CCR Question 1 (Planning)

"How does your product use or challenge conventions and how does it represent social group or issues?"

Creative Approach

Each of the four CCRs had to be from a different creative approach. For this question, I did not want to do a video of me answering the question. I wanted all the answers to come from other people. 

This would allow different opinions/interpretations/perspectives (ideas I had never considered), and remove my own biasness and ignorance. I took inspiration from a student from the year previous for this CCR. 

CCR#1 from Jade Blogs

Here in this CCR, Jade uses an outsider's (not an actor or a teammate) perspective in answering the question. First he watches the film opening and then he answers the question effectively. All in all, my creative approach to this is a Reaction Video. 

I also noted that he thoroughly answers all aspects of the question and even dives further beyond what is being asked. So, in case the people involved cannot come up with an answer or expander further on what they said, I will be prepared to ask questions from sides they might not have considered.

CCR#2 from Teddyplay's Blog

Another similar CCR created by a student in the year prior. It uses all the members involved in the works (Cast... Crew..) and answers the question. Both of these are very similar, but only hers includes multiple people who worked onset. 

Perspectives I wanted to include

1. Someone who has previously taken Media Studies ("old" knowledge): For this I asked a student from the year previous from my class with the same teacher. 

2. Someone who is currently taking Media Studies ("young" knowledge): I was stuck on either choosing one of my friend in the same class OR my friend from another school. But, since they were both friends already, we could easily meet up and do their reaction at the same time (the more the merrier!). 

3. Someone with no knowledge of Media Studies: I immediately chose one of my close friend for this, who could provide a unique perspective.

(One) Answer

I hope for the answer, it should be clear visually but enough to be able to elaborate and further extend on ideas. As I have stated many times, the goal of the opener was to challenge typicall conventions in media regarding women in horror films or in power. For the social group/issue being represented in is how the patriarchy plays in media and today's society. 

Another way of looking at it could be about racial identities. Though, I would be good with any interpretations, as long as it effectively answers the question to its fullest.