Thursday 2 October 2008

Self assessment of blog work

AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and application of the Key Concepts employed within Media Studies and the evaluation of texts and ideas using the Key Concepts

In my opinion I believe that I have covered the key concepts (MIGRAIN), especially with the trailer and scene analysis, I feel the WWW is that I have carefully covered all the MIGRAIN things such as institution, media language, genre etc. Further I have included a narrative, genre, institution etc as main links on my blog page and I further believe that I have done all these in the correct and proper fashion. However I have not done the media languages and forms part, as it is very long and I will need to include alot of outside work, but I will do this and be up to date for when it is my time to do my presentation. The key concept I covered the best was the institution bit, as I included alot of relevant information that would be needed for my essay.
AO2: demonstrate knowledge and application of the wider contexts (historical, social, political, economic) relevant to Media Studies.
I don't think I have zeitgeist in my blog, as my question does not refer to modern day society, I think that what zeitgeist is. The SHEP part is covered in my blog, but it has little reference in some blog entries, such as social I talk about this when I discuss about how the people see 'Hancock' further the historical context part I do not refer to as I need no real historical context; I can repair this by probably getting a book that describes the role of men (patriarchal) views, which is not my main topic but something I can refer to. Economic is related to my text as in my blog I show the earnings the film made and how much the company of Sony Columbia Pictures is worth, and finally political is not used in my blog because I have no real use for political views as I am referring to films not documentaries, a way to rectify this is by maybe including a brief reference to a documentary based on superhero movies, this should invoke some political views such as how the government are involved with this such as the 'Captain America' movie.
AO5: Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate investigative and research techniques in carrying out an independent study of a media text, topic or issue.
I haven't really gone to look for books or online articles but I have got reviews done, for my main film, I really do not know what type of articles and books to get as I have no real historical views that can be shown as my question has no real relevance to it. I believe that my question is simple but is good and is easy to compare with loads of films relating with that genre, my hypothesis is not in the greatest detail however it does display a clear aim and objective which I will further be working towards.
I haven't really decided about issues and debates yet but one debate that's in my mind is that do you have to have powers to be a superhero? I haven't included it yet but I will. I have done textual analysis in the form of the film poster and the trailer as well as a scene from the film; at this moment in time I have only really analysed one trailer and 2 movie scenes. I have only scene my main film about twice, but I will be watching it another 1 or 2 times to get all I need out of the film; most of the films I am going to involve in my essay, are roughly 3-4 years old but there are some exceptions as some films are about 18 - 20 years old. Finally at the end of each work that I have posted on my blog I paste the web link that I got the information from, so that I know where to go for, for more detail.
SYNOPTIC ABILITY: Draw together understanding of Key Concepts, from different parts of the specification in order to make effective textual readings. Draw upon knowledge and application of a wide range of possible relevant contexts, in order to account for the characteristics of media texts
I have linked what I'm doing to other parts of last years course (MED2), by introducing theorists as well as narrative and audience etc. Further I have included this years MED4 involvement as well with my main focus of my essay being representation; however I do not think I have involved any MED6 topics yet! But I will when I think of what I can use from the MED6 category that fits in amongst my work. I haven't read any mediaGuardian articles because I can't find any that are relevant for my text that I'm going to be writing, I have done research in to the values and ideologies and it is posted up on my blog.
CRITICAL AUTONOMY: Apply critical ideas and principles to new situations – and demonstrate media literacy in responses to media texts:
I believe that I am thinking for my self, however I do get help or ask for peoples input when I need it, because it's good to get other peoples opinions. I come with my own ideas, and try my best to think of other ones I keep note of all the ideas I have and then if I think of something else I elaborate it. I personally believe that I am self motivated as I do try do all the work set, however I do sometimes leave things to the last minute.
QUALITY OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Select and use forms and styles of writing appropriate to purpose and complex subject matter. Organise relevant information clearly and coherently, using specialist vocabulary when appropriate. Ensure text is legible, and spelling, grammar and punctuation are accurate, so that meaning is clear.
I believe that my work at the moment is well presented as it is in order; in my personal opinion it is clear and well organised. I do use key terminology when i write, I've got used to it now so it just comes to me when I write. At the end of my work that I have done if I use the PC I always spellcheck just in case I made some silly mistakes, finally I do highlight the key parts in stuff I have copied and pasted as well this I always write the web address down to.

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