Friday 28 February 2014

Welcome to James Turner Street | Benefits Street (S1-Ep1) | Channel 4





Is this a fair representation?

Is this an accurate representation?

Is there any truth in this representation?

Why have Channel 4 chosen to represent people on benefits in this way?

Brent and Johnson - Equality Street [Official Music Video] (+playlist)





Discuss the the use of representation in 'Equality Street

Wednesday 26 February 2014

Outline for Section A of the Examination

Now we have had a look at the type of thing you might expect to find in Section A of the Media Studies examination, here is the outline to consolidate your expectation:


Section A – Texts, concepts and contexts

AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of media concepts, contexts (and critical debates)

4 questions @ 12 marks each = 48 marks

 
These questions are designed to encourage students to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of media concepts and the production contexts within which texts are produced (AO1).

Friday 21 February 2014

One Direction - Year in The Making - Part 1





1 Media Forms

 How does the sequence catch and hold the attention of the viewer? (12 marks)



 2 Media Institutions

 How does the programme try to create a positive brand image for ITV2? (12 marks)



 3 Media Audiences

 How does the sequence attempt to position the audience to take a positive view of One Direction? (12 marks)



 4 Media Representations

 How is celebrity represented in the sequence?