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WEEK 1 FRIDAY 4TH JAN + 7-11 JANUARYRadio One Breakfast Show Activity 1 - (Holiday work) Holiday work: 1 Research the BBC. What are its core values / its mission or remit? 2 Find out about the BBC's diversity agenda. 3 Why is the BBC different from commercial channels? Clue: How is each funded? 4 Do you think the BBC licence fee unfair to commercial broadcasters? 5 In what ways does Radio 1 represent the values of the BBC corporation? 6 Does Radio 1 have a particular remit/ duty. mission? target audience? 7 Why is the Radio 1 Breakfast Show important for the BBC? target audience? 8 How successful has R1 Breakfast Show been in recent years? Give reasons. Activity 2 Draw your own version of a 'charter' of R1s core aims. See the Wordcloud and the factsheet. make sure you include words like innovative, distinctive and challenging; diversity UK Talent new music _________________________________________________ Homework for Wednesday 16th R1 BREAKFAST SHOW . (activity 3) Listen to an episode on catch-up (at least 1 hour). Write down the running order. No need to list every music track. Make notes on •the tracks played– is it all popular commercial streaming hits? •competitions, prizes & audience interaction •the news bulletins – how is it different from other bulletins annotate e,g, "UK music;- part of R1's core values. "phone in encourages audience interaction" "stings/ident/ jingles help to define brand identity (USP)" Follow it up on by looking at social media - YouTube, FB, Twitter etc. What role does this 'extra' content play? _______________________________________________________ 
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WEEK 2 14 - 18 JANUARY
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Radio 1 Activity 4 Write 150 - 200 words: To what extent does the episode of the R1BS reflect the core values of the BBC and of Radio One? How successful is it in terms of appealing to its target demographic of 15-19 years olds. Activity 5 Look at Radio One's online presence and make notes on the title below (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram). Present an argument with pics: 'How does R1 use social media to appeal to its target audience? How does its online presence add to audience gratification' Activity 5a Radio 1 Playlist: Read this article and answer the questions in the pdf file below the link https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/may/25/radio-1-playlist-secrets-uncovered-battle-of-brands battle of the brands Guardian article qu's.pdf Download File WORK TO BE DONE FOR WEDNESDAY 23RD
you will be given some time in class for this as well as homework time. REDO Homework for Wednesday 23rd R1 BREAKFAST SHOW running order Listen to an episode on catch-up. Write down the running order. No need to list every music track. See OCR factsheet booklet for an example. List Times, content and an occasional comment. Make notes on •the tracks played– is it all popular commercial streaming hits? •Presenter’s Links, banter, competitions & audience interaction •news bulletins – how is it different from other bulletins? •Check out social media generally to see how the show interacts with & reaches out to its fans ________________________________ 2) follow up work based on your episode study 15 mark essay (25 mins; make 8-10 points) From what you have heard and seen of the Radio 1 Breakfast Show – to what extent do you think its content is successful in attracting and retaining 15-29 year olds? MUST CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF WORK YOU HAVE COVERED IN CLASS AND INDEPENDENTLY. 3) Sample exam question: What aspects of The Breakfast Show's online presence help to secure its popularity among its target audience of 15 to 29 year olds? (15 marks) |
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WEEK 3 21 - 25 JANUARY
Radio One
Activity 6: We will finish work on Clay Shirky, Curran & Seaton & David Hesmondhalgh.
Activity 7: Write up how these academic ideas, arguments and debates could be applied to Radio 1
Activity 8
Explain how Radio 1's music policy is different from that of commercial broadcasters. Why do you think this is the case?
Activity 9 - See theory zone (www.the mediastop.co.uk) on Clay Shirky
watch the Mrs Fisher video & do the accompanying questions
Extras:
Activity X1 Make notes on R1BS in terms of LIAR
Activity X2 Make notes on R1BS in terms of SPECH (social, political, economic, cultural and historical) contexts
Activity X3 Exam essays. 15 marks each. (about 25 mins) Choose ONE of the following:
a) Explain how economic contexts influence radio production. Refer to the Radio 1 Breakfast Show to support your points.
b) Explain how different audiences use radio differently. Refer to R1BS.
c) What is radio doing to attract younger listeners? How successful are they? Refer to R1BS.
d) Explain why popular music radio programmes struggle to gain recognition as Public Service Broadcasting. Refer to The BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show to support your answer. In your answer you must also explain how political, cultural and economic contexts influence the status of popular music radio programming [15]
Activity 9 - Use Revision cards to ensure you know the topic well, and can move between facts and analysis.
Activity 6: We will finish work on Clay Shirky, Curran & Seaton & David Hesmondhalgh.
Activity 7: Write up how these academic ideas, arguments and debates could be applied to Radio 1
Activity 8
Explain how Radio 1's music policy is different from that of commercial broadcasters. Why do you think this is the case?
Activity 9 - See theory zone (www.the mediastop.co.uk) on Clay Shirky
watch the Mrs Fisher video & do the accompanying questions
Extras:
Activity X1 Make notes on R1BS in terms of LIAR
Activity X2 Make notes on R1BS in terms of SPECH (social, political, economic, cultural and historical) contexts
Activity X3 Exam essays. 15 marks each. (about 25 mins) Choose ONE of the following:
a) Explain how economic contexts influence radio production. Refer to the Radio 1 Breakfast Show to support your points.
b) Explain how different audiences use radio differently. Refer to R1BS.
c) What is radio doing to attract younger listeners? How successful are they? Refer to R1BS.
d) Explain why popular music radio programmes struggle to gain recognition as Public Service Broadcasting. Refer to The BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show to support your answer. In your answer you must also explain how political, cultural and economic contexts influence the status of popular music radio programming [15]
Activity 9 - Use Revision cards to ensure you know the topic well, and can move between facts and analysis.
WEEK 4 28 JANUARY - 1 FEBRUARY
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HOMEWORK FOR WEDNESDAY 30TH JANUARY
a) Complete your Big Issue Quiz – 10 questions for others in the class b) Select a cover (see Big Issue website, click Magazines top right and select 2018.) Analyze your selected cover: aim for 250 words How is it different from conventional magazines? Discuss language & representations and how they help to convey meaning. |
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HOMEWORK FOR WEDNESDAY 6TH FEBRUARY
1) Choose a second Big Issue cover (must be from after Sept 2018) and analyze the media language & representations. Try to find one that contains an example of intertextuality. Write at least 250 words. In class and at home: complete question 2 on the Trump slide on the right.
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WEEK 5 4 - 8 FEBRUARY
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Big Issue - we will revise the main points from the Powerpoint slides
Here's an extra quiz style game to help your recall http://www.classtools.net/z-a/201902_-LmDFU5 Wednesday - hand in homework. If it is of an acceptable quality, we will move on. Final questions on Big Issue Big Issue summary questions (5 marks for each question). Spend about 5 minutes on each one and write about 30-50 words on each answer.
Thursday/ Friday a) List 10 facts about Minecraft b) What is the game's appeal? c) Why is it unlike many other computer games? d) Think about contexts: list 3 or 4 points under each of the following headings:
MINECRAFT PRESENTATION activity Powerpoint/ Keynote MINECRAFT Presentation Your presentation must look good. Slides should be suitable for sharing on social media and sites such as Slideshare. Make your slides visually attractive and not too cluttered. You will be marked on content /10 , visual appeal /10, presentation style /10 (Use plenty of media language and concepts in your answers. Analysis as well as facts.) You should cover the following points. Here's a suggested slide structure: 1) Brief history and evolution of the game – do you think it has adapted to modern audiences and technologies? In what way are its distribution and promotion different from conventional video games? 2) Why do you think Minecraft is so successful? Try to give as many reasons as possible. To what extent does the game suit a range different platforms (PC, games console, tablet, smartphone)? 3) Minecraft’s presence beyond the actual game: reboots, spin-offs,film, merchandise, social media buzz. 4) Social, economic and cultural contexts 5) How have ordinary users helped the promotion and distribution of the game? What does this say about Clay Shirky’s views on digital audiences and participatory media. 6) Minecraft vs Fortnite. What do you think? Does Minecraft have a future? VR? |
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WEEK 6 11 - 15 FEBRUARY
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Minecraft.
Wednesday - presentations Thursday summary, recap activities Friday: JME will be absent. RESEARCH – work for Friday’s lesson 15th February try to finish in the lesson 1) Compare Minecraft trailers to trailers for other games (e.g. GTA, Fortnite, COD) and write a 50 word summary of your findings. 2) Either a)Research the Minecraft official website https://minecraft.net/en-us/ and make 5 bullet point comments about codes & conventions; layout, mode of address etc. Or b) In a game you are familiar with, describe the opportunities for collaboration rather than competition And Developing online communities |
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