Viraj- Media Coursework Blog 2: Mr Halsey

RATTAN, Viraj Mark: 6   Grade: C   Comments for AQA:   This is a good, clear statement of intent that offers a good concept that matches the TV crime drama / TV listings magazine brief. It fits the target audience appropriately and certainly feels like a ‘Netflix style’ show. Media language elements are considered thoughtfully although perhaps lacking specific details in places. It is not clear exactly what the three-minute extract will include aside from opening anonymous dialogue and also how much the audience knows about the characters from episode 1. Representation is addressed effectively with reference to race/ethnicity and media theory is applied appropriately. More detailed or sophisticated application of the theory could push this towards the top levels. Audience is addressed competently with audience pleasures and media consumption discussed. Like representation, it lacks a little sophistication for the top level. Digital convergence is touched on with reference...

1) Script Write the full  script  for your TV drama extract.  LINK TO DOCUMENT 2) Shot list Write a comprehensive shot list for every single possible shot you plan to film for your crime drama extract. For three minutes of film, that is going to be a LOT of shots - quite possibly more than 200. LINK TO DOCUMENT 3) Mise-en-scene planning Costume - Suits to portray that these characters are are detectives and are highly respected and specialised in their field.  Lighting - In the first scene I will have a low key chiaroscuro effect on the main character who will be looking at a police crime map board. In the second scene I will have a lot of high key lighting and also using as much natural light as possible as the setting will be the crime scene and will be shot in the day. Actors/performers - In the first scene I will have the main character looking at the board with his back towards the camera (Barthes - enigma). In the the second scene I will have the characters wal...