So, Y12, you've got an extra day off... and you know what we're gonna do as super-keen teachers? We're gonna capitalise on your extra time by setting you another homework task - I hope you're grateful!

Now, as well as you essay to reflect on CAGE in representation, you must, by Tuesday 7th October:

Analyse a TV clip on you r blog with a focus on how mise en scene establishes the codes and conventions of a particular genre to anchor the audience's understanding / reception of the text and create meaning for an active and /or passive audience. You should use stills to illustrate your analysis - a minimum of three stills should suffice.

Remember to include: use of use of camera shots and camera movement to establish mise en scene. How the messages are codified (made into codes) by producers and how the audience is encouraged to decode these messages / signs. How these codes / signs are typical of this type / genre of TV drama and how the audience may be aware of this.

In analysis, your writing needn't be more than 300 words. You could use hyperlinks to sites that show further research on your part into active and passive audiences if you wish.

Go for it Y12! Remember the 4 to 6 best blogs from the year group will get a day off school to go to a students' film festival on the 16th October.