Academic Writing

Media Analysis Due: 17th September Write a critical analysis of one or more of the films or other media pieces presented in the course so far. You should use course content and other appropriate academic research to support their analysis. Please write 1500 words (+/- 10% as per usual) Due date: 17th September by MIDNIGHT via TURNITIN As part of the analysis you need to: Isolate AT LEAST ONE of the ways that identity is represented in this piece media, following the lead we have taken in the course (for example: the gaze, the use of language, the representation of gender). You must use at least two course readings to support your analysis (this must be fully referenced), as well as additional academic research and contextual analysis to support your reading. There is no magic ‘minimum or maximum number of references’ for this assignment, but rather you should seek to use resources purposefully and as is appropriate for the analysis you are proposing. You can use whatever referencing system you like as long as it is detailed and includes specific pages/sections/year/place of publication (or timecode/s for multimedia pieces). The more detailed and targeted your response, the more clearly your marker can see evidence of your engagement with the learning outcomes for the task. Some tips: Don’t forget to start with the course readings – they are there to help you and their application here is essential to showing the marker that you have met the learning outcomes for this course. You don’t need to use them all, but select which you think are most appropriate to your piece and use SPECIFIC parts of them WITH PURPOSE. We are looking for your ability to select and apply rather than just repeat and list Give yourself time to choose with this assignment – don’t just choose the first film or example that you see, but rather consider a couple, make yourself a list and then work with the one you think you can get the most out of. If you’re struggling, ask for help as soon as you can. We can talk to you in person or help direct you to tools that you can access anytime, anywhere. This includes library support, writing support and other issues. Late penalty of 5% per day applies to late work that is not accompanied by appropriate documentation. There is no hard copy submission for this assignment- all work will be submitted, marked and returned via Turnitin and Grademark Assessment Criteria: This assessment is marked according to how well you meet learning outcomes 3 4, and 5 for this course. As such, assessment will be based on the relevance of the media form isolated, as well as the clarity of your analysis and its direct relationship and demonstrated connection to course content and other appropriate research materials (including specific references rather than generalisations or summaries). A rubric will be made available prior to the assessment's commencement. This Assessment Task relates to the following Learning Outcomes: Appraise independent academic research in the discipline, including identifying and using appropriate articles in academic journals Critically engage with academic ideas and demonstrate an understanding of media identities by explaining how they are represented in a variety of examples Appraise academic literature and use that reflection to plan for future assessments Problematising Identity Essay I have another essay due for this course in NOVEMBER.