First Blog Task

1) Which part of the course are you looking forward to most?

The part of the course I'm looking forward to the most is starting on new projects and learning different skills each time.

2) What knowledge and skills do you hope to learn in Media?

The knowledge and skills I hope to be learning in Media is my editing and computer skills.

3) What grade are you realistically hoping to achieve in Media?

The grade I'm hoping to achieve in Media is 5, and if not 5 then I'd like something higher.

4) What was the last TV programme or film you watched?

The last film I watched on Netflix was 'After' and the last series on Netflix was 'The Vampire Diaries'.

5) Why do you think that TV programme or film appealed to an audience?

The film 'After' appealed to the audience because at the end of the film it was left on a cliffhanger and I think that would leave the audience wanting to know what will happen next, and for the series 'The Vampire Diaries' the whole series would leave the audience excited because there's always drama.

6) What technology have you used to access the media in the last 24 hours? (Radio, TV, phone etc.)

The technology I have used to access media in the last 24 hours was my phone.

7) What device do you use most to access the media?

The device I use the most to access media the most is my phone, my PS4 and my laptop.

8) Why was the casting of Jodie Whittaker a significant moment in the history of Doctor Who?

The casting of Jodie Whittaker was a significant moment in the history of Doctor Who because the main character 'The Doctor' has always changed into a different man, but when he changed into a woman, Jodie Whittaker, it shows that woman can be an important role model and leader.

9) What aspects of this scene do you think an audience might enjoy? List at least three things and explain why the audience would enjoy each aspect.

The three aspects of this scene that the audience might like is the bit where The doctor was giving a motivational speech to the new Doctor. This is because the song in the background made it moving, and what he was saying was really nice. The second aspect of this scene the audience might enjoy was the bit where he was turning into the new Doctor. This is because the audience were left anticipated on who it might be. The final aspect is at the end when the machine went wrong and she flew out. This is because the audience would want to know why this happened and what will happen next.

Extension question: What can you spot in Doctor Who that you will find in most television dramas? (E.g. characters, dramatic music etc.) These are called key conventions - list as many as you can think of. 

The curiosity of what will happen next, the dramatic music in the background and when the characters talk they make it suspenseful so that it could add on to the drama.

Extension question 2: What would a Doctor Who fan ('Whovian') particularly enjoy about this scene?

They would enjoy the scene where the new Doctor is revealed because they've been waiting to find out.