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Statement of Intent

For my music video, I chose the song 'Moon River’ by Frank Ocean because of its slow, emotional and reflective tone. The song creates a calm but slightly melancholic atmosphere, which best fits my narrative about healing after a toxic relationship. My music video follows my main character experiencing a heartbreak and  recovering by choosing herself; encouraging a teenage or young adult audience to emotionally grow and always choose self love. At the start of the video, I use close up shots of her phone and face as she reads old messages. This makes the emotions feel personal and allows the audience to clearly see her vulnerability whilst also creating a connection to her as they might relate. Furthermore, flashbacks are shown using over the shoulder shots to allow the audience to feel involved in their heated argument, along with slightly shaky camera work to reflect the instability and toxicity in the relationship. These scenes are crosscut with clips of another couple in a healt...
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Coursework Preliminary Exercise

 Initial Tasks: Planning 1) Write a 100 word statement of intent explaining what you are going to make for your preliminary exercise For my preliminary exercise, I’m making a short 50-second music video to Frank Ocean’s song: Moon River. It’s a cut-down version of my main idea, showing how you should always choose yourself. I’m starting with a diegetic speech where someone asks, “Love or lust?” and the reply sets up the meaning. Then the music comes in, and we follow one main character after a breakup. They’re shown alone at first, but then start to focus on self-love and small positive actions. I’ll use simple shots like close-ups, shot/reverse shot and a quick montage to show this. 2) Write a script for your preliminary exercise on your blog. This needs to include stage directions AND dialogue.  Preliminary Exercise Script – Moon River (50s) FADE IN: EXT. PARK – DAY (OVERCAST) (Close-up: Maryam sits on a park bench, casual clothes, looking distracted. A VOICE (GUY) is heard ...
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Summer project: coursework planning

Coursework Planning 1) Research music videos Music video 1: Marshmello x YUNGBLUD x blackbear - Tongue Tied How is narrative used in this music video to engage the audience? The music video for "Tongue Tied" uses a dystopian narrative to engage the audience. It follows Todorov’s structure, starting with a disruption where a group called the “Silencers” suppress freedom of speech. Characters like YUNGBLUD and blackbear represent the rebels, creating a clear binary opposition. Fast-paced editing, dark lighting, and symbolic costume choices highlight the themes of control vs. freedom. The use of enigma and action keeps the audience interested, while the final voiceover  delivers a powerful message about youth and resistance. Music video 2: Years & Years - I Wish I Knew How is camerawork and mise-en-scene used in this video? Use CLAMPS to remember the different aspects of mise-en-scene In the “I Wish I Knew” video by Years & Years, the camerawork uses close-ups and steady...
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Radio: Final Index

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

 Audience 1)What is KISS FM's mission? KISS FM’s mission is to connect with young people by sharing fresh music and content across radio, online, and social media in a way that fits our lifestyle. 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. The target audience for KISS FM is mainly 15–34-year-olds, with a 60/40 female-to-male split. While the audience was originally more London-based, 65% now live outside the city, showing how the station has grown nationally. They’re active, social through the KISS Kube app (which has over 1.3 million downloads). Shows like Breakfast and Live@KISS have the biggest audience share in London, and the listeners tend to fall into psychographic groups like trendsetters, digital natives, and experience seekers. 3) Now look at page 5 - The KISS network. How does KISS use digital media and technology to reach...
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Radio: Launch of BBC Radio 1 CSP

 Historical, social and cultural contexts 1) What radio stations were offered by the BBC before 1967? Before 1967, the BBC had three main radio stations. The Home Service broadcast news, talks, and drama. The Light Programme focused on light entertainment and popular music. The Third Programme offered classical music, plays, and serious talks. 2) How was BBC radio reorganised in September 1967? What were the new stations that launched? In September 1967, the BBC reorganised its radio services to compete with the growing popularity of pirate radio stations. The Light Programme was split into two new stations: Radio 1, which focused on pop music for younger listeners, and Radio 2, which kept the lighter entertainment and easy listening style. The Home Service was renamed Radio 4, continuing with news, drama, and current affairs. The Third Programme, along with the Music Programme, was reshaped into Radio 3, offering classical music, drama, and cultural content. 3) What was pirate rad...
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Television: Final Index

 Television Final Index 1) Television: Introduction to TV drama 2) Doctor Who: Language and Representation 3) Doctor Who: Audience and Industries 4) His Dark Materials: Language and Representation 5) His Dark Materials: Audience and Industries 6) Industry contexts: the BBC and public service broadcasting
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