Critical Investigation Post

Which assessment objectives are examined in Mest 4?

AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of media concepts, contexts (and critical debates)

AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding when analysing media products and processes (and evaluating their own practical work) to show how meanings and responses are created

 

How recent is a ‘contemporary’ text, according to AQA?

5 years

 

How long should the critical investigation be?

2000 words

 

Can the critical investigation be carried out in groups?

No

 

In what part of the assignment are you required to record evidence of secondary research?

Critical research

 

What is the maximum length for a moving image production?

No more than 5 minutes

 

What is the maximum requirement for a print production per individual?

Should be at least 3 pages

 

What is the maximum production group size?

No more than 4

 

What is the highest level awarded in the level descriptors?

Level 4

 

Select 10 keywords from the Level 4 descriptor for each of:

 

Analytical investigation,

Clear, critical perspective,

Wide-ranging research,

Wide range of academic,

Media and contextual sources

Demonstrates sophisticated research

Sophisticated knowledge and understanding of media concepts,

Contexts and critical debates relevant to the chosen area of investigation

Linked production piece effectively within the contemporary media landscape

Fluent

  An honest assessment of your presentation to class

My presentation was satisfactory, I feel I included the right information such as I covered the codes and conventions, genre and I also explained any representations and stereotypes on Pakistani men.


I also included pictures and a YouTube clip from east is east to interact with the audience, this allowed me to show examples of how Pakistani men are interested. I also went into to detail of the main character talking about mis en scene. I included detail of the why the settings of the film were shot in that specific time period. I also gave my own evaluation in the end. I also provided 3 film reviews which supported my text analysis.


What your first thoughts are for your critical investigation


- How Muslims are represented in the media, post 9/11?

 

- How teenagers are stereotyped in today’s media?

Possible ideas for your linked production piece

 -   Documentary on how citizen khan has causes complaints etc. This will include a documentary going around Southall (large Asian Muslim community). Interviews will be with the mosque leader, Muslim councillor, young Muslims, older Muslims, Muslim business leaders in the local area and non-Muslims thoughts.

-      A comedy similar to citizen Khan which was aired on BB1