Combined Action Plan and Assessment Objectives

24th OCT- Re-write my title; make sure it makes sense, and I am able to do it

26th OCT- Read up on 2 relevant book

28th OCT- Begin to look at SHEP

31st OCT- watch 2 films from each genre- taking MIGRAIN notes

1ST NOV- Read glossary book from start and highlight ALL words that have to be used

2nd NOV- And AO5- I NEED to do MORE reviews
Analyse your text from different theoretical perspectives (e.g. feminist, Marxist, psychoanalytic, postmodern)?

3rd NOV- Make sure my bibliography is up to date

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

- I have analysed my chosen film clips/trailers well. For instance in my analysis of Batman and When a stranger calls, I covered all the key concepts.
-I think I have covered Media Language very well
-I can work on covering the Ideology part of the concepts. I could do this by researching more theories, which I could apply to my chosen films.

AO2- demonstrate knowledge and application of the wider contexts (historical, social, political, economic) relevant to Media Studies

-I HAVE NOT COVERED NOTHING OF AO2 :
- I can do it by researching and making sure I apply SHEP.

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 have researched online articles; I NEED to do MORE reviews.
- I could READ more books, although I have started reading one, which is useful
- I do have a good question, but can TRY to narrow it down
- I have written a detailed hypothesis:
The representation of women differs due to the genre of the text, presenting each female differently. They are presented as sex symbols, stereotypical housewives or others. Do these genres give a negative or positive representation of women?
-I have considerd issues and debates around my question- eg, feminist issues
- NO textual analysis- I think
- I have done a very detailed analysis of one film: When a stranger calls
I can do a bit more on Batman and finish of What happens in Vegas by Monday
- I CAN HOWEVER choose specific scenes
- NO I have not analysed your text from different theoretical perspectives (e.g. feminist, Marxist, psychoanalytic, postmodern)? THEREFORE I CAN DO THAT IN MY TEXTS I HAVE CHOSEN AND FUTURE TEXTS
-I have viewed each text of mine twice each
Yes, and I HAVE done A MIGRAIN Analysis for them and will put them up over the weekend. - Same/different genre or from the same/different historical period, comparing them with your own
- I AM keeping a detailed record of website addresses, quotes

SYNOPTIC ABILTY

Have you linked what you’re studying to other parts of your course?
YES I HAVE, eg my narrative theories and audience theories. Along with genre and representation for my MED 4
Med 6- issues, debates and theories (institutional factors, globalisation, etc.) – eg feminism, institutions (Warner Bros)
What MediaGuardian stories have you read which are relevant to your study?
Nothing yet, but I am looking =]

CRITICAL AUTONOMY- apply critical ideas and principles to new situations – and demonstrate media literacy in responses to media texts

I am thinking for myself, coming up with my own ideas, and I AM self motivated

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

-My work is nicely presented, with the right amount of text.
- I do have trailers and images
- My blog is easy to read and well organised
- I do use media terminology, HOWEVER I COULD USE MORE
- I always do my work on word first before I post on my blog, to make sure I have used correct grammar, language and my spelling is correct.
- I always highlight key word or phrases which can help me with my essay