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  mise-en-scene; stranger things analysis: 1. Setting: The small-town setting of Hawkins, Indiana, feels authentic with its suburban homes, local schools, and forests. This normalcy contrasts sharply with the dark, decaying Upside Down, highlighting the theme of hidden danger. 2. Lighting: The show relies heavily on low-key lighting to create tension, especially in scenes involving the Upside Down. The flickering Christmas lights in Joyce’s home, used to communicate with Will, are a perfect example of turning everyday objects into suspenseful symbols. 3. Costumes: Costume design firmly places us in the 1980s, with characters wearing era-appropriate clothes. Eleven’s pink dress and blonde wig show her attempt to blend in, while later outfits reflect her growing independence. 4. Props: Key props like the kids' walkie-talkies and the Dungeons & Dragons game are more than just nostalgic—they symbolize teamwork and how the kids face the unknown. Eggo waffles, associated with Eleven,...

  Denotation & Connotation blog tasks: advert analysis Create a new blogpost in your GCSE Media blog called ' Denotation and connotation '. 1) Write an analysis of the WaterAid advert above using denotation, connotation and analysis. What can you see? What are the deeper meanings in the advert? What does the advert communicate to the audience? How might an audience react after seeing the advert? This printed advertisement consists of a young African boy stood in front of suburban village.(technical code ). The innocent boy has no water for himself or his family. it also features a water aid logo (symbolic code). and slogan (written code) connotation: The slogan is written is deliberately in bold and white to get people who are seeing this to  notice what is going on and what they are struggling with. the connotation of placing the logo and slogan  encourages people to help out those in need. the connotations of placing the logo and slogan encourages people to help ou...

  1) Which part of Media are you looking forward to the most? Advertising and marketing  2) What knowledge and skills do you hope to learn in Media? How to make videos  3) What grade are you realistically hoping to achieve in Media? 9 4) What device do you use most to access the media? (The media = news, TV, music, film, social media etc.) computer 5) What is your average 'screen time' (or equivalent) on your phone each day. Is this about right, too little or too much? Why?  7hrs 6) What was the last TV programme or film you watched? idk 7) What device or subscription do you use to listen to music? spotify 8) Do you play videogames? If so, what do you play games on and what is your favourite game? roblox 9) Are you on social media? If so, what social media do you have and why do you like it?  Snapchat whatsapp tiktok brave 10) Finally, do you think the media is a positive or negative thing for young people? Why? Positive cos you wont be bored   Extensi...