Introduction

Hey, my name is Simran Takhar a seventeen year old student, candidate number 3206 and I'm in my second year of A-levels at Swakeleys Sixth form.

Last year we covered a range of topics within the as-level course. In the exam unit we looked at both representation within TV Dramas and the Music Industry and its Institutions  
Within TV Drama's we looked into the representation of age,gender,regional identity,sexuality,race,class and disability. With these sub topics we also linked representation to technical media codes such as editing, sound, camera and mise-en-scene. 

Additionally, our second topic covered the music industry, specifically how record labels and the music industry works. We looked into the the production chain, arising issues within the music industry such as illegal downloading and piracy, and new developments within technology and media that can be linked to the music industry such as technological convergence.

More so, my filming and production skills were tested in the coursework unit. The coursework unit required us to plan, film and evaluate the opening credits and scene of a film of a film.

This year I'll use this blog to keep a record of my work and progress through out the year. Specifically I'll blog about my coursework; requiring me to create a promotional package for an album release and magazine advertisement including a promotional video for a digi-pack.