Comment on each of the following, giving yourself a grade with an explanation outlining why:(Grading should be1-5: 1 = excellent, 2 = v. good, 3 = good/average, 4 = poor, 5 = v. poor)
Attainment :2 I think my understanding of the work is very good.

Effort: 1 I put a lot of effort into my blog and class work.

Punctuality: 1my punctuality has been excellent this term I have not been late to any of my media lessons.

Submission and quality of homework: 1 my homework is always on time and I have put a lot of effort into it this term.

Ability to work independently: 1 I think I work very well independently.


Quality of writing: 2/3I think my writing has improved slightly since the last interim report. Moreover, I started to use key media terms to improve my writing.


Organisation of Media folder: 1 I got all my notes in the media folder and in order now.

Oral contributions in class: 2/3 I contribute now and then to lessons

Standard of Module 5 blog: 1

Standard of Module 6 blog: 2

targets/areas for improvement:
improve quality of writing
contribute more to both media lessons

The repertoire elements used in Shrek 2 are:

Iconography:
Visual image: Magic tool in this case it was the potions and fairy godmother’s wand, princess, hero, villain, supernatural being e.g. fairy, monster, witch ECT…..
Sound image: parallel sound

Narrative:
Todrovian narrative structure- audience leave feeling reassured
Set piece: happy ending/resolution of the dis-equilibrium-“living happily ever after”
Linear narrative

Style:
Colour: bright colours
Special effects: lots are used because it is CGI
Continuity editing

Setting:
“Far Far away”- model of Hollywood – USA

Characters:
Fiona- princess
Shrek- hero
Fairy godmother-villain
Fairy tale characters

Themes:
Good vs. evil
Male vs. female
High class (Prince Charming) vs. low class (Shrek)

Audience response:
Laughter
Reassurance at the end of the film
Audience gain attachment with characters