Writing a Comparison
TASK ONE: Make a comparative list of how the two music videos use media language differently.
Use the following link for higher level terminology: Media Language
Differences between Black Magic and Somebody to You:
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FOR EXAMPLE:
Setting: The tropical location (beach/pool setting, sunshine, beautiful sunset) in STY contrasts with BM’s formal college setting (library, lecture theatre, halls, lockers)
Content: STY is naturalistic throughout; BM uses magical elements to establish the transformation of the girls from geeks to cool/popular girls.
Narrative/Performance: STY narrative based on a performance montage contrasts with BM linear narrative (school days)
TASK: Answer the following question using the work you have completed above.
Explain three ways in which music videos use media language to differ from each other. Refer to three examples of contrasting media language in two music videos you have studied to support your answer. (10 Marks)
HINT: Each example should have its own paragraph where you MUST use a What? How? Why? answer structure.
TASK 2: Once you have written about a side of A4 complete the following.
- Highlight any use of media language.
- Highlight and label your explanations.
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