There is an opportunity for sixth form students who are interested in journalism.
BBC School Report will be running in March, with preparation starting from January. However, if you have a keen interest in sports journalism there is an opportunity to gain some work experience with the BBC. See the link for further information.
Angelina Jolie plays the titular character of Evelyn Salt, a CIA operative that is accused of being a Russian spy. It then quickly becomes clear that she is not quite who she says she is, which leads to Salt hiding from, and then fighting, almost every other person in this film.
This is obvious, modern day, propaganda but it is still enjoyable if you narrow your scope a little. The plot itself isn't very complicated but that doesn't matter because this film is almost entirely comprised of action. Although this doesn't sound very entertaining, it is! Angelina Jolie undoubtedly contributes to this but perhaps the biggest component of these action scenes is the editing, as well as the soundtrack. In hindsight, it is really an achievement that the filmmakers have managed to create a film that is intensely suspenseful and gripping for almost two hours without spending a whole lot of time on anything else.
Salt isn't a deep film, it's also not very realistic; this is the more realistic equivalent of a superhero film. That said, the film is enjoyable and (slightly) thought-provoking, and definitely holds up to repeat viewings.
Are you passionate about film? If so, think about your response to the following questions to see if the Young Reporter Programme is right for you. Would you like to: - attend red carpet film premieres and interview the stars? - attend film industry events and film festivals? - have your work published on the Into Film website for everyone to read? - receive professional training and mentoring? If you answered yes to these questions, go to the Into Film website to find out more and download an application form: https://www.intofilm.org/youngreporter The deadline for applications is 12pm, Monday 2 October. You need to submit a vlog, so do not leave this until the last minute. Be sure to let me know if you get shortlisted.
From 1000 of the most powerful people in Britain, only 36 are from ethnic minorities. Read the article to find out more. A2 media studies students are currently working on their case studies surrounding British youth identity. Having recently learnt about the concept of hegemony, think about the following in relation to the article: Is this figure good enough? How does this impact society? How does this affect us as individuals? How does this link to the concept of hegemony? Does this representation filter through within the media?
It was a cat-and-mouse thriller, which is expertly choreographed, and Halle Berry's acting was exquisite! However, at first I was initially put-off by the film's synopsis. Usually I would have passed this over in an instant but I decided to be open minded and give it a chance and I have to say I was not disappointed. The acting, cinematography and stunt-work were masterfully crafted in such a way so as to get you emotionally invested throughout and are constantly given just the right amount of information to keep you on the edge of your seat. I believe that this film engendered such a visceral reaction. Sometimes whilst watching a film, if you cannot relate to nor care about the characters the film falls flat, and you consequently lose interest very quickly. Not so with 'Kidnap'. The relatability of Berry's character, plus the superb job she did with this role, puts you right in the car seat next to her.
Initially I felt let down by the length of the car chase scenes as they dragged along in some cases, but despite this the storyline was hooking and the plot twists kept me enthralled. The camerawork and cinematography are enough to keep audiences confused yet still understand what is going on.
In British film, what do you think the percentage different is between the number of women cast in films in 1913 compared to 2017? The answer can be found in this Guardian article. The study was carried out by the BFI who have also launched a great new website: Filmography of British Film.
an iPad mini? All you have to do is submit a photo that has been taken in the local area. You do not need a professional camera, you can also take a photo with your phone. The extended deadline is Thursday 14th September at 2pm - which is tomorrow! For further details and to submit your entry go to the Future Northfields website: http://futurenorthfields.com/photography-competition/
Congratulations to year 11 and 13 leavers on their GCSE, iMedia and A Level results. We hope you achieved what you wanted and it has put you onto the next path of your journey. We look forward to celebrating with you at the presentation evening on Thursday 14th September. Welcome back to year 11 and 13 students. We have a busy year ahead of us. Ensure you have an excellent start to the year by keeping up with deadlines set and attend intervention sessions for extra support when asked to.
Lastly, hello to all of our new students in year 9, 10 and 12! We are really excited to be teaching media to year 9 for the first time. An exciting course has been planned for you. Year 10 and 12, we hope you are as committed as Mr. Steenson and myself to helping you achieve your potential.
