Zuzanna's coursework

CAPITAL CASE STUDY: 1) How does the drama use camerawork to capture London life? Uses a lot of birds eye view and zoom out shots to capture the setting and environment. 2) How does the trailer introduce the different narrative strands suggesting tension or enigma in the 40-second running time? It shows a hooded figure taking pictures of peoples homes and then moves to flashbacks/montages of peoples lives and the final shot being an image of an envelope saying ' we want what you have '. Capital in Media Magazine Issue 83 of Media Magazine has a feature exploring Capital as a media product. Read ‘We Want What You Have’ in MM83  (p10). You'll  find our Media Magazine archive here  - remember you'll need your Greenford Google login to access. Answer the following questions: 1) What does the article suggest about the 'state of the nation' genre and how Capital is an example of this? The article suggests that the 'state of the nation' genre explores contempora

  INTRODUCTION TO TV DRAMA: 1) What is serial television drama? Write your own definition. Serial television drama is a type of TV show where the story continues from episode to episode, often with cliffhangers, creating a continuous narrative arc. Examples include "Breaking Bad" and "Game of Thrones." 2) List five of the TV dramas discussed in the history of the genre on page 1 of the factsheet. How has the genre evolved over time? The evolution of TV dramas has seen a shift from storytelling to more narratives, with shows like "The Sopranos," "Breaking Bad," "Game of Thrones," "The Wire," and "Mad Men" leading the way. This change has brought character development, darker themes, and change to genre. 3) List the sub-genres of TV drama featured in the factsheet. Come up with your  own example  of an existing TV drama to fit each category. Crime Drama : "True Detective" - Investigates complex crimes with in

  INDEX: British Film Industry factsheets #132 & #100 Blinded By The Light  case study research   Regulation - BBFC research and tasks  

  FILM REGULATION AND THE BBC: 1) Research the  BBFC  in more detail: what is the institution responsible for? How is it funded? What link does it have to government? This  history of the BBFC page  may help. he British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is responsible for classifying films, videos, DVDs, and certain video-on-demand content in the United Kingdom. Its main duties include assessing the content of media products to determine appropriate age ratings and content warnings to ensure they comply with UK laws and guidelines regarding harmful or offensive material. 2) Read this  BBFC guide to how films are rated . Summarise the process in 50 words. The BBFC rates films through a rigorous process involving expert examiners who assess content against guidelines and public opinion. They consider factors like violence, language, sex, and drug use to assign appropriate age ratings and content warnings, ensuring films comply with UK laws and reflect societal standards. 3) Read this 

  BLINDED BY THE LIGHT CASE STUDY: Funding Blinded By The Light cost around $15m to make. Key points: Bend It Films developed the film with support from Levantine Films and Ingenious Media. Levantine Films is an independent production company that had a major success with Hidden Figures in 2016 which grossed $230m at the worldwide box office. The Ingenious Group is an investment company that invests money in projects that have the potential to deliver future profits. Production Key points for making Blinded By The Light: Adapted from a book called  Greetings From Bury Park  by Sarfraz Manzoor (a play on 'Greetings From Asbury Park' - a Bruce Springsteen album). The memoir outlined his experiences growing up in Luton in the 1980s and discovering the music of Springsteen. Co-written and directed by Gurinder Chadha who had a smash hit in 2002 with her film  Bend It Like Beckham  ( Bend It Like Beckham  made over $100m at the worldwide box office). Distribution Blinded By The Light

BRITISH FILM INDUSTRY:   1) Write a one-sentence definition of what makes a film British. When the film is made in Britain and by British film directors. 2) What is the difference between a Hollywood production context and production context of a British film? Hollywood productions often prioritise large budgets and global appeal, while British films may focus more on creativity, smaller budgets, and better storytelling with an emphasis on social realism and cultural context. 3) When did the James Bond franchise start? 1962 4) In terms of film censorship and graphic content, what began to change in British film in the 1970s and 1980s? In the 1970s and 1980s, British film censorship began to relax with the introduction of the X certificate in 1970 and the 18 certificate in 1982, allowing for more explicit content in films, including violence and sexuality. 5) What groups are often represented in British film? Give examples of films these groups feature in. Working-class individuals: Exa