We first of all brainstormed all the representations of a St Mary's girl and tried to include as many things that are important to the students of the sixth form.
The teacher's really enjoyed the video, although our head teacher said we "undersold ourselves!" However our brief was to give our own view of the sixth form and how we think we should be represented, not how others see us.
After hard work from everyone involved, I have attached the video below, enjoy!
BBC Tour Day:
Here is the video of our day:
On the 16th June 2011, my media group visited the BBC centre in London. We had a 2 hour tour and learnt a lot about the set and corporation of the BBC. We started off our tour by going to visit a studio, unfortunately it was unoccupied. The studio was really cold inside, to remain it cool for the equipment and so that when the studio was full of audiences and actors, it would not be too hot for them. There was an incredible amount of lighting and we learn about how this work for different shows. The floor was white, but for example is the set needed to be grass, it is easily pained to give this effect in less than two hours. The studio can quickly be transformed back into a neutral state and the paint on the floor is "hovered" up for the next set.
We next went to the star dressing room, which people like Jenifer Lopez and other stars have used. It looked more like a hotel room rather than a dressing room! We visited the weather room and were able to practice presenting the weather and it was very odd to see myself and friends on the TV! After this we were able to see the live filming of "8 out of 10 cats" and saw stars like Alex Reed. We next went into the interactive room and people were able to read the news from an autocue and also play the "Weakest Link"! I took part and won!
After the tour we went to have dinner and just so happened that we me Ade Adepitan, who is a famous disabled wheel chair player. It was very interesting and would recommend people to go in the future.
What I have learnt in Media so far...
Made in Dagenham
Social positions are thoroughly investigated throughout this film, with sexes, classes, education, job hierarchy, social status in general and politics. Set in 1968 at a time when the unions were very strong in the UK, this film tracks the progress of the first women to go on strike at the Ford factory in Dagenham. The women machinists are disputing their grade as "unskilled workers"and demanding equal pay for equal work with the men.
The film is based on historical facts and many of the women involved were alive when the film was made. Therefore the director, Nigel Cole (also known for Calendar Girls) and writer spent a long time speaking very closely to the women, in order to get the details correct and after intensive interviews that lasted days, they were able to portray the film as closely to the truth as possible.
Some of the accepted stereotypes that are challenged include the relationship between the husband and wife. It is very clear to see that Eddie expects a certain standard from RIta, the cooking, cleaning, full days work and the general welfare of the children. When suddenly strike action is threatened, we see the roles reversed and Eddie having to cope with the roles of Rita. He struggles and finds this an unimaginable task. When consulting RIta by implying he has been a saint through the action, she says its expected as a given not a want. He says he is behind her for the strike, but he does not fully understand what they are fighting for.
This is a thoroughly enjoyable film that not only leaves you in that happy state, but feeling informed and enlightened about these wonderful women, which quite truthfully have changed the way we are treated (and paid) today!
