Media Aaron 2011

Language and Contexts 1) How can we apply narrative theories to this episode of   Doctor Who ?  Todorov's Equilibrium:        Todorov suggested that all narratives follow a three part structure.   They begin with equilibrium, where everything is balanced, progress as something comes along to disrupt   that equilibrium, and finally reach a resolution, when a new equilibrium is restored. Equilibrium > Disequilibrium > New equilibrium This can be applied to most media narratives. Propp's character theory:     Vladimir Propp stated that there were seven basic character roles when he analysed classic fairy tales and that these were present in most narratives. Media products still use these recognisable character types today: Hero, Villain, Heroine/Princess, Father, Donor, Helper/Sidekick, False Hero Barthes's enigma and action codes:         Action Codes:  anything that suggests something dramatic is about ...

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  Audience 1) What do we know about the Arctic Monkeys audience? Think demographics, psychographics and how they got into the band. Arctic Monkeys are an English indie rock band from Sheffield. The lead singer is called Alex Turner. Since forming in 2002, they have released six albums and won seven Brit Awards. They were one of the first bands to come to the public’s attention due to the internet, heralding a new way that bands are produced and marketed. 2) What audience pleasures are offered by the music video for I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor? I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor is their first single from debut album Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not released with niche, independent record label Domino. The album was released in January 2006 and went straight to number 1 selling over 350,000 copies in its first week.  Audience pleasures would include diversion - the song is upbeat and fast-paced. Fans who followed the band from the early days might find...