Representation of sexuality

In the theory side of media, we are currently looking at the representation of sexuality. We are doing this to get an idea of how different peoples sexuality is presented on screen, this will help when filming and directing our own film/thriller openings. The definition of sexuality is: A persons sexual preference or orientation. There is a long list of sexuality's but the most common ones are: homosexual, heterosexual, bi-sexual and asexual. When looking at a 'Representation of sexuality' clip, I found that heterosexual people are shown more widely in media. In this clip from 'Glee', heterosexual people are presented through a drama queen, a shy and recluse girl, a disabled boy, a black diva and a calm and collect teacher. Whereas the homosexual (the only homosexual) guy is presented as a high pitched, camp gay guy who loves musical theatre and attention. This is conforming to society's stereotypical views on homosexual males.
Kurt (Homosexual male character) goes to speak to a heterosexual male named Finn, who's them assumes that Kurt is asking him to prom. Kurt shows a pained expression on his faced and adamantly says "I'm not gay". This suggests that Kurt feels embarrassed and scared to admit his sexual orientation. This could be because of the heteronormative society we live in today which intimidates Kurt.

Kurt, the only homosexual guy in this Glee season.

Representation of disability

Media Theory

In the other side of the AS Media course, the theory side, we are currently looking at the different areas of study that we could get asked about in our final exam, we are currently on the area of
representations of disability through the media. We watched a short exam clip in lesson from 'Secret diary of a call girl' and we were then asked for homework to explain how disability was presented in the clip. This was my final response. The clip is also attached.

 

 

 

Conventions of a thriller film

                                      Nerve - Textual Analysis

In this opening, they try to imitate a computer screen to show that the film involves the internet.
In this one, an online computer app is shown. This could show how technology has taken over, we used to read books on paper and now we read them on our phones or the computer.
 

In this shot, it shows an editing screen.

In this one a shoe emoji is shown to show that this is modern.

They use a music site to show the music producer.

This one shows a popular app called 'Snapchat'.
This could be to show how we feel the need to record our lives and share them. As the film is about this.

Preliminary task evaluation

Eutopia Opening Response

In the theory side of media A level we have been watching a few episodes of a series called Utopia. We have now been given our first exam style question to answer, we practise with exam questions so that we get a feel of what we will be asked in the final exam. For this question we had 45 minutes and a short clip from the opening to an episode. The question we were asked was: What is effective about the opening to series 2 episode 6 of utopia? This is my final response. I will use the feedback from the teacher to try and improve my next written response.

Story board

This is my storyboard in preparation for the preliminary task. I can now use this as a direction of what to film and when to film.

~ Beth