Me, myself and I

Year 12 Media Blog

Sam Stronge

GCSE Results:

Biology – B

Chemistry – A

Physics – A

Geography – B

Media Studies – B

Music - B

English Literature – B

English Language – C

Mathematics – C

Hobbies

I enjoy Kayaking at Norwich Canoe Club, Rugby at Wymondham Rugby Club and Cycling with VC Norwich.  I play the Guitar and I have played it since middle school now.

Media interests

I take greatest interest in the music industry and promotion.  I also have interest for new technology.

Music industry

My favourite genre of music is probably Metal but I enjoy a diverse mix.  Although I play Guitar, I am not currently in a band.  I access most of my music over the internet or simply from buying CD’s in shops.  I believe that illegal downloading of music does not destroy the industry any more than it advertises and promotes the music that’s downloaded and heard.  I believe that some people are heavily influenced by music and styles portrayed by the idols associated with that style of music.

Print media

I am not very used to print media as I only occasionally buy the Kerrang magazine and I get monthly issues from the RSC and the BCU. 

Video games

My favourite video game is probably Halo Reach because of its imaginative styles of play and unique ‘Forge’. I believe the ‘shooter’ style of the game may impact negatively on the attitudes of the player but I do not believe it could have a significant affect.

New technologies

Technologies have become an essential tool in day to day life we barely notice it.  For example, I use BBC news on the internet opposed to buying a newspaper.  Technology has enhanced our lifestyles; we can now watch films by streaming them over the internet.

Television

My favourite channels are Dave and Comedy central, simply because they have programmes that are easy to watch and enjoyable. And I don’t mind repeats.   My Favourite TV genre has to be Sitcom because they are entertaining and I like a good laugh.  I consider Faulty Towers memorable because the humour in it is completely ‘off the wall’ although when it was first shown it wasn’t an instant hit.  It hasn’t dated in the same way that most Sitcoms do and it is still popular today.  In addition, because only a small number of episodes were made everybody knows them off by heart.  Programmes can also be memorable because they are so shockingly bad.  Takeshi’s Castle is an example of this because of the sheer stupidity of the concept on which it is based.

Feature Film

My favourite genre of film has to be either comedy or comedy horror.  This is because I do not enjoy horror films for the same reason that they appeal to others, I do not find the concept enjoyable however a similar aspect of violence can be made humours hence one of my favourite genres being comedy horror. 

I prefer to watch films for the first time on the big screen at the Cinema, if I like the film, I would prefer to buy the film on DVD making it easier to watch and chat about with friends.  My favourite Cinema would probably be Vue because of its convenient location in the mall in the city, however Odeon is more comfortable.  My only issue with Odeon is that I have been not been allowed in to 15 rated films (me being 6ft 1 in height).  I prefer to watch a film with one other person to watch it with and discuss. 

I have produced media for various reasons in the past, I made a music video for my GCSE in Media Studies and I have also played with cloning, green screens and various effects.  I have a YouTube account that I put some of my videos on.

Why Media Studies?

I have chosen Media studies because I enjoy it!  Well most of it, some parts intrigue me more than others but overall I think its great :D x