Blog post 1: 10 questions

 

10 QUESTIONS



1) Which part of Media are you looking forward to the most?


The part of media I am looking forward to the most is creating and editing different types of videos.


2) What knowledge and skills do you hope to learn in Media?


I would like to learn more about how media influences and attracts a audience, and I skill I would like to learn is how 


3) What grade are you realistically hoping to achieve in Media?


Realistically, I would like to achieve a grade 6 or 7.


4) What device do you use most to access the media? (The media = news, TV, music, film, social media etc.) 


The device I use to access media the most is The Tv and a mobile device.


5) What is your average 'screen time' (or equivalent) on your phone each day? Is this about right, too little or too much? Why?


My average screen time is around 2-4 hours. I believe this is about right, because I am not on my device too much and when I am on it, it's mainly to play music, text or call family and friends.


6) What was the last TV programme or film you watched?


The last TV programme i watched was Queen of tears 


7) What device or subscription do you use to listen to music?


I use my phone or cd player to listen to music but I don't have a subscription, I use the app, Audiomack


8) Do you play videogames? If so, what do you play games on and what is your favourite game?


I do play videogames occasionally, I play rhythm hive, and JYP superstars which are both my favourite games. 


9) Are you on social media? If so, what social media do you have and why do you like it? 


I am not on social media.


10) Finally, do you think the media is a positive or negative thing for young people? Why?


I think media can be both a positive and negative thing depending on how it is approached and how it's used, as media can introduce young people into the caution of the real world but it also can put a certain weight onto young people if they stumble across the wrong influence.


Extension


Why was the casting of Ncuti Gatwa a significant moment in the history of Doctor Who?


The casting of Ncuti Gatwa is a significant moment in the history of Doctor who, as the casting was usually a older white haired, white man.


What aspects of this scene do you think an audience might enjoy? List at least three things and explain why the audience would enjoy each aspect. 


The aspects of this scene the audience might enjoy is, 

How is this scene constructed to tell the audience the history of Doctor Who? Think about the script, camerawork and acting.

This scene tell the audience about the history of doctor who by keeping the scene short yet making it hold a lot of impact by how the characters portray their emotions.

What can you spot in Doctor Who that you will find in most television dramas? (E.g. characters, dramatic music etc.) These are called key conventions - list as many as you can think of. 

I can spot 

What would a Doctor Who fan ('Whovian') like or dislike about this scene?


A 'Whovian' may

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