Sci-fi Technology Aliens Space Futuristic Saving the universe Defending home (Unknown, Rotten Tomatoes, 2009) – photo opposite Here is an example, this is the film Avatar. This film is a Sci-fi because at the end the avatar transforms into a human. Adventure Jungle Desert Unknown (but still unfamiliar) Quest for something Hero’s journey Discovery/search (Unknown, imdb, 2014) – picture opposite Guardians of the galaxy is a good example of adventure as the main character, Peter is a space adventurer who goes searching for the ‘Orb’. Comedy Suburbs Heightened colour Familiarity Familiar situation Unusual – going wrong Unexpected (Wikipedia, Wikipedia, 1997) - picture Ace Ventura is a funny film which has a lot of comedy elements which can people can understand easily. Horror Gore Blood The other – normality with a twist Dark (dim light) Atmospheric Fear of unknown Monster Gory figure covered in blood (Janucar, 2014) - picture In Insidious there are some scenes containing blood and thrill which is what makes it a horror movie. Thriller Normal Recognizable Shadow/pools of light Physiological Fear of known Mystery to it (Wikipedia, Wikipedia, 2010) - picture This film makes the audience feel a little bit tense and thrilling to watch. Action Violence Intense Stunts Car chases Explosions Location – city Will they get away with it? Gangs and fighting (Wikipedia, Wikipedia, 2016) - picture This movie is an Indian one called Sultan which is about an Olympic wrestler. There are a lot of wrestling
Very flexible Work your own hours/choose your hours Interesting Choose your own job Allows you to build skills You get paid – this includes sick pay as well You have agreed hours of work You have security for the job Very secure with being paid and having a good job for hours as well Disadvantages: It’s not a confirmed income (as you are not always working) Not 100% employed Disadvantages: Paid less Hours aren’t as flexible – neither is the job Disadvantages: Lack of flexibility It can be boring for some as its repetitive Rare to get a permanent contract in the media industry Unit 4 – Critical and Contextual Awareness & Unit 2 – Research Target audience Notes: Making successful products – market: what’s popular/failing? where is the market saturated/programs which are similar Consumer – age, gender, physcographics lifestyle/interests, location/culture, occupation Target Audience task: The television programme which I have chosen to analyse is called ‘The Inbetweeners’ as I think it has a good representation and shows many themes towards the audience. ‘The Inbetweeners' uses different aspects to appeal to it’s target audience. It’s target audience is young people aged 15-25.
CHAPTER 9 – WEEK 9 – EDITING Unit 1 – Processes and Skills & Unit 2 - Research Unit 3 – Professional Practice & Unit 2 – Research Unit 4 – Critical and Contextual Awareness & Unit 2 – Research Reflective Log CHAPTER 10 – WEEK 10 – HELLO PROJECT – RESEARCH Unit 1 – Processes and Skills Unit 2 – Research Unit 3 – Professional Practice Unit 4 – Critical and Contextual Awareness Reflective Log CHAPTER 11 – WEEK 11 & 12 – HELLO PROJECT – PRODUCTION Unit 1 – Processes and Skills Unit 2 – Research Unit 3 – Professional Practice Unit 4 – Critical and Contextual Awareness Reflective Log