MIGRAIN October assessment learner response

1. 

WWW - There is lots of potential here: you actually analyse the texts very effectively and generally use terminology with confidence. if you can add theory then I think you'll rapidly progress towards the higher grades. 

EBI - Q1 and Q3 are holding you back... a lack of narrative and genre theories. This is a key aspect to revise and improve. 

In Q4 you start making some excellent points regarding race but could take them much further: black stereotypes etc. (see mark scheme for more ideas).
Keep an eye on written English: apostrophes!

2.

1 - Good analysis of the product that is clear and sometimes engages with the nuanced aspects of how narrative is suggested in the film poster.
2 - Good understanding of the theoretical framework that is demonstrated via frequent appropriate explanation and comparison of the connotations in the products.
3 - Excellent knowledge and understanding of the influences of genre on media audiences and industries that is consistently supported by highly appropriate and effective examples.
4 - Judgements and conclusions regarding the application of reception theory are logical and well supported with reference to relevant aspects of the set product.  

3.

1 - Based on central image of the male as well as the tagline; ''some environments are just harder to live in.'' the audience would be able to make a judgement... I didn't analyse the tagline.

2 - Refer to the colours in the image. 
3 - How marketable the product is.
4 - Refer to dress style of the persona and what it connotes.  

4.

Refer to any theory that links to the question. 

5.

Question 4 was my strongest answer. Because I made strong and clear points, I explained clearly and spoke about how what the magazine has done suits their target audience. 

6.

I did the worst in Question 1 as I didn't refer to theories. 

7.

(First paragraph) III Manors looks like a thriller/action film. As an audience, you can pick this up straight away as the persona is holding a gun and focusing on something else instead of making direct eye contact with the camera. The low angle shot connotes that the character is more superior and it gives them a sense of power and dominance. This links to the narrative theory as it follows the usual pattern of the main character being more superior.