G324 Advanced Portfolio in Media Research Activities

July 2010

The following tasks should be completed on the 5th, 6th,7th and 8th of July.

Activities Resources needed Record

9 frame analysis

Choose a music video with an interesting visual style. Take 9 screen grabs of scenes throughout the video to analyse and discuss (using the prompt sheet provided). The timing of each shot must be noted. See example on Prezi on VLE.

Youtube or any other website which you can access music videos on.

Word or Photoshop

Evidence must be posted onto your blog under the heading ‘9 Frame Analysis’

Advertisement deconstruction

Deconstruct a magazine advertisement using the prompt sheet provided (on VLE).

Magazine adverts (selection can be found on VLE)

Evidence must be posted onto your blog under the heading ‘Magazine Advertisement Deconstruction’

Development of initial ideas

You must begin to generate ideas for your music video project. The following tasks should be completed to begin planning your project.

• Mind map early ideas for track selection and visual style (could use Wordle). • ‘Collage’ style image or photo’s to represent chosen target audience. • Logo ideas to represent record label.• Screen test shots of possible actors/locations.

Camera, internet access, Wordle or PowerPoint.

Evidence of completion of ALL initial idea activities must be posted onto your blog.