Thursday, 11 October 2012

Unit 26 LO2 - Star Consumption

Star Consumption


Robert Dyer said: 'Star's are a phenomenon of consumption'.

This means that every time that you lay eyes on anything about a star, you are CONSUMING them.

Your Task:

Choose your favourite BIG star. Then print screen EVERY POSSIBLE way that someone can consume a star.

At the end conclude by explaining how you can consume a star, using your print screens as evidence.


LABEL: UNIT 26 LO2

Monday, 8 October 2012

Unit 32 LO2 - Ident Analysis


Ident Analysis

You are required to write a report that evaluates the design and purpose of television idents by analasing an ident of your choice using the following points:


  • Define what an ident is and explain the function and purpose of a television ident.

  • Choose three idents to analyse and insert print screen and link

  • Outline channel corporate image and identity

  • Explain channel target audience using programming examples

  • Explain style of ident (CGI/animation/real footage etc)

  • Outline what happens in the ident
    • Camera
    • Sound
    • Images/Colour
    • Þ analyse in relation to target audience

ALSO: analyse screen tempo, interaction with viewers and whether it is information or entertainment led



Grading Criteria

Merit

Distinction
M1 Explain the design and purpose of television idents expressing ideas with clarity and with generally appropriate use of subject terminology
D1 Critically evaluate the design and purpose of television idents with supported arguments and elucidated examples, expressing ideas fluently and using subject terminology correctly

Label 32 LO2

Unit 32 LO1 - Design and Purpose Mindmap

For each of the terms on the PowerPoint, add an explanation and image to demonstrate your understanding of the design and purpose of television idents.



Label: Unit 32 LO1

Thursday, 4 October 2012

Unit 26 LO1 - Semiotics Analysis

Semiotics Analysis


Pick a film poster...

Annotate & Analyse the Signs (Indexical, Iconic and Symbolic) and the denotation/connotations present in the poster.

WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?


DUE DATE: THURSDAY 11th OCT

LABEL: UNIT 26 LO1

Wednesday, 3 October 2012

Unit 32 LO2 - Typography

For each of the following words, find a font style that you believe represents that word.

For each font choice, explain the name of the font and why you have chosen it for that particular word.

  • Modern
  • Fashion
  • Kids
  • History
  • Comedy
  • Teenagers
  • Drama
  • Sophistication
  • Music
  • Art 
  • Sport
  • Food
Label: Unit 32 LO2

Unit 32 LO1 - History of Idents

Research the history of idents.

Research the BBC and discuss the development of their idents from 1953 until the present.

Research and compare this to Channel 4 idents.

Analyse:

  • How they were made (and developments in technology)
  • Link to corporate identity
  • Target Audience appeal
Label: Unit 32 LO1

Unit 32 LO2 - Final Logo and Evaluation

Choose your final logo design and evaluate why you feel it is the best choice for your channel.

Discuss:

  • Corporate Identity
  • Target Audience
  • How it will fit with a rebrand of the channel
Label: Unit 32 LO2