L.O. • To understand how representations of black culture progressed from one film to the other. • To begin understanding the social implications of these representations. COMPARISON OF KIDULTHOOD AND FREESTYLE Starter: Who am I? What theory could we apply to the following characters? Or which ideas/ theories do they subvert? • Dwayne Chambers • Hyacinth Marchant • Prunella Leon Chambers Ondene Marchant Areas of focus for section B 1. How does contemporary media represent black people in different ways? 2. How does contemporary representation compare to previous time periods? 3. What are the social implications of different media representations of groups of people? 4. To what extent is human identity increasingly ‘mediated’? AO’s for this section AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of media concepts, contexts and critical debates, using terminology appropriately and with accurate and coherent written expression. AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding to show how meanings are created when analysing media products and evaluating their own practical work. Model answer  Everyone has a copy of Jennifer’s response to the exam question.  Analyse the ways in which the media represent one group of people that you have studied. [50] Remember…  You can refer to other films you have studied/seen in relation       to the representation of black people. But make the case studies your main focus. You will be discussing two media in the exam so ensure you include them both in the real thing. Always refer to theory and with reference to the text, give examples of that particular representation. Have you essay structured; introduction, argument/discussion and conclusion. Refer to the question throughout your response. Ensure you’re hitting the AO’s and the 4 areas throughout your response. Ensure your response flows well, has consistency and refers to present, past and future representations (with emphasis on the contemporary/present). Theory in groups…  Discuss in groups what theories you can apply to each film and why?  Also consider the themes in each film and relate those to theory and representation.  We’ll then feedback your responses on the board. Changes over time…  There is a 3 year gap between these films… How have the representations of black people changed from 2006-2009? In pairs list your ideas and feedback to the class. Key Scenes…  What do you think were the key scenes in the film?  How do you think audiences would react to these scenes? Would there be a social backlash?  Choose 3 for each film and discuss in groups then share with the class. Task Put the following characters into Stuart Hall’s characterisation categories. How have the characters progressed over a period of time? Dwayne Chambers H/W Compare the articles There are 2/3 articles on Kidulthood and Freestyle.  What are the ideas of both films from what the articles say?  Are these representations considered an accurate reflection?  How would you link these points to the four areas that your answers must contain? What have we learned?  How will you improve your exam practice result for next month?  What theory can you apply to each film?  Name a key scene in Kidulthood and name the theory it relates to and the social implications of that view.  Name a key scene in Freestyle and name the theory it relates to and the social implications of that view.