You need to complete the following tasks:
1. Set up a blog using Blogger. You'll need a Google account for this. The address needs to be yournamelcm1415.blogspot.com
2. Add the following gadgets to your blog (as a minimum):
- labels
- blog list
- link to teacher blogs (also follow both teacher blogs)
3. Set up accounts in the following:
- Scribd - used to embed text documents
- Slideshare - used to embed powerpoint. This may be blocked in college,you can create the account at home
- Flickr - used to embed image galleries and slideshows
- Dropbox - useful for saving files
- Soundcloud - you'll use this for some of your presentations
- Mixcloud - this will enable you to post themed mixes that will link to your music magazine coursework
You need to familiarise yourselves with the 7 areas of representation and the 4 areas of analysis. These are the areas we will be covering in class over the next 17 weeks.
As a starting point I want you to think about how you construct your own representation.
- Use UK Tribes (password is on the wall in H2) to find the group or groups (there can be crossover) that you think you belong to. Why do you belong to this group(s).
- What media figures (actors, musicians, sportspeople, celebrities) do you consider similar to you. In what way are they similar to you/ are you similar to them?
- Do you consciously 'model' (copy modes of dress, style yourself, act like) yourself on any of these media figures? Why is that?
