AS Homework Assessments

Autumn 1

Analyse the CSI webpage using the Key Concepts.  

Autumn 2

Analyse the ‘Hancock’ film trailer. Consider the following:

• Media language used to achieve certain effects – lighting, camera work, music, sound effects, shot transitions, mise-en-scene, lighting, editing and framing etc.
• Narrative devices e.g. flashbacks.
• How the genre of the film is established. How does the trailer compare to other trailers for films of the same genre? Consider the iconography.
• The target audience for the film and how this is established. Consider when and where the trailer was advertised.
• Representation
• Relationship between ‘star’, audience and producer.
• Inclusion and positioning of key information. For example, institution.
• Use of enigma codes.

Spring 1

How people and/or places are represented in the media products studied as part of your case study?

In your answer you should:

• Provide a brief outline of your case study.
• Evaluate how people and/or places are represented in the media products.
• Support your answer with reference to examples from three media Platforms.

Consider the role of new technology in your case study. How has it enhanced audience engagement and activity?

In your answer you should:

• Provide a brief outline of your case study.
• Evaluate how new technologies have been used in the media products to allow audiences to become more active consumers and/or producers.
• Support your answer with reference to a range of examples from three media platforms.