Media Studies

What I have learned so far this year So far this year I have learned that there 10 different sectors of media, which are: Film/Radio/Magazine (Publication)/Marketing & Advertising/Video Games/TV/Animation/Interactive/Photo Imaging/Press. In media production, the 3 key stages are pre-production, production, and post production. I also learned that characteristics are features that are easily recognised by an audience. I also learned that the word genre is French for type. Within films & genres, there are also sub genres (a smaller, unofficial genre) and cross-over genres/hybrid genres (where elements from two or more genres feature in a media text). One example of a sub-genre is action-comedy and one example of a cross genre is a horror/comedy. However genres are always subject to change, as audiences have expectations of specific genres, but are willing to accept innovation. Responses from media texts will show whether the text has been accepted or rejected. You can al...

What are Regulatory Bodies? A regulatory body(also known as Regulatory Agency) is a public authority/government agency that is responsible for controlling some areas of human activities. so essentially managing the things some people do. Regulatory bodies are mainly set up to enforce health and safety standards, and to protect consumers within the market. Regulatory Bodies include charities, education boards, law companies and environmental companies. Some examples are: Ofsted (Educational) Charity Commission for England and Wales (Charity) Northern Ireland Environment Agency (environmental) Financial Conduct Agency (Financial) NHS Improvement (Healthcare) Faculty of Advocates (Law)

Film Analysis Hacksaw Ridge Hacksaw Ridge is based in 1940's America/Japan, so the set is very well designed to make it seem natural and believable. One of my favourite things about the film is that the main character, who is a conscientious objector, sticks to hie beliefs throughout the film, despite the problems that it causes for him. I think this adds a major effect on the film as the audience would be in suspense a lot of the time because they will never know what is going to happen next. What also creates more effect is that the film is mostly based on a true story (apart from a few edits). During the film, the main character goes through the whole battle as a medic without firing a shot.