Exam Questions
How conventional are the music videos to their genre? Discuss a pair of music videos you have studied.
Music videos are usually conventional to their genre. From viewing Little Mix's music video for 'Black Magic', it is evident to see many pop conventions. For example, the mise-en-scene displayed in the music video in which the main characters clothes (once they 'transform') is bright, and the way they act towards the boy; flirty, joyful. The effect of this demonstrates how the pop genre is portrayed, pop have happy, fast tempo's which is conformed through the characters' body language.
Additionally, within The Vamps 'Somebody to You' through the mise-en-scene you can see a beach setting, with a sunset on the horizon as well as sports and swimming pools with people enjoying themselves. The effect of this demonstrates a pop genre through the bright and 'vibing' atmosphere.
Explain one way that music videos use media language to differ from one another. Refer to one example of contrasting language in two media videos you have studied to support your answer.
One way is through mise-en-scene of the music video. Little Mix's 'Black Magic' is set in a high school and uses stereotypically nerdy costumes to emphasise its genre in an american high school and its stereotypical narrative of characters trying to gain popularity and attention.
However, the mise-en-scene in 'Somebody to You' differs from 'Black Magic' as it is filmed on a beach and the characters are mainly represented as someone to admire. This differs from 'Black Magic' as it focuses on all characters (and both genders) having a good time throughout the whole music video, instead of having a turning point like 'Black Magic' when the characters try to displease the villain of the narrative to gain respect from the boy.
Really nicely done Sam.
ReplyDeleteJust remember that these are both worth 4 marks = 1 minute per mark. You've written excellent responses, but too much for 4 minutes, which means you'll end up limiting the amount of time you can spend on questions worth more marks.
How conventional are the music videos to their genre? Discuss a pair of music videos you have studied (4)
4/4 - good structure
Explain one way that music videos use media language to differ from one another. Refer to one example of contrasting language in two media videos you have studied to support your answer (4)
4/4 again a great response! Work on succinct writing as per my note above.
Miss Crader
Ok I'll try not go into too much detail, thank you
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