You need to complete a written report as part of induction as a chance to demonstrate your specific areas of interest in the media and to introduce you to some of the key concepts you will study.
( 800 words minimum)INDUCTION PRODUCT REPORT TASK
Explore how gender and/or ethnicity is represented in at least three specific examples from the media ( TV, film, magazines , music videos , games, , film, advertising etc) .
You should look at how the media texts reinforce or challenge positive or negative stereotypes about men and/or women and how this connects with the genre, purpose ( to entertain , inform , sell a product etc.) and narrative ( story ) of the media text.
What type of product are you analysing?
Who is the target audience ? How can you tell?
Who is being represented and how ?
You should try and use examples of technical codes ( e.g camera angles, use of colour , sounds, props, costume , facial expression etc. ) to support your points
