Media Coursework

Millennials is a term used to define people born roughly between early 1980s to 2000’s (Generation Y). They are the first generation to grow up in the digital age. This means that their viewing habits have been shaped by the technological revolution. According to Lydia Abbot of Linkedin there are a few different characteristics of millennials. Multitaskers - Millennials are multitasking pros and can juggle many responsibilities at once. This also means that we are easily distracted and find social media and texting hard to resist Connected - Millennials know everything there is to know about social media Tech-Savvy Millennials want… - Instant Gratification & Recognition - Millennials need to feel like what they are doing is important and that they are on the right track.  Yes, it sounds a little needy…and it is. But, many Millennials grew up with constant praise from their Baby Boomer parents. It’s what they know. - Work-Life Balance & Flexibility - Millennia...

I watched Grand Theft Auto: Uk (series 1 episode 4) a Documentary exposing the criminals who engage in stealing cars. I watched it because I wanted to gain a greater understanding of different styles of documentary that channel 5 commision. The episode follows 'spotters' who seek cars to order then follow the owners home to steal the keys, to thieves who use state-of-the-art gadgets and drivers who make a living crashing into other cars for the insurance money, the shows reveals the tricks of the trade and the criminal hierarchies involved. It is an expository documentary using a voice of God to provide information and narrate. It was a really engaging documentary, tackling an interesting subject.  It uses a variety of camera techniques using s teady cam, free cam and archive footage . The color style is very realistic - using bland grey and white colors which adds to the realistic atmosphere of the documentary, this also keeps production costs down. This is ext...

I watched series 1 episode 1 of confessions of a sex addict which was broadcast on Channel 5 . I chose this program as I am interested in producing a documentary for Channel 5. I wanted to watch a variety of documentaries which channel 5 commisions to help me identify thier conventions and thus suggest what types of conventions my documentary should have. Confessions of a sex addict is a personal discovery documentary following Jeff a comedian who is a  sex addict. The narrative focuses on his journey as he tries to find a permanent relationship.  It uses the voice of God, as he narrates the scene giving more information to Broll. It jumps between his stand up work where he discusses being a sex addict and his journey to find the people he had sex with. The episode followed the style of conventional participatory documentary. It uses a variety of shots with mostly handheld close up camera which add to the realism . It also features lots of close ups with Jef...

Textual Analysis: Crusing with Jane McDonald After researching Channel 5 I found that they had won a TV BAFTA for a documentary on vacation  called CRUISING WITH JANE McDonald. It was produced by Elephant House/ Channel 5.  The show is hosted by Jane McDonald, who began her career singing on cruise ships before being contacted by Chris Terrill of the BBC, who asked her to be the star of his docusoap, The Cruise . The Cruise was regularly watched by 14 million viewers, and after years of hard work, she became a celebrity overnight. The first episode opens with shocking statistics about the number of Britons who go on cruises. This is important as it causes the documentary to have relevance to the average viewer. The host then goes on to introduce herself and her story through a voice over, with broll capturing the vivid and exciting adventures that are inshore (haha geddit) for the audience. The episode follows her journey from Miama, Nassau, St Martin...