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1) Write an analysis of the episode - using your notes from the screening in class.  Make specific, detailed reference to moments in the text using media terminology (e.g. media language - camera shots and movement, editing, diegetic/non-diegetic sound, mise-en-scene etc.)   You can currently  watch His Dark Materials on BBC iPlayer here . Camerawork, editing and sound:  The director uses low angle shots in order to show dominance and a sense of superiority     Mise-en-scene:  rusty clothes to show what a adventure is shown  get where she is. You can  access our notes from the close-textual analysis in a previous class here  - you'll need your Greenford Google login to open this 2) How does His Dark Materials fit the conventions of the fantasy TV genre? It shows crossing world/ dimensions and there are suppernatrual being living alongside humans 3)  Applying Propp's character theory, what character roles do some of the main characters in His Dark Materials fit into? Propp's

1) Who is the target audience for Doctor Who? Do you think it has changed since 1963? people that have a personal relationship with the charaters. 2) What audience pleasures are offered by Doctor Who - An Unearthly Child? Apply Blumler and Katz's Uses and Gratifications theory to the episode. Make sure you provide specific examples from the episode to support your ideas. Personal Identity:  School - creates personal identity for audience as its audience was mainly made up of teenagers who were most likely in education at school at the time Personal Relationships:  The show is very popular as  the Doctor always travels with one or more companions creating a sense of relationship between the doctor and other humans which allows them to further enjoy the tv show Diversion (Escapism):  Opening title sequence like a rocket taking off - sci-fi genre and links to 1960s space race which audience found entertaining as it was interesting and linked to current events. 3) What additional Uses