GCSE Media Studies: Coursework
Task 1: Research and Textual Analysis (Understanding Conventions) Objective: Understand how industry professionals establish branding, use media language, and create a "house style." Choose ONE of the options below to analyse, depending on which brief you are leaning toward: Brief 4 (Sports Promotion): Find the official website and social media feeds (e.g., Instagram/TikTok) of a real sports personality or presenter (e.g., Marcus Rashford, Serena Williams, Alex Scott) Your Blog Post Requirements: Mise-en-scène & Visual Style: Take 3 screenshots. Use the CLAMPS acronym (Costume, Lighting, Actor placement/movement, Make-up, Props, Setting) to explain how a specific mood or brand identity is created. What are the denotations and connotations of these choices? Costume- Rashford is wearing his Man Utd football kit Lighting- basic stadium lighting Placement- in front of the camera Setting- stadium during a match Costume- we...