Key Concepts Assessment

 

You've spent some time looking at the four key concepts: R.A.I.L.

 

Representation
Audience
Institutions
Language

 

Let's see what you've learned!

 

Respond on your Blog and then copy and paste to a word document so that we can print off and place in your book.

 

Representation

 

 

There are many different ways people can be represented in the media and many of these representations are regarded as stereotypes.

 

Pick a female character from a film you've seen recently and discuss how this character represents women.  Discuss the effect this character has upon the audience.  You must use the keywords representation, genre and gender in your answer.

 

 

Audience

 

What was the target audience for the last film you watched?  Please include their typical age range, social class, lifestyle and values.

 

Institutions

 

Complete last lessons objectives on this subject for marking consideration and feedback!

 

Language

• What is a genre? Use some examples.
• Explain the codes and conventions of a Superhero Film like 'Antman'.
• What is a media platform?
• What is a stereotype?