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1)  Which part of Media are you looking forward to the most? -  Designing things 2) What knowledge and skills do you hope to learn in Media? 3) What grade are you realistically hoping to achieve in Media?   7 - 9 4) What device do you use most to access the media? (The media = news, TV, music, film, social media etc.)  - Phone, Tv, Laptop, Tablet 5) What is your average 'screen time' (or equivalent) on your phone each day. Is this about right, too little or too much? Why?  - 3-5 hours a day 6) What was the last TV programme or film you watched? - Doctor Strange 7) What device or subscription do you use to listen to music? - Spotify 8) Are you on social media? If so, what social media do you have and why do you like it?  - TikT ok, Pinterest 9) Finally, do you think the media is a positive or negative thing for young people? Why? It can be a helpful way for young people to communicate with each other but can also have unhealthy effects on young people and ho...
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Audience Effects Theory

Audience Effects Theory Passive Reading: - Taking every piece of media you come across at face value and not having any thoughts about. Active Reading: - When you see a piece of media you actively think about it therefore engaging with Hypodermic Needle Theory: -  The hypodermic needle theory,  suggests that media messages are like a drug, directly injected into a passive audience and capable of shaping their beliefs and behaviours . Blumer and Katz's Uses and Gratifications Theory: Information/Surveillance: - Blue Planet: The show is about the ocean and and sea life living in their marine habitats and how they coexist. Identity: - Bend It Like Beckham: The movie portrays the main character trying to juggle both her culture and her passion for football  Diversion/Entertainment: - Iron Man: The movie consists of constant action and is extremely entertaining Relationships: - Sesame Street:  This long-running program blends education with a supportive atmosphere, teachi...
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Camera Work

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  Doctor Who - Camera Work Close Up: - Emphasizes the characters facial expressions and their emotions but also shows the emotional impact that tense situations have on the character Two Shot: - Can display dialogue between 2 characters but also hint to a potential relationship and familiarity between the characters because of how close they are to each other   Bird's Eye : -  Give us a Bird's Eye View of the setting and gives us the bigger picture but can show the scale of just how big something is by making it look small and insignificant Mise-en-Scene: CLAMPS Costume - He is wearing a Suit and tie so he may be a business man or someone of importance Lighting: - The lighting is dim and the main light source is the coming from a bulb/Science experiment  contraption so he could be a Scientist Actor Placement: - He is in the middle of the frame Make Up and Hair: - He isn't wearing any Make up and his hair is average Props: - He is surrounded by Futuristic looking inve...
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