EVALUATION:
1 = excellent, 2 = v. good, 3 = good/average, 4 = poor, 5 = v. poor

Attainment- 2

Effort -3, I am giving myself three because i feel that i could be putting more effort into my module five blog.

Punctuality-1 i attend all my media lessons and am rarely late.

Submission and quality of homework-3, i hand in work on time however i think i need to manage my time better.

Ability to work independently- 3 i can work as an individual just as well as i can in team.

Quality of writing- 3 i need to start using more media terminolongy in the right ways.

Organisation of Media folder - 5, my media folder is very organised.

Oral contributions in class -3 i definatlty feel i should contribute more in class because when i do i feel more confident and understand the work more.

Standard of Module 5 blog-2 could use more research and ananysis of images from coach carter.

Standard of Module 6 blog- 5 homework is all there with weekly stories from media guardian.

WWW:

1. my media migrane analysis went well.
2. my knowledge of new big insitutions which i learnt in med 6
3. greater understanding of subject.

ebi:

1. contributed more in class.
2. more effort in med 5
3. manage time more so the quality of my work is high.

i analysed a scene from the DVD but couldn't find it on youtube so when i do i will post it up but her is the analysis.

Analysis of the street violence scene.
This scene is set in a dark rough area, it is dark because of the time of day but this makes the scene more realistic. Streetlights are used, this creates shadow and a more dramatic scene building up tension and allowing the audience infer that some sort of danger is going to happen. The characters (male teenage boys) are dressed in hoodies and caps represented as thugs. They are all standing in a gang. The language they are using is socially unaccepted swearing is used the term ‘nigga’ is referred to a lot. The boys use slang as a way of communicating with each other words like ‘holla’ are used. Mr cruz walks in a dominant confident trying to intimidate other gangs to show how powerful he is. A fight is caused between the boys and another gang there is a lot of violence hitting and pushing a close up of a gun is shown this shows this is done because that is the cause of the problems the disruption and there are issues in society about guns. Gunshots are fired and someone is shot we see Cruz running towards the injured person we hear he is out of breath and orchestral music is being played representing how dramatic and serious this scene is. Sound that is used is gunshots and panicking voices a lot of shouting and mr Cruz is shouting in Spanish. There are a lot of sirens in the background.

TEN MEDIA WORDS I CAN USE IN MY INDEPENDENT STUDY.

1. Attitudes, beliefs and values- this term is commonly used when discussing the audience for media products and the factors influencing the reception of media messages.

I will be using this term in my independent study when I discuss the ideologies and values that are brought up in Coach carter such as the attitudes to single parents and what the audience are interpreting while watching, how they feel seeing the representation of black teenagers in a negative way.

2. Binary opposition- a term used by Levi Strauss, he stated that narratives are structured around opposite elements such as bad vs good and death vs life.

I plan on using this term as it relates to what is being portrayed in the film in coach carter the binary oppositions would be the guns and violence vs books and a good education.

3. Epic- this is a big budget film with a big cast and has a powerful theme.

The powerful theme that is being used in coach carter is the way black youth is being represented as criminals and underachievers. The importance of having an education.

4. Family values- this term is associated with political and religious views of society.

I can use this term when explaining how the absense of a father is the cause of the increase of black youth going to jail because they have no role model.

5. hybrid genre- this term is a cross between one film genre and another.

This term relates to coach carter as it has a sports genre and a melodrama genre.

6. Stereotypes- is the social classification of a group of people by identifying common characteristics and applying them allowing the audience to make assumptions and judgments about the group concerned.

In coach carter I will be looking at the stereotype of youth, they are seen as troublemakers and kids who are yobs who drink and party all the time.

7. Representation- this is where the media construct versions of people, places and events in images words or sound for transmission through media texts to an audience.

I will be representing the way males are portrayed in coach carter. The film is male dominated, they are represented as men who cause trouble and have no responsibility.

8. Racism- behaviour involving social and economic discrimination based on the false assumption that one particular ethnic group or race is culturally and biologically inferior to another.

I will be exploring the theme or racism in coach carter. In the film it shown that all black youths are related to crime and facts and figures in society show that the number of black people in jail are on the rise. But this cannot be the case for all black people.

9. mise en scene- the arrangement done by a filmmaker of everything in that is too be included in the shot. This may Include costumes, lighting and props.

For the mise en scene element I will be looking at wearing heavy jewellery diamonds and long chain necklaces represents status in the area, The area is rough in a rural area often referred to the ‘ghetto’ & ‘hood’ and ‘Teenage’ clothes are worn by the characters- hoodies, tracksuits and caps.

10. Teen movie- a film directed specifically at teenagers they address teenage interests.

Coach carter is a teenage movie, which addresses issues at teenagers. Issues that are mentioned are teenage pregnancy and peer pressure within friendship groups.

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• Migran analysis of Coach carter
  

Media language:
Coach is using an authoritive voice because he is a figure of authority. Allows the audience to recognise this. He gains respect using this voice.
A lot of medium shots are used just to show the shoulders and faces of the characters.
Mis en scene in the gym- dark and dim, low key lighting creating shadows. During games the gym is lit by lights in the gym.
Mis en scene in the school- quite dingy, rough and dark.
Close ups of the basketball and school contracts this shows the importance of the contracts. As they are what determines the students playing basketball and there education.
The coach is dressed up in a suit. Authoritive figure.
During the basketball game, music is played and it is fast paced this is because the game is being played fast. Creates excitement for the audience.
Clothes the players are wearing are what is expected of them, sports gear tracksuits, shorts and vests (team jersey).
Players are expected to wear suits after there game.
‘Teenage’ clothes are worn by the characters- hoodies, tracksuits and caps.
Quick cuts.
Tracking shot is used when the game is in action, it follows the players but mostly the ball as the ball is represented as an important factor of the game. The tracking shot also build ups the pace of the game.
Facial expressions during the game show seriousness and determination.
Clapping
Voice in the gym is echoing.
To state the importance of the game the camera uses quick cuts to the players, to the scoreboard then to the coach.
The area is rough in a rural area often referred to the ‘ghetto’ & ‘hood’.
The song ‘locked up’ by Akon is played in the background this song relates to the issues in the film and of the scene has what he is doing can get him locked up. The songs lyrics relate to the characters feelings.
Facial expressions- quite serious, trying to look like there bad. Can infer there status, determines trouble.
Fade in while boys are playing to mr Cruz doing push up’s.
Mis en scene- wearing heavy jewellery diamonds and long chain necklaces represents status in the area.
Swearing/ use of racist terminology.
Slang is used by the boys.

Genre
Genre is hybrid- made up of loads of other genres.
Music aspect of the film- genre of the music in the film is hip-hop and RnB.
Teen movie.
Sport aspects.
Melodrama.




Representation
Youth/black youth is being represented. They are being represented as ‘yobs’ that cause trouble. Kids are criminals.
Black youth represented as poor and under achievers.
Stereotypes- of teenagers.
Teenagers like to drink and party.
Males are represented as trouble.
Male dominated film.
Women are represented as more independent, yet some girls are represented is a demeaning way.
Single mother is represented as a strong independent woman.

Audience
Film is rated 12a.
Film is mainly targeted to teenager’s aged 15- 20
Males
Sports related fans.
Middle class.
Genre expectations are fulfilled.

Ideologies’ and values
· Single parent families.
· Racism.
· Missing fathers. Lack of a role model.
· Gun crime rate.
· More and more Teenagers (looking at the black ethnicity in particular. going to jail and getting in trouble.
· Male dominated film.
· Abortion.

Narrative
Has closure and a resolved ending.
Narrative is in chronological order. Is in liner form.
Coach is seen as a hero.
Binary oppositions- education – sport
Creates no enigmas.
Has a disruption in the narrative- coach closing the gym down and cancelling games due the poor grades the players are receiving.

Institution
Paramount films.
MTV
Hollywood
Mainstream film

Clark University professor Timothy Shary has published a book about teen movies. the book is called 'teen movies: american youth on screen.



According to Shary, recent films have addressed serious youth issues like never before - a trend he hopes will continue. “Coach Carter,” “Mysterious Skin” and “The Ballad of Jack and Rose,” all released in 2005, tackled such topics as the value of education among athletes,



“These are films that show young people confronting issues about race, religion, body image, romance, drugs, parents, friends, sex, sexual preference and crime, and they explore these issues with a mature attitude while still allowing their characters to explore their youth,”

i plan on looking at this book for more information on teen movies.