G325 sec. b colletive identity l1 blog

A2 MEDIA STUDIES - G325

Section B: COLLECTIVE IDENTITY

Lesson 1

G325 Section B Introduction

What Will I Study?

» There are four areas you need to understand in preparing for the exam:

1. How do the contemporary media represent nations, regions and ethnic / social / collective groups of people in different ways?

2. How does contemporary representation compare to previous time periods?

3. What are the social implications of different media representations of groups of people?

4. To what extent is human identity increasingly ‘mediated’?

Collective Identity: YouthThe Representation of Teenager in the Media

» Unit Argument: The representation of the Collective Identity of Teenagers is complex and will always depend on;

1. Who Produces the Media2. The Media Form used for the Representation3. The Target Audience for the Representation

Lesson Topics» Lesson 1: Introduction to the Topic/What is

Identity» Lesson 2: Key Theorists and Theories» Lesson 3: Historical Context» Lesson 4: Representation of Teenagers in Film» Lesson 5: Representation of Teenagers in Film» Lesson 6: Representation of Teenagers in Film» Lesson 7: Representation of Teenagers in Film» Lesson 8: Summary of Term 1

Case Studies» Film: Rebel Without a Cause» Film: Fish Tank» Film: Ill Manors» TV: News - London Riots» TV: Skins» TV: Misfits» Internet: Social Networks

Final ExamHow will I be assessed?

» Media Studies Final Exam – 4th June 2013

» Section B

» 60 mins for Section B

» Answer Topic: Media & Collective Identity

» Answer 1 Question from a choice of 2

» You MUST discuss at least 2 Different Media Forms

» You MUST refer to historical, present and future

representations

Marks AwardedHow will I be marked?

» Total of 50 marks

» Marks are given for 3 different areas1. Explaination/Analysis/Argument (max. 20)2. Use of Examples (max. 20)3. Terminology (max. 10)

» Examiners will be looking to see how well you:˃ Answer the actual question asked – not just a general response!˃ Create an argument and structure your response using case studies and theories˃ Apply theory you have learnt to the case studies˃ Triangulation – how have your brought it all together

What is Identity?

What is Identity?» Before we can begin to study ‘Collective

Identity’ we need to ensure we understand what the terms mean!

» Identity is constructed in a number of different ways and forms

HomeworkReading

» Read the essay extract» Highlight and Annotate any key points» Prepare to feedback in Friday’s Lesson