No Offence: Institution Public Service broadcasting: Television and radio programmes that are broadcast to provide information, advice, or entertainment to the public without trying to make a profit. Channel 4: A focused statutory mission Guaranteed channel prominence No requirement to make a commercial rate of return The Result: Innovation and risk-taking without cost to the taxpayer. Creation of a range of new companies Provided valuable, globally attractive output. Forerunner of initiatives to stimulate innovation and growth in the wider UK economy. Channel 4 a unique broadcasting institution: Only broadcaster with significant public service broadcasting (PSB) remit to be entirely Only PSB in the world to enjoy a high share among the 16 to 34 age group. Only major broadcaster in the world to source its programming entirely from external suppliers. Sticks with the ideas that show some promise Relies least on long running "sched...
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Film Regulation - BBFC Established in 1912 and originally called the British Board of Film Censors. It was in response to the Cinematograph Act 1909, as this had introduced Censorship to the industry. BBFC is a non-government organisation, but there were times that they worked with the government to censor some aspects of film. During WW2 they worked together to make sure that extreme political views were not shown. The BBFC gets its funding through charging film distributions for their services. The board 'cuts' few films. Any cuts are listed on its website along with the length of any cut and the reasons for it. Products may choose to cut parts of a film to reduce the rating the BBFC have given. Why? local authorities can also go against the BBFC if they feel it's in the public interest. Why regulate? To protect children and vulnerable adults from potentially harmful or otherwise unsuitable content. To empower consumers, particularly parents and those with...
CSP: Chicken What's the difference between a mainstream and independent film? - An independent film was one that was made outside of the conventional studio system, outside of Hollywood or any other large production studio. - The style of 'indie' films is a lot different to Hollywood blockbusters, as the directors and producers have more creative input - it's being made in their vision, not in the vision of studio bosses. - independent films have much smaller budgets and are often supported financially by public service broadcasters, film institutions and charity funding. - They are also distributed by smaller companies. Chicken is an example of micro budget film making and raises issues around the role and future of national cinema as well as the viability of media products produced outside of the mainstream for niche audiences. Students need to be familiar with the production context and distribution materials including the official website, posters, trailer,...
Oh Comely Narrative
Lesson 1 Narrative: Consider the way the front cover creates a narrative about character and lifestyle in order to attract an audience. - What are they trying to sell? - What do we learn about the feature star from the cover? How might this relate to our own lives? the way in which the cover stories create enigma and anticipation for the reader - to be fulfilled by reading on. - What enigma codes (clues and hints) are used? Why will they appeal? What are the magazines offering that we may not get elsewhere? Narratology including Todorov. Narrative of the Front Cover: - Trying to sell a lifestyle which is an abstract concept, something you can aspire to be kind of like a guideline - Promote female empowerment - Looks very powerful and poised - Soldier style jacket. Showing aspects of strength in women and the power - Unnatural posture as her arms are beyond her head in an unusual manor. - Enticing Words. Little hint...