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 My name is Megumi and I am taking AICE Media Studies AS level. My time is usually consumed by school, either by doing homework, studying, or extracurricular activities. During my free time though, I enjoy reading, writing, listening to music, playing with my cat, Moo, and doing outside activities. Whether it be riding my bike, roller-skating, swimming, or taking a stroll through a park, I always feel refreshed afterward. A little more about me is that I like to garden. During this pandemic, quarantining has allowed me to pursue this passion as a hobby. I grow a variety of edible plants, like basil and tomatoes, and decorative plants, like sunflowers and hibiscus plants. Although at first, I could not keep a plant alive for more than a month, I've managed to keep many plants alive and healthy. I was even able to have a raised garden bed for my plants. My cat, Moo, loves to watch me repot, water, and cut off dead leaves and such.

More on the class itself, I chose to take Media Studies because I was intrigued by the course description and the things we will be learning in this class. I've always had an interest in film and the industry: how movies are created, from start to finish. I believe that this class will not only inform me on how films are produced but will allow me to experience it for myself. There are short films that we will be creating throughout the year, which excites me. I am also intrigued by certain specifics of film-making, such as how certain lightings, dialogue, and positions of cameras can change the entire meaning and interpretation of a film. I am also interested in how screenwriters and producers are able to ensure that the intended meaning of a film is explicitly demonstrated to the audience. With films, many take them in with their own perception, which can vary. With such a variation, it is thought-provoking to see how screenwriters and producers are able to stick to their vision for the film whilst changing certain details to ensure the intended message can be understood. I'd also like to know what makes a film great, what makes it a "classic." Is it the soundtrack? The certain shots taken? The camera used? The specific actors? A particular screenwriter or director?

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