Learner Response ..

Mock Exam Response .. 

Grade: D+ (15/32)

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Learner Response: Include specific theory - narrative theory (eg. Todarov) in question 1; representations (eg. Perkins) in question 2; NDM Quotes for question 3. Write an extra paragraph for each.

Question One:

Todarov's theory can be applied to this exam question because both trailers show a clip of the equilibrium and quick shots of the dis-equilibrium which is very effective as it attracts the audience to watch the rest of the film. The fact that the trailer shows short clips of the dis-equilibrium creates the sense of enigma, as the audience don't understand or know what's going to happen. Both trailers highlight the chaos that's occurred in the middle of the film which is when the dis-equilibrium is taken place, because the film doesn't show any of the new equilibrium it leaves the audience with so many questions thus attracting them to find out thus feeding their curiosity.

Question Two:

Perkins discusses the idea of "Rethinking Stereotypes" the idea that not all stereotypes are wrong and offensive. He also believes most stereotypes are actually true. In terms of the representation of outsiders such as vampire films are popular, it can be argued that people enjoy films that have outsiders because it's something new, the representation of outsiders isn't always seemed as a wrong thing, Perkin believes that stereotypes aren't always bad, the idea that the representations of outsiders isn't wrong because it still attracts the audiences, it creates a escape for the audiences (Uses and Gratifications).  

Question Three:

Official and unofficial websites contribute to the films success in terms of promotion, the fact that everyone uses social networking and the internet to get their news, the best way to promote would be through the internet. The idea that print is dying and the audience have adapted to online news sources. New and digital media had changed the way people work, from newspapers to tablets. The best way to promote a film is through official and unofficial websites because it's more popular. The target audience (teenagers) also are always using socialy networking and the internet so of course it would be stupid for compaines to promote their films using print because their audience has adapted to how new and digital media has changed the world.