Princess’ A-level media course blog

  1) Type up your feedback in full (you do not need to write mark/grade if you do not wish to).  Q1: Good technical analysis but more needed on ideology Q2: Some key elements addressed but needs to have more information on distribution 2) Read  the mark scheme for this exam carefully , paying particular attention to the 'indicative content' for each question. Firstly, focus on the unseen question (Q1) and identify  two  points that you could have written in your answer. Q1:  .The relative size of figures in relation to the buildings signifies a super human aspect to the characters,                       suggesting their omnipotence.         . The grey skies are portentous, signifying a feeling of impending doom. Q2:  . • It is a co-production of AMC Networks, SundanceTV (US) and RTL Television (Germany),            positioning it to exploit the...

 1) Read the first two pages of the factsheet. How does the Factsheet argue that radio still has cultural significance in the digital age?  It has a multitasking nature: you can listen while commuting, working, or cooking radio fits seamlessly into everyday life. 2) Look at the page 4 section on media theories. Briefly summarise the ideas of Curran and Seaton, Hesmondhalgh and Livingstone and Lunt. Hesmondhalgh: cultural industries operate under capitalist logic, big conglomerates dominate to reduce risk, leading to repetitive conmtent rather than innovation. 3) What is the definition of public service broadcasting? Public service broadcasting delivers content that is informative, eduactional and entertaining aiming to serve citizens public interests. 4) Look at the list of eight key principles for BBC Radio on page 6 of the factsheet. Choose the three you think are most significant and explain why. Informing, educating and entertaining: This embodies the core remit of PSB bal...

  Media Factsheet Read  Media Factsheet #176: CSP Radio - War of the Worlds . You'll need your Greenford Google login to download it. Then answer the following questions: 1) What is the history and narrative behind War of the Worlds? It's an adaptation of H.G Wells' novel published in 1898. The text has been frequently interpreted as a commentary on British Imperialism and Victorian fear and prejudice. The radio adaptation has become known for the reaction it received and is often highlighted as an early example of mass hysteria caused by the media. 2) When was it first broadcast and what is the popular myth regarding the reaction from the audience? It was broadcasted live on 30th October 1938 and the popular myth was that thousands of New Yorkers fled their home in panic, and all across America people crowded the streets to witness for themselves the real space battle between Earth and the Martians. 3) How did the New York Times report the reaction the next day? The New Yo...