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  1) Type up any feedback from your teacher in full (you do not need to write the mark/grade if you do not wish to). WWW: sami, clear knowledge and understanding of both TV csp's with reference to contexts on TV drama productions. next steps: rewrite Q1.2 including more focus on mise-en-scene and props character theory in the clip  complete lr blog task 2) Look at the mark scheme document linked above. Question 1.1 asks about mise-en-scene. What do we use to remember mise-en-scene? Give one example answer from the clip too - you'll find example answers in the mark scheme. 3) Question 1.2 asks about narrative features in the extract. Look at the mark scheme to pick out  three  possible answers for this question. Narrative theory: Propp – character types. Lyra and Will as heroes who the audience can identify with and accompany on their exploration of this empty city. The audience are clearly positioned to sympathise with Lyra and Will when they initially face the two o...

1) Research: Music videos Watch the following music videos and analyse an aspect of media language for each one: Music video 1:  Marshmello x YUNGBLUD x blackbear - Tongue Tied How is narrative used in this music video to engage the audience? In the music video for Marshmello x YUNGBLUD x blackbear – “Tongue Tied” , narrative is used to engage the audience by creating a storyline that complements the lyrics and mood of the song . The video depicts a chaotic, rebellious party scenario, where the artists and partygoers act in exaggerated, high-energy ways that reflect the song’s themes of youthful freedom, escapism, and emotional tension . This narrative structure gives viewers a sense of progression and conflict , as scenes build from messy, fun chaos to moments of emotional release, keeping the audience visually and emotionally involved. The narrative also encourages identification and immersion : viewers who relate to feelings of frustration, excitement, or social rebel...

  1)  Radio: Launch of BBC Radio 1 CSP 2)  Radio: KISS FM Breakfast show CSP

  Audience Look at  the KISS media pack carefully . This will give you a brilliant background to the brand and how they target their audience (important note: it features the old Breakfast presenting team).  Answer the following questions: 1) Read page 2. What is KISS FM's mission? entertains more 15-34yr olds than any other Bauer Media brand and is extremely influential amongstthis hard-to-reach demographic. These young people are always onto the nextthing, they want or already own the latest cool stuff and have the devicesat their fingertips to facilitate this sense of immediacy. It’s more than just dual screening – it’s about using multiple devicessimultaneously from a mobile, tablet, TV,and laptop! 2) Look at page 3. What is the target audience for KISS FM? As well as writing the key statistics from the media pack, try and suggest what  psychographic groups  would fit the KISS audience too. Kiss FM (UK) predominantly targets 15–34-year-ol...