Year 10 GCSE Media Studies Representation: 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 1 Artist: Weezer Track: Pork & BeansPork & Beans Year: 2008
Video 2 Artist: Kanye West Track: Jesus WalksJesus Walks Year: 2004
Video 3 Artist: Justice Track: StressStress Year: 2008
Video 4 Artist: Britney Spears Track: WomanizerWomanizer Year: 2008
Video 5 Artist: Johnny Cash Track: HurtHurt Year: 2001
Video 5 Artist: Dizzee Rascal Track: SirensSirens Year: 2007
Video 6 Artist: Madonna Track: What It Feels Like For A GirlWhat It Feels Like For A Girl Year: 2009
Video 7 Artist: Dr. Dre (ft Snoop Dogg) Track: Ain’t Nuthin But A G ThangAin’t Nuthin But A G Thang Year: 1992
Video 8 Artist: Jay-Z Track: 99 Problems99 Problems Year: 2004
Video 9 Artist: UNKLE (ft. Thom Yorke) Track: Rabbit in Your HeadlightsRabbit in Your Headlights Year: 1998
Video 10 Artist: Destiny’s Child Track: SoldierSoldier Year: 2004
Video 11 Artist: Lindsay Lohan Track: OverOver Year: 2004
Video 12 Artist: Lindsay Lohan Track: OverOver Year: 2004
Video 13 Artist: Kelis Track: MilkshakeMilkshake Year: 2003
Video 14 Artist: Ludacris (ft. Pharell) Track: Money MakerMoney Maker Year: 2005
Video 15 Artist: Guns ‘n’ Roses Track: November RainNovember Rain Year: 1992
Music videos for final revision: Gold Digger They Don’t Care About Us Stress Bad Romance