1. Use the sheets given out today to self assess your micro essays against the criteria.
Tic the statement boxes from the different landings and arrive at a grade
Set your 3 main targets for each question.
I will then sample mark your responses using these sheets for your FSA1.2
Each exam essay will be 1/5th of your mark for the FSA 1.2 (An average grade will be arrived at)
2. Read over these exemplars and compare to your essays.
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1b Analyse one of your coursework productions in relation to the concept of narrative.
1 (b) In this essay I am going to discuss the key elements and the concept of narrative for my A2 media production. I will achieve this by using genuine evidence and valid reasoning. I will use examples and quotes from theorists to support my points.
Starting with ‘Todorov’ who is well known for his theory of chain events in the narrative – in my music production I found his theory to contain a similar character and linked them together. His theory follows these chain of events, ‘equilibrium, disruption, possible solutions, climax, resolution.’ In my music production the music starts quite mysterious and silent, before signifying the main narrative feature. At this point, the artist is trying to establish his love for the girl he wants. However the song is disrupted as he finds she does not like him back. This is more linear narrative, as it follows chronologically. I also used inspiration from ‘Roland Barthes’ – his codes theory, in particular ‘enigma code.’ Indie music is hugely renowned for its puzzling nature in which I thought my music video could also play. My video features a lot of fast paced visual effects that are hard to concentrate on and some structural meanings are harder to interpret, making it more intriguing as it is suspicious. I am fond of the enigma style, as it’s less limiting and allows individuals to make their own judgement on what they believe the message is promoting. Roland Barthes aimed for two areas, one in which there was to be an unconventional question, and second, to give the audience a chance to anticipate the resolution. My production used similar concepts to these theorists as they fit most suitably to my music production. The narrative storyline is hard to underline but is conventional for indie music.
These ideas in play worked very well, e.g. – the strobe lighting effect signified the mood of the production which was upbeat and lively. This was also determined by the use of colours. The flashing strobe technology helped give the character the personality of the musician – also a convention of indie music. More examples consisted of close ups to the star image, trying to promote aspects of the ‘male gaze’, a form of voyeurism, the audience can connect with him and start to understand the value and message of the narrative structure. I also considered elements from ‘Levi-Strauss’ who had the theory the structure of meaning depends on binary opposition. The majority of the elements in the video are dominant and emotive, to support sympathy in response to the star icon. Levi-Strauss used conventions such as good -> evil, strong ->weak. I thought this was an interesting technique and considered adapting this to my production e.g. an example of youth could be determined through camera movement, as it’s constantly moving it has connotations of young vibe. This is also supported by the fact the members are young. The music gives a fresh feel and contains many elements supporting Levi-Strauss’s theory. The binary opposition strategy is useful for a band such as Indie; as the messages are always envisaged in a way, that the ideology is twisted and turned against the consumer. With other videos your
1b Analyse one of your coursework productions in relation to the concept of narrative.
1 (b) In this essay I am going to discuss the key elements and the concept of narrative for my A2 media production. I will achieve this by using genuine evidence and valid reasoning. I will use examples and quotes from theorists to support my points.
Starting with ‘Todorov’ who is well known for his theory of chain events in the narrative – in my music production I found his theory to contain a similar character and linked them together. His theory follows these chain of events, ‘equilibrium, disruption, possible solutions, climax, resolution.’ In my music production the music starts quite mysterious and silent, before signifying the main narrative feature. At this point, the artist is trying to establish his love for the girl he wants. However the song is disrupted as he finds she does not like him back. This is more linear narrative, as it follows chronologically. I also used inspiration from ‘Roland Barthes’ – his codes theory, in particular ‘enigma code.’ Indie music is hugely renowned for its puzzling nature in which I thought my music video could also play. My video features a lot of fast paced visual effects that are hard to concentrate on and some structural meanings are harder to interpret, making it more intriguing as it is suspicious. I am fond of the enigma style, as it’s less limiting and allows individuals to make their own judgement on what they believe the message is promoting. Roland Barthes aimed for two areas, one in which there was to be an unconventional question, and second, to give the audience a chance to anticipate the resolution. My production used similar concepts to these theorists as they fit most suitably to my music production. The narrative storyline is hard to underline but is conventional for indie music.
These ideas in play worked very well, e.g. – the strobe lighting effect signified the mood of the production which was upbeat and lively. This was also determined by the use of colours. The flashing strobe technology helped give the character the personality of the musician – also a convention of indie music. More examples consisted of close ups to the star image, trying to promote aspects of the ‘male gaze’, a form of voyeurism, the audience can connect with him and start to understand the value and message of the narrative structure. I also considered elements from ‘Levi-Strauss’ who had the theory the structure of meaning depends on binary opposition. The majority of the elements in the video are dominant and emotive, to support sympathy in response to the star icon. Levi-Strauss used conventions such as good -> evil, strong ->weak. I thought this was an interesting technique and considered adapting this to my production e.g. an example of youth could be determined through camera movement, as it’s constantly moving it has connotations of young vibe. This is also supported by the fact the members are young. The music gives a fresh feel and contains many elements supporting Levi-Strauss’s theory. The binary opposition strategy is useful for a band such as Indie; as the messages are always envisaged in a way, that the ideology is twisted and turned against the consumer. With other videos your
ideology is maintained safely, but ‘indie’ is unique in assuring that is hard for
you to follow.
In conclusion, narrative is a factor that is hard to achieve in indie productions as it’s not entirely defined. It is always trying to put the consumer off their original thoughts. It’s conventional to use this approach but it’s a clever marketing feet to pull the consumer in. I enjoyed building the narrative to this production as it was challenging, however it bought new opportunities to try new ideas as I had taken into account these theorist’s approaches. It was hard to define what fits to my narrative beat, but I was able to counter act this concept. Narrative is one of the key motivations in the music video and it was essential that we interpreted this to the audience in an accurate manner.
This response attempts to apply the concept of narrative through reference to Todorov, Levi-Strauss and Barthes. It offers some contrast in theoretical positions and makes an effort to show the relevance of each to the production, but does not offer enough specific textual evidence to justify level 4. There is some good understanding shown, but not quite enough application.
Overall a good level 3
In conclusion, narrative is a factor that is hard to achieve in indie productions as it’s not entirely defined. It is always trying to put the consumer off their original thoughts. It’s conventional to use this approach but it’s a clever marketing feet to pull the consumer in. I enjoyed building the narrative to this production as it was challenging, however it bought new opportunities to try new ideas as I had taken into account these theorist’s approaches. It was hard to define what fits to my narrative beat, but I was able to counter act this concept. Narrative is one of the key motivations in the music video and it was essential that we interpreted this to the audience in an accurate manner.
This response attempts to apply the concept of narrative through reference to Todorov, Levi-Strauss and Barthes. It offers some contrast in theoretical positions and makes an effort to show the relevance of each to the production, but does not offer enough specific textual evidence to justify level 4. There is some good understanding shown, but not quite enough application.
Overall a good level 3
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