AS MEDIA STUDIES EXAM SUPPORT: 2014

Building Part B responses

Building responses to technology ownership questions from JCA

Ownership questions and writing frame

Previous ownership questions and writing frame from JCA

Previous Part B Questions

What significance does the continuing development of digital media technology have for media institutions and audiences?

Discuss the issues raised by media ownership in the production and exchange of media texts in your chosen media area

“Successful media products depend as much upon marketing and distribution to a specific audience as they do upon good production practices”. To what extent do you agree with this statement, in the media area you have studied?

To what extent does digital distribution affect the marketing and consumption of media products in the media area you have studied?

“Cross-media convergence and synergy are vital processes in the successful marketing of media products to audiences.” To what extent do you agree with this statement in relation to your chosen media area?

MARCH MOCK EXAM

Part A: Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs the representation of gender using the following:
Camera shots, angles, movements, composition
Editing
Sound
Mise en Scene

Part B: Discuss the issues raised by media ownership in the production and exchange of media texts in your chosen media area.
Candidates must choose to focus on one of the following areas:
Film
Music
Newspapers
Radio
Magazines
Video Games

AFTER SCHOOL REVISION SESSIONS

MONDAY 28TH APRIL - PART A - TEXTUAL ANALYSIS
MONDAY 12TH MAY - PART B - INSTITUTIONS AND AUDIENCES
MONDAY 19TH MAY - TOP TIPS FOR EXAM COVERING BOTH PARTS

In order for you to get the most out of these extra revision sessions you should come prepared with previous exam responses (with a view to improve) and questions.