Long Road Applied Media Diploma

Full Bleed
Makes the most of the poster quality of the cover. The picture appears to be bigger than it is, suggests some idea of selection and choice of composition. Gives the idea of being extremely important (takes over the cover) and unspoiled.

Framed
Define the brand as the shape and layout of the magazine remain consistent.
Make the image smaller but draw the focus of the reader to the centre of the magazine. Frames are often uncommon so stand out on the newstand.

Logo Dominant
Suggests that the brand and voice of the magazine is more important than the specific content of that month.
Extremely strong brand presence.
Font choice and colour pallete has to be consistent and easy to scan.

Compromise
No one element is significantly bigger on the front cover.
Suggest that ALL content in the magazine is essential reading the editors could not decided on a hierarchy.
Opens up to a wide readership and tries to capture the enthusiasm, energy and passion of the magazine.

Multi-hit
Will have one main image but will also have a number of hits for different stories. This is attract a larger target audience and to represent the breadth of content that the magazine has.

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL THESE TASKS COMPLETED BY NEXT THURSDAY.

SKITTLES FOR THOSE WHO DO - EMAILS HOME FOR THOSE WHO DON'T.

 

UNIT 01:  AO1 INVESTIGATE AND EXPLAIN HOW THE SUPERHERO FILM GENRE HAS DEVELOPED

UNIT 01: AO2 DESCRIBE THE STRUCTURE OF MEDIA PRODUCTS USING THE CORRECT TERMINOLOGY

 

UNIT 01: AO3 EXPLORE AND DESCRIBE HOW MEANING IS CREATED IN MEDIA PRODUCTS THROUGH THE INTERACTION OF DIFFERENT ELEMENTS
Watch the first episode of Misfits.
Explain how the show uses superpowers as a metaphor for problems and issues that each character faces in their life.

UNIT 01: AO4 DISCUSS THE EFFECT OF REPRESENTATION IN MEDIA PRODUCTS ON TARGET AUDIENCES
Compare the representation of Batman with Iron Man.
Discuss what effect these representation might have on a potential audience.
Write up a biography and analysis of the representation of Dave Lizewski from Kick Ass. 
Discuss how Kick Ass the film explores the effect of superhero films on their audience.

UNIT 01: A06 - EXPLAIN THE LEGAL AND ETHICAL CONSTRAINTS OF REGULATORY BODIES

 

 

BBFC TALK

Start a new post with this post title as a header.

1)Explain who the BBFC and what is their role. (history, funding, offices etc)

2)Show your understanding of the age rating and certificates that the BBFC use.

3)What legal backing does the BBFC certification have?

4)Explain the reason behind the introduction of a 12 A and which films it has been used for and why.

5)Mention anything else that was interesting from the talk.

As with any post, use appropriate imagery, embed clips, hyperlink your references and develop your answers.

This should be 500 words MINIMUM.

Start a new post with this header:

UNIT 01 - AO1 Investigate and explain how the superhero film genre has developed

Your task to chart the development of the superhero film by focusing on several key products that change the genre significantly.

For each one you must do the following:

Embed a trailer of clip or find a poster/image

Title:
Year:
Director:

Brief synopsis of the film: Briefly describe what the film was.

Key features: Here you have to explain why this film was significant for the development of the genre - 
Was it a change in tone?
Did it represent superheroes in a new way?
Did it explore key themes - identity, personal issues, the line between good and bad etc
Was it different in style - camp, stylised, gritty, violent, authentic, real
In terms of technology used? - special effects, etc
Was it about key talent involved with the project - key directors etc.

(Word count: 100 words tops)

You can include as many films that you feel are significant BUT YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

40's and 50's theatrical and TV serials

1960s Batman

1978 Superman

1989 Batman

X-Men (2000)

Sam Raimi's Spiderman

Christopher Nolan's Batman

Kickass

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO FILL IN THE GAPS WITH ANY FILM YOU FEEL IS RELEVANT. E.G. DARKMAN, BATMAN AND ROBIN, SPAWN, WATCHMEN, SCOTT PILGRIM, HEROES (TV) AND MISFITS (TV)

 

 

TO START WATCH THESE TWO YOUTUBE CLIPS

 

Have a look at the video below and read this

Donwload the above documents

1) Apply both Propp and Todorov to the narrative of Dark Knight Rises using the above worksheets and uploat them to you blog. Tag the post Unit01 AO2

2) Discuss which theory is most useful for understanding the structure of the film - mention strengths and weaknesses.

3) How else could you describe the structure of the narrative of the Dark Knight Rises?
(open, closed, single-strand, multi-strand, series, serials, linear, on-linear, realist, anti-realist)