The document analyzes and summarizes 5 indie music videos. It discusses how some videos are predominantly performance-based to promote the band as a live act, while others combine performance with narrative elements to provide insight into the band's culture and lyrics. Some videos follow conventions by promoting the band, while one Arctic Monkeys video breaks conventions by being solely narrative.
A2 Music video- media A level. Forms and conventions and similar media products. Examples of other bands, performance, narrative aspects of the videos and symbolic and technical conventions
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
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Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
2. Bloc Party-Banquet The video for banquet is predominantly a performance video as it shows the band throughout the whole video and it shows them performing in front of a small crowd which is trying to sell the band as a live act that people will want to pay to see. The video is amplified from the lyrics as the crowd in the video will represent the ‘Banquet’ as there is a lot of people, just as there would be at a banquet. The video also sells the image of the band well as it has prolonged medium camera shots involving each individual band member in it so that the audience can establish who the band members are, and what they do in the band. It also allows the audience to see what they are wearing as indie audiences are interested in fashion as well as the music. It also uses contrasting colours in the background to make the video more interesting and so that there is not just one colour throughout the whole of the performance aspect of the video.
3. Kooks-Naïve The video for naïve is a combination of narrative and performance, however both involve the lead singer. It shows a big insight to indie culture as it is predominantly shot in a club. It is also filmed in a flat that shows insight into their lives as it shows the way they live and what they do in their spare time which will appeal to their target audience as they want to know as much about the band as possible and be able to see what happens within the ‘indie culture’ . Also having the lead singer in the majority of the video promotes the image of the band which is very important for their target audience. The music video follows the story of the lyrics which is also important for the audience as it gives them an insight to what the lead singer feels and what he is affected by. The music video is there to put those thoughts into action.
4. Arctic Monkeys-When The Sun Goes Down This video goes against many indie conventions as it is solely a narrative video. This means that the image of the band is not advertised at all and could be going against the record label’s demands and their audience’s expectations. However, this could work in their favour. As this video is for their debut single, it will make people curious about the band and in turn make them more interested, it will also make them more interested because it is very rare to see an indie video that is purely narrative. On the other hand, it supports Goodwin’s theory of the notion of looking. It appears in the video that you are looking in to the life of the two main characters from someone else’s perspective as there are some shots where the characters look directly in to the camera as if they are having a conversation with someone. It also supports the theory that there is a relationship between the narrative and the lyrics, you can see this because at certain points in the video the narrative follows the lyrics illustratively, for example when the song says ‘She's in the stance ready to get picked up’, the female character walks up to a man in a car and appears to be offering herself to him.
5. The Libertines-Cant Stand Me Now The video for the song ‘Can’t Stand Me Now’ could be considered as a complete opposite to the Arctic monkeys’ video for ‘When The Sun Goes Down’ as it is purely a performance video. This would heavily meet the demands of the record label because it is showing the band and how they perform for the entire video. This video will also advertise the band as a live act as the entire video is from the filming of one of their live performances which will appeal to both their record label (because it could potentially sell more tickets for concerts) and their fans as live music is an important factor for the indie audience. As it is purely a performance video, it does not contain such things as the notion of looking and a relationship between the lyrics and the visuals compared to many other indie videos which are usually a mixture of both performance and narrative. However, it can show more of the band’s personality which will also appeal to their target audience as their fans will want to be as part of the band’s culture as possible.
6. Two Door Cinema Club-Something Good Can Happen This video, just like the Libertines’ video is a pure performance video. However, this video is not based on a live show, it is set within a studio. This could be done in order to make the video more visually interesting as there are different colours flashing on and off in the background as it does in the video for ‘Banquet’ by Bloc Party which would also keep the viewer’s attention due to the fact that it is very similar to the video from a far more popular band. This style of video also allows the band to be introduced to the audience and for their image to be shown for a long period of time. This video goes against Goodwin’s theory of lyrics and music corresponding to the visuals of the video due to the fact that it is purely performance based. However it would meet the demands of the record label because it shows many close-ups of the band and it would sell the band as a live act which would in tern sell more tickets for their shows.
