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Introductory Task.
1. What made you want to study media?
2. How many forms of media can you name?
3. What kind of jobs are available in the media industry? Name as many as
you can?
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Desert Island
(a) You are about to become stranded on a desert island forever!
You need to decide on one Film, TV show and Album to bring with you to
keep you entertained, please write your answers below.
(b) Please split up into groups of three
The three of you will be going to the desert island BUT you will only
be allowed to take ONE Film, TV show & Album with you.
Please discuss in your group what you want to bring and why.
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Symbols and Signs
1. Name the brand each of these symbols is associated with
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2. (a) What do you think of when you see this symbol?
(b) discuss your answer in pairs
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Naming Camera Shots
Below is a selection of camera shots. Your task is to try and name each camera
shot. The first one has been done for you.
Close up shot.
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Magazine Task
Please look over both these magazine covers and answer the
questions on page nine.
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How is the female portrayed on the front cover of Cosmopolitan?
How is the male portrayed on the front cover of CEO magazine?
What feminine stereotypes do the stories on the cover of
Cosmopolitan conform to?
Who would you say the target audience for both these magazines is?
And why?
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Storyboard
Use the story board below to draw and write about significant events that have
happened in your life that have shaped you into the person you are today.
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