Analysing Film Websites

Aim- To understand how film websites:

1. Communicate the genre of the film and

2. Engage the audience and make them want to see the film

Assessment Criteria

1. Skilled use of MEDIA LANGUAGE/TERMINOLOGY

2. Using EVIDENCE from the media text to support your analysis

Bigger Picture- this will improve your analytical skills and communication skills to allow you to improve the quality of your media coursework (and support you in reaching the next level in your work)

Websites to analyse:

1. Fast and Furious 5 (http://www.fastfivemovie.com/)

2. Toy Story 3 (http://disney.go.com/toystory/)

3. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

(http://www.tinker-tailor-soldier-spy.com)

KEY MEDIA WORDS TO INCLUDE:

A*/A Grade- Signifies, target audience, audience gratifications, connotations, audience profile/demographic, represents, genre signifiers

B/C Grade- Signifies, target audience, audience pleasures, connotations

D/E Grade- Target audience, connotations, genre

Written Task:

Write two paragraphs explaining how the website which you analysed communicates the genre to the audience and entices the audience into wanting to watch the film

A*/A Grade- Analysis is detailed and uses a variety of specific media language, points are supported by detailed reference to the media text.

B/C Grade- Analysis uses some media specific language and refers to the text to back up their points and provide evidence.

D/E Grade- Analysis has little media specific language and rarely refers to the text to support points made.