DMeC - Dyari Media Coursework

Task 1: Mail Online review of Capital 1) Re-read the Mail Online review of Capital. Why does it suggest that Capital features a left-wing ideology? They say that Capital's plot goes nowhere and instead focuses a little too much on the characters and their issues. 2) Choose three quotes from the review that are particularly critical of Capital and paste them into your blogpost. Do you agree with the criticisms? Why? "With a fizzle like a firework on a wet night, Capital (BBC1) dribbled to a soggy ending. It started with such a brilliant display, but by the finish we were left staring at the proverbial damp squib." "But that concept went nowhere. The residents were bemused, but not scared. The police were clueless, but they still got to the bottom of it." "You can be certain it wasn’t the plot that attracted the BBC drama department in the first place. Capital was as stuffed full with fashionable causes as Jeremy Corbyn’s function diary." I agree with th...

  1) WWW - some attempt to explain parts of the industry EBI - more detail/exam technique 2) 3/3, 3/6, 4/9 3) - Mention of the Sundance Film Festival; it was used as it was primarily how BBTL got its popularity and attention 4)  - Failed at the box office despite good reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) - Film was released too closely to another film titled Yesterday, another British comedy - The film generated great excitement at the Sundance Film Festival and had potential

1) What is serial television drama? Write your own definition. 2) List five of the TV dramas discussed in the history of the genre on page 1 of the factsheet. How has the genre evolved over time? 3) List the sub-genres of TV drama featured in the factsheet. Come up with your own example of an existing TV drama to fit each category. 4) Why is setting so important for TV drama? 5) How do TV dramas typically use character? What audience pleasures can be linked to character in TV drama? (Hint: Uses & Gratifications theory!) 6) What is a multi-strand narrative? Give an example of a TV drama that features a multi-strand narrative. 7) What is a cold opening? 8) How can Todorov's theory of equilibrium be applied to TV drama serials? 9) What is the typical form for TV dramas and how are the programmes typically distributed to an audience? 10) How have subscription channels (such as HBO) and streaming services (such as Netflix and Amazon Prime) changed the form and content of TV dramas? ...

Introduction: Reviews and features 1) Find one positive aspect and one criticism of Deutschland 83 in the reviews. A positive is that critics had praised the drama for its gripping narrative + authentic historical detail. A criticism is that it was a bit too dramatic. 2) Why does the second Guardian article suggest the Germans didn't like the show? They found it too westernized for their liking. 3) Find three 'below the line' comments from either of the Guardian articles. What did the audience think of Deutschland 83? Do you agree with the comments? Varying audience opinions; some praised the show's tension and acting, while others disliked its pacing. Promotional interview 1) What does Jonas Nay say about growing up in a united Germany?  He described Germany as peaceful, which was very different from how it's portrayed in the game. 2) The Channel 4 News interview is conducted in German with English subtitles. How does this reflect Channel 4's remit as a public ...

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