year 10 gcse media studies representation: music videos
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Year 10 GCSE Media StudiesRepresentation: Music Videos
In This Unit:
• You will produce three main pieces of work:
1. An essay comparing two (or more) music videos to show the differences in representation of a group. (60 marks)
2. A practical piece of work related to music video -this could be a storyboard, promotional poster, CD packaging, or very simple video. (40 marks)
3. An evaluation of the above, including all planning and research. (20 marks)
History of the Music Video
• When was the first music video created?
Music videos were created to encourage sales of records. Although The Beatles and Bob Dylan made short films to accompany their songs it was Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody in 1975 that began things.
When MTV started in 1981, Buggles’ ‘Video Killed The Radio Star’ was the first video aired.
TASK:
• Complete the grid using notes taken while watching the music videos.
Video 2
Artist: Kanye West
Track: Jesus Walks
Year: 2004
Video 4
Artist: Britney Spears
Track: Womanizer
Year: 2008
Video 6
Artist: Madonna
Track: What It Feels Like For A Girl
Year: 2009
Video 7
Artist: Dr. Dre (ft Snoop Dogg)
Track: Ain’t Nuthin But A G Thang
Year: 1992
Video 9
Artist: UNKLE (ft. Thom Yorke)
Track: Rabbit in Your Headlights
Year: 1998
Video 10
Artist: Destiny’s Child
Track: Soldier
Year: 2004
Video 14
Artist: Ludacris (ft. Pharell)
Track: Money Maker
Year: 2005
Video 15
Artist: Guns ‘n’ Roses
Track: November Rain
Year: 1992
Music videos for final revision:
Gold Digger
They Don’t Care About Us
Stress
Bad Romance