INDUCTION : Written Task

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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.


INDUCTION REPORT TASK

Explore how gender is represented  in at least three examples from  the media ( TV,magazines , music videos , games, , film, TV advertising etc) .  You should include both print and audiovisual examples.

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 .


EDIT : You should also include examples where stereotypes and expectations about representation are subverted or challenged.   

Please refer to Stuart Hall's Representation theory in your answer


600 words MINIMUM  PUBLISH ON THE BLOG 

DEADLINE  Monday September 21