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GCSE Media Studies: Coursework

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Summer Project Tasks Research and Textual Analysis (Understanding Conventions) 1)  This screenshot of Alysa Liu from her website, shows mise-èn-scene through the use of costume to explain a specific mood of victory or wealthiness. The denotations of her costume is that it's a gold, sparkly dress. The connotations could be that it has been worn in order to stand out.  2)  This screenshot of Alysa Liu from her website, shows  mise-èn-scene through the use of make-up to show how brand identity is created by her iconic, striking hair. The connotations of her hair is her wanting to be unique or wanting to catch the attention of audiences. 3)  This screenshot of Alysa Liu from her website, shows mise-èn-scene through the use of actor placement by the denotation of her being in the middle of the group photo. The connotations of this could be her being the main focus of the scene.  Establishing a Concept & Brand Identity 1) The Bio - Sports - The sport of ...

End of Year 1 Exam Learner Response

1. WWW - Some good ideas introduced in 1.3 and Q2     EBI - 1.2 Consider how different elements drive the story forward.     Mark - 16/42     Grade - 4 2. We use CLAMPS to remember mise-en-scene. An example answer from the clip could be props - drinks and bread, or setting - empty city, etc.  C - COSTUME  L - LIGHTING A - ACTOR PLACEMENT/MOVEMENT M - MAKE-UP P - PROPS S - SETTING 3. Three possible answers for question 1.2 can be the following: • Location: the empty city creates its own enigma code with the mystery of what has happened to the city and the people that lived there. This is partially resolved later in the extract. • Props: the setting and props are both familiar (the drink bottles and bread towards the end of the sequence) and also other-worldly in keeping with the fantasy genre (the city). The creates a contrast that suggests the wider narrative arc of multiple worlds (including one very much like our own). • Costume...