You will research and analyse key films and film movements in cinema. Mar 22, 2010 also during my research i discovered that most real media text in this case horror teaser trailers start with a low pace then in builds up as the trailer goes on creating tension. As media studies film evaluation by emily davies on prezi. Codes and conventions understanding of thriller conventions, credit structure and what to expect from a film opening. Remote work advice from the largest allremote company. The reason this was a challenge was because we were filming this scene about a week later, and so we would have had to keep in mind everything. All of the group members apart from dylan had prior experience in film making as we took media studies at gcse level. First of all, we all were going to do a prison scene in which involved drugs and one friend setting up another friend. Media studies film evaluation slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The journal also provides a forum for the thoughtful re evaluation of key aspects of both film studies and philosophy as academic disciplines. We ended up, as a group, deciding that we should make a, sort of, crimecomedy film containing a scam artist and the victim. The school of arts and media is the largest school at the university of salford with. In the ring, the events within the film all occured in real time during the process of the film, however we challanged this convention and based out film opening on the day before.
This section covers the evidence relating to the relationship between screen violence and violence in real life, active audience approaches and the process of moral panics. How did you use media technologies in the construction and research, planning and evaluation stages. Once we had all agreed on the genre, we thenhad to produce the script. Up diliman extension program in olongapo master of management up. Gcse media studies learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers organised by topic. She is a qualitative sociologist who has focused on internet and game studies for over two decades.
I created this resource for gcse media studies, for exam practice. Although our film suits british viewing because of out settings and locations, the film plot and story is suitable to a wider audience as it is a story line that a pacific audience could understand. Film and media studies vocabulary flashcards quizlet. This year i have decided to take media at as due to the fact i have also taken theatre studies, i particularly like theatre studies as well as film and would like to explore other elements that make up our films besides the acting. Up cmc exists primarily to inculcate and foster awareness of the ethical and social significance of, as well. This videos takes you through the abcs of media and film studies featuring theories, concepts and numerous texts. In our vibrant media and film studies department, we believe that students. Why not check out what our students got up to for their final projects at our.
The next step is to form an evaluation about the success of our film part of which is to create a survey for the general public to fill out. Rogue pictures is a division of relativity media but was originally launched by focus featers which is under universal pictures. The ma media studies in film program focuses on the study of film visavis the increasingly urgent issues of globalization and new media technologies as it provides filipino scholars with a means of closely inspecting and evaluating film as a complex social, cultural and economic phenomenon. Narrative propps narrative theory was that all films used stereotypes, like using a villain, hero or heroine. Sep 09, 2015 mise en scene is a word media and film students hear far too often. This is england meadows, 2006 is the story of a group of british teenagers over the course of a school summer school holiday. Comparative media studies masters students build on that tradition of leadership to focus historical and theoretical attention on the worlds changing media environment. Our film uses conventions of a mystery as well as film noir.
Because feelings are often portrayed through visual aspects in film noir, we used a range of camera angles, including the dutch angle used convey the impression that after the man was shot, s ome serious consequences would occur subsequently and also to put the viewer at unease. Certificate programs parents, give your budding filmmaker the opportunity to share his or her vision with the world. Up film institute ma media studies in film up film institute. Media studies is a discipline and field of study that deals with the content, history, and effects of various media. The ma media studies film program acknowledges the extensive. How to address the evaluation for your alevel media studies coursework. The real challenge came when we had to refilm the scene where she walked up to the room, and all that followed. Media studies in the uk has a long and fractured history. Media evaluation is a discipline of the external and logical social sciences and centres on the analysis of media content rating the exposure using a number of predesignated criteria commonly including tonal value and presence of key messages. Propps narrative theory was that all films used stereotypes, like using a villain, hero or heroine. Film philosophy is dedicated to the engagement between film studies and philosophy, exploring the ways in which films develop and contribute to philosophical discussion.
The department of film and media studies offers a minor consisting of six courses that includes introduction to film and media studies, film history, and four fms electives in which the student can pursue her or his specific interests in film and media. The school of the arts, media, performance and design ampd is canadas most comprehensive arts school and home to the best facilities for art creation in. The focus on hollywood from the second year can also be followed up. In order to get the desired film noir effect, the lighting and camera aspect of mise en scene had to be considered. Film noir and hollywood poster evaluation media studies. The authors suggest that tendencies to assimilate the two should be resisted.
Violent media and aggressive behavior in children does watching violence on tv, in movies, or video games promote aggression. Certificate programs include screenwriting, film production, documentary media studies, and media management. Also, in the interrogation scenes we used a dark room with harsh lights which is typical in film noir. Alevel media studies coursework evaluation teaching.
As part of my media studies as, i had to produce the opening credits scenes of a fiction film, of which we could choose the genre. It is sometimes subsumed within media studies and is often compared to. Graduates of the media studies program will be well equipped to flourish as agents of communications between specialized individuals. Admission to the production bfa honours program is based both on academic performance and artistic merit. Evaluation for trailer naomi hall updated as trailer and products develop.
I have learnt about how important it is to research and plan, before jumping straight into filming planning definitely made filming a lot easier for us all as we had a guideline to follow. I put wire in her hair to show replicat a bulls horns as they make up. Its bizarre to lose it when so much of our lives is taken up with media. The film is presented as a documentary pieced together from real footage. Apr 03, 2009 media studies film evaluation slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising.
In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and. Thrills and shocks the use of thrills and shocks is a typical thriller convention, no matter what sub genre its crossed with. Our biggest inspiration was the blair witch project which is a 1999 american horror film which was filmed all using a hand held camera in the woods. The faculty of the department of film and media studies at the university of kansas is committed to excellence in teachingadvising, scholarly andor creative activity, and service. In our films we used the rebellious student and the authorative figure, which was the teacher, but we also challenged. Gilberts media studies blog a site devoted to media studies. Film studies is an academic discipline that deals with various theoretical, historical, and critical approaches to films. Students are expected to give primary attention to an area of expertise of their choice while training in the broader theoretical, critical, and historical contexts of the chosen field. This can include the using the following, as well as simply uploading text and images to your website. This is a convention i used in my trailer to make it have that realism. The film relates closely to our very own teaser trailer. Media studies students graduate with a broad foundation in media studies, opening up future career possibilities that range from marketing and communications and advertising, to project management and journalism.
When we asked who they believed our film was aimed at. How the production is targeted at a particular target audience refer to who your target audience is. Social media marketing in also free as to set up these accounts there is no charge, this also helps as my film is very low budget. The gcse consists of 3 controlled assessments over the two years worth 60% of. Youll also discover production studies analysing the way that media industries. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. We believe our film would appeal to touchstone pictures because it is slightly similar to enemy of the state and that film was very successful, so they may believe ours would be too. Bachelor of media studies ubc undergraduate programs and.
Media studies may draw on traditions from both the social sciences and the humanities, but mostly from its core disciplines of mass communication, communication, communication sciences, and communication studies. An account of the research and planning carried out refer to your time plan and all the research done for the poster 2. I did this to highlight a point from laura mulveys theory of the male gaze that the camera in film, advertising and in fact any media is male. Using the video cameras was the easiest bit, however we did end up with one vital piece of footage being deleted and having to be reshoot, but this was fairly easy. This study guide is aimed at students of gcse media studies, a level media studies, a level film studies and gnvq media. This was from the make up, to the costume, to the lighting and even the miseenscene. It links well with the movie title monitored explaining how the hooded figure watches over the protagonist, however, he doesnt know that he isnt receiving hallucinations at all. For anyone just starting out in media studies, or if youre thinking of choosing media studies for gcse or a level, this video should give you a pretty good idea of what to. The aim of media and film studies is to create an atmosphere where. Evaluation firstly, for my film noir poster i would get warner bros to be the institution of my work as they have previously produced many successful film noir films.
Like family studies, because the media determine much of our cultural diet and weave part of the fabric of our lives. I am new to media studies as i didnt take it last year for gcse, although i regret not taking media. Genderage how does your poster meet your target audiences needs. Typically you will complete two assessments per module. With competencies in theory, research, and application, the media studies program builds a foundation for a rewarding and dynamic academic or professionally. Both media and film studies are exciting, relevant and enjoyable subjects that. A horror or thriller was recommended but my group decided to stray from that genre and instead chose film noir. A student guide talking about best practice, methods, questions to consider and advice to help you cover all areas and key concepts in detail. Evaluation for my trailer media studies coursework. Undergraduate programs college of communication and. An example of another film targeting an audience through social media and young adults. Our media product represents the equality of both men and women.
In film school online, youll explore the cultural, social and economic factors influencing the complex film and media landscape. For my production piece i decided to create three television sitcom posters in order to represent american women in an idealistic way. As my thriller film was sub genred with horror, it was particularly important to get those thrills and shocks in, particularly in those opening two. Icon is another company that may distribute our media product as they are an independent film company that with a wider audience range. Emily davies as media studies thriller film evaluation the film i have created is in the thriller genre, you can tell this because of the conventions it has within it. As media studies write up guide g321 evaluation of. Mit comparative media studieswriting offers innovative programs that apply critical analysis, collaborative research, and design across a variety of media arts, forms, and practices. Mise en scene is a word media and film students hear far too often. This challanged horror film conventions as typically in a horror film, everything that occurs happens in real time, however ours was from the previous day. Admission to any of the abovementioned graduate programs is guided by the universitys general rules for graduate programs in u.
York university school of the arts, media, performance. Taylor is professor of comparative media studies and cofounder and director of research for anykey, an organization dedicated to supporting and developing fair and inclusive esports. Whether we experience film in the theater, on our handheld devices, in galleries and museums, onboard and in flight, or up in the clouds in the bits we download, cinema continues to alter our habits and excite our imaginations. In our films we used the rebellious student and the authorative figure, which was the teacher, but we also challenged the stereotype, by the student not being rebellious but he was actually caring. He agreed to pay for the film himself and give up his usual. Like environmental studies, because the media are as big a part of our everyday environment as are trees, mountains, rivers, cities and oceans. Beyond the curriculum in media and film studies we offer a number of catchup and. Ba hons media, film and television studies university of. Degree programs university of the philippines diliman. The online bachelors degree in film and media studies focuses on the critical analysis of film, television, gaming and new media. Between us we had to produce storyboards and mind maps of agenre wed like to do and what our idea was. We have represented them both equally as both the male and female spy have the same role with considerable amount of power amongst them. Media studies trailer evaluation by sarah jane on prezi.
Evaluation should retain its enlightenment function while the study of implementation should strengthen its focus on learning. With diverse courses that make up for film studies majors or minors come to exist within schools. The story centres on young skinheads in england in 1983, in particular, following twelveyearold shaun, an isolated boy growing up in a grim coastal town, whose father has died fighting in the falklands war. Film and media arts film production and screenwriting electives, 6 credit hours of film and media studies credits, plus 18 credit hours of commst 411, film and media arts seminar. In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products. Aug 11, 2010 mits comparative media studies program is part of mits opencourseware initiative, wherein the toptier school posts extensive course materials online. In these cases, youll study fewer modules but the number of credits will always add up to 120. The main task is among lots of low budget productions made by ambitious directors, this may be the case that our film has reasonable chance with these big studios want to acquire original ideas and they take on board many independent films that have a huge potential for a much wider audience. This project relied heavily on technologies not failing on us. Music film and screen digital design ashvita sudhakar uni1198. We then presented our idea to our media teacher and she helped us improve the film. Our film is similar to many other horror films due to the generic conventions inwhich most horror films have. May 01, 2017 this is more likely to create and target the younger audience as it is very popular and they are always on these types of sites. We develop thinkers who understand the dynamics of media change and can apply their insights to.
For my as media studies, myself imrat and my group cally, and manjinder, had to produce the opening credits scenes of a film that we had to make up form scratch a fictional film. Work on the social and class basis of audience interpretation was followed up in studies of. A level media studies short film evaluation survey the. Master of arts in media studies film master of arts in journalism. We had 8 who said our film was about depression, which was also good because towards the end you could see that the student was depressed and fed up. Like philosophy, because the media interpret our world, its values and ideas to us. Through the miseenscene, lighting, location, props and costumes it is creates a typical thriller. This is a short film recapping the key areas of miss en scene and how it is used in films. With recent worry about mass shootings and gun violence in the u. The bachelor of media studies is a cohortbased, multidisciplinary program that provides students with a broad foundation and knowledge in the many disciplines that make up media studies. Touchstone pictures also produce many other media products that are classified under the thriller genre which makes it very appropriate to our media product.
Apr 19, 2018 created using powtoon free sign up at create animated videos and animated presentations for free. Our film features the hooded figure that comes up unexpectantly to bring the main character to his knees. This term our class has created short films for our coursework. As an fms minor, students may participate and earn credit in an internship in the field. Therefore, the application to the production program is a twostep process. Provides an overview of opportunities for professional development in film and media studies, and helps students plan goals for their education through an understanding of professional practices. One of the reasons i named this site no film school is because i didnt think it made sense for me and im not saying this is true for everyone to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to go to film school. Formatting screenplays the origins and formatting of modern screenplays from on vimeo. One example is the fact that one character seems like the culprit but it ends up being someone else. Francesco casetti believes new media technologies are producing an exciting new era in cinema aesthetics. Students observe firsthand, and then contribute to, the experimentation and research leading to the next wave of media breakthroughs. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
All of your assessments will be based on coursework. For your evaluation, you must continue to use different media software in order to present them. More and more, i think one of the most important subjects for children at school is media studies. Arts in media studies with specialization in broadcast and film, master of arts in journalism, master of arts in communication, doctor of philosophy in communication, and doctor of philosophy in media studies. This examination makes up 50% of the as media studies award. What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why. Three substantial new chapters and a new preface in this third edition explore and elaborate the relationship between the evaluation of programs and the study of their implementation.
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