1. Media Unit Analysing and Creating DVD Covers

2. DVD Covers What are their conventions? LO: To recognise the conventions of DVD covers.

3. Can you identify any of Propp’s character types from this DVD cover? NOTE: We know that Shrek is the hero of this film; how does he go against our stereotypical expectations of a hero?

4. TASK For each of the following slides, write down a list of elements that typically appear on a DVD cover. These are the codes and conventions of a DVD cover.

9. Run time, certificate, barcode, etc. Picture Name of Film Blurb Critics Special Features Actors’ Names Name of Film Picture 12

10. To finish as homework: Using the hero/villain you created earlier this term, create a unique film and DVD cover. Make sure you use all the conventions required!