David Brent at his cringey embarrassing best....a good example of the Audience Pleasure of Comedy Entertainment...
Tuesday, 5 June 2007
Wednesday, 23 May 2007
Mrs B's exam tips
The notes below were given out in class but just in case you missed them...
Happy studying and good luck in your exams!!
REMEMBER: all of the following advice on specific questions is based on what has been in previous years’ papers. It is up to you to READ THE QUESTIONS CAREFULLY and make sure you answer what they ask, linking your answer closely to the wording in the question.
Tuesday 12th June – Textual Analysis, Moving Image, Higher Tier: Sitcoms
Question 1:
Likely to ask you to state what is typical / conventional of the extract to the sitcom genre
Use brief notes, not full sentences. Do it quickly, but don’t rush in and get it wrong
Question 2:
Likely to ask you to explain something about the extract, so be careful you both state the feature and explain what makes it important/different/whatever the questions asks you.
Question 3:
Short essay question, usually for 12 marks (no more than 12 minutes to plan & answer)
Write about all of the bullet points in the question
Questions 4a and 4b:
One question is likely to ask you about how sitcoms are similar/different/typical/conventional (i.e. you need to use your knowledge of the conventions of sitcom). The other will ask you why people watch/enjoy/dislike sitcoms, which is asking you to show your knowledge of the audience pleasures of sitcoms.
Make sure you READ the questions CAREFULLY and ANSWER THE QUESTIONS.
Use examples from two of the sitcoms we have studied to support EVERY point you make – show the examiner that you have detailed knowledge and understanding of the genre as a whole for maximum marks.
DO NOT WRITE ABOUT THE EXTRACT YOU HAVE JUST WATCHED!!!!!
Monday 18th June – Cross-Media Topics, Higher Tier: News
Section A
Will ask you about the audience and how at least two different media appeal to or target their audience.
This is where you write about the Ipswich Murders story.
Write about the specific features that The Sun, BBC Six O’clock News and/or the BBC website have that appeals to their target audience. Make sure you clearly identify who the target audience is early on.
Section B
Will ask you about how representations of people, places or events have changed over time.
This is where you write about how the representation of the Queen and Royal Family has changed between the Coronation and today. Use specific quotes, headlines and descriptions of images to support your points. You can also write about any news stories about the Royals that you have read recently.
Happy studying and good luck in your exams!!
REMEMBER: all of the following advice on specific questions is based on what has been in previous years’ papers. It is up to you to READ THE QUESTIONS CAREFULLY and make sure you answer what they ask, linking your answer closely to the wording in the question.
Tuesday 12th June – Textual Analysis, Moving Image, Higher Tier: Sitcoms
Question 1:
Likely to ask you to state what is typical / conventional of the extract to the sitcom genre
Use brief notes, not full sentences. Do it quickly, but don’t rush in and get it wrong
Question 2:
Likely to ask you to explain something about the extract, so be careful you both state the feature and explain what makes it important/different/whatever the questions asks you.
Question 3:
Short essay question, usually for 12 marks (no more than 12 minutes to plan & answer)
Write about all of the bullet points in the question
Questions 4a and 4b:
One question is likely to ask you about how sitcoms are similar/different/typical/conventional (i.e. you need to use your knowledge of the conventions of sitcom). The other will ask you why people watch/enjoy/dislike sitcoms, which is asking you to show your knowledge of the audience pleasures of sitcoms.
Make sure you READ the questions CAREFULLY and ANSWER THE QUESTIONS.
Use examples from two of the sitcoms we have studied to support EVERY point you make – show the examiner that you have detailed knowledge and understanding of the genre as a whole for maximum marks.
DO NOT WRITE ABOUT THE EXTRACT YOU HAVE JUST WATCHED!!!!!
Monday 18th June – Cross-Media Topics, Higher Tier: News
Section A
Will ask you about the audience and how at least two different media appeal to or target their audience.
This is where you write about the Ipswich Murders story.
Write about the specific features that The Sun, BBC Six O’clock News and/or the BBC website have that appeals to their target audience. Make sure you clearly identify who the target audience is early on.
Section B
Will ask you about how representations of people, places or events have changed over time.
This is where you write about how the representation of the Queen and Royal Family has changed between the Coronation and today. Use specific quotes, headlines and descriptions of images to support your points. You can also write about any news stories about the Royals that you have read recently.
Friday, 20 April 2007
The Office 2
"Spaceman and Freelove on the freelove freeway"...from the episode 'Training Day'
More cringe-worthy singing from David backed up by the hapless Gareth.
Great example of the documentary, 'fly on the wall' style camera work that clearly shows the unconventional sitcom style of The Office. Plenty of crash zooms and whip pans and all shot handheld. Look for the direct address to the camera from Tim aswell, taking the mick out of David. Good examples for your exam!!
More cringe-worthy singing from David backed up by the hapless Gareth.
Great example of the documentary, 'fly on the wall' style camera work that clearly shows the unconventional sitcom style of The Office. Plenty of crash zooms and whip pans and all shot handheld. Look for the direct address to the camera from Tim aswell, taking the mick out of David. Good examples for your exam!!
The Office 1
Below is a compilation of clips from the episode 'Training Day'.
Love him or hate him David Brent has become an icon of modern British sitcom. Do you have some famous David Brent quotes (otherwise known as 'Brentisms')to take into the exam?
Love him or hate him David Brent has become an icon of modern British sitcom. Do you have some famous David Brent quotes (otherwise known as 'Brentisms')to take into the exam?
Ab Fab 3
Episode 'FAT' part 3...
Some brilliant examples of Jennifer Saunders' (Edina Monsoon) exagerrated comic acting style.
How many other sitcom conventions can you pick out from this clip? Got plenty of specific examples to write about for Question 4 of the exam?
Want to see more episodes of AB Fab (or other sitcoms) - click here for YouTube or use link on the right. Then just use YouTube search bar. No excuses to not study for this paper!!
Some brilliant examples of Jennifer Saunders' (Edina Monsoon) exagerrated comic acting style.
How many other sitcom conventions can you pick out from this clip? Got plenty of specific examples to write about for Question 4 of the exam?
Want to see more episodes of AB Fab (or other sitcoms) - click here for YouTube or use link on the right. Then just use YouTube search bar. No excuses to not study for this paper!!
Ab Fab 2
Episode 'FAT' - part two...
Can you give some specific examples of five different audience pleasures from this episode?
Can you give some specific examples of five different audience pleasures from this episode?
Absolutely Fabulous
The opening scenes of the episode FAT (series 1 episode 2), that we studied in class.
Lots of good examples of the role reversal between mother (Edina/Eddie) and daughter (Saffron/Saffy) Do you have some funny quotes that back this up in the exam?
Lots of good examples of the role reversal between mother (Edina/Eddie) and daughter (Saffron/Saffy) Do you have some funny quotes that back this up in the exam?
Friday, 30 March 2007
Si Que What? vs. C.K. Watt
Look at this classic sequence featuring Mrs. Richards and Manuel from 'Communication Problems'. An excellent example of the 'comedy of misunderstanding', use of stereotypes, exaggerated facial expressions and brilliant rapid editing that enhances the comedy even further.
The final scene from 'Communication Problems'
How many sitcom conventions can you spot? What audience pleasures are evident?
Use this scene to conduct a close textual analysis looking for as many conventions of sitcom as possible. Use headings such as:
Camerawork (shot type, angle, movement)
Sound (dialogue, sound effects, music)
Editing (continuity editing, pace, transitions)
Mise-en-scene (props, costumes, sets, locations)
Lighting (high-key, naturalistic)
Characters (stereotypes, facial expressions and body language)
Use as much correct media terminology as possible.
Finish by applying as many audience pleasures as you can to this scene using specific examples to justify your choices.
Welcome...
...to the Thurston Community College GCSE Media Studies Sitcom blog!
Here you will find useful links and info relating to your Textual Analysis - Moving Image paper which you will be sitting on Tuesday 12th June at 1.00pm.
Some basics about the paper:
The exam is 1 hour and 45 minutes long and is worth 60 marks.
45 minutes for viewing and notemaking, 1 hour to answer the questions.
You will see an unseen extract from a sitcom. This will be played 4 times with 5 minutes between each screening to make notes.
There are 4 main questions.
Questions 1-3 are based on the extract.
Question 4 (divided into a and b) is based on the sitcoms we have studied in class.
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