggests that German audiences did not like the show because the viewing figures were quite low when it aired in Germany. Some German viewers also felt the show treated the Cold ...
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Marxism & hegemony: blog tasks

 1) Re-read the   Mail Online review of  Capital . Why does it suggest that   Capital   features a left-wing ideology?  The review suggests Capital features a left-wing ideology because it focuses on inequality and shows wealthy characters in a negative light. It presents London as divided by class and suggests that capitalism creates unfairness and tension between rich and poor. 2) Choose  three  quotes from the review that are particularly critical of  Capital  and paste them into your blogpost. Do you agree with the criticisms? Why?  Some critical quotes from the review include phrases describing it as being “heavy-handed”, suggesting it “wears its politics on its sleeve”, and implying it is biased against wealth and success. These comments criticise the programme for being too obvious with its message. I partly agree because the themes about inequality are quite clear, but I also think it reflects real social issues in Lond 3) W...
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Capital: Case study blog tasks

  Reviews and features Read the following review and feature on  Capital : Guardian review by Sam Wollaston London Evening Standard: five things you need to know about  Capital 1) What positive points does the review pick out about  Capital ?  What criticisms are made - either of the TV drama or the original novel     The review says Capital is realistic and shows modern London clearly. It praises the strong acting and the way different characters are shown living on the same street. It says the drama feels true to real life. Some criticism is that parts of the story feel slow and not very dramatic. The original novel has also been criticised for focusing a lot on property prices and social issues rather than an exciting plot. 2) What references can you find in the reviews and feature to the idea Capital is a 'state-of-the-nation' drama? How does it capture modern-day London? The reviews suggest Capital is a state-of-the-nation drama because ...
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