Dennis Media Coursework

  1) Type up your feedback in full (you do not need to write mark/grade if you do not wish to).  Q1 Well structured answer but disagree that gangs usually don't wear suits - Godfather  Q2 Some good ideas about both distribution and consumption but needs more specific information.  Grade: B  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. The positioning of character and mode of address can be interpreted as signifiers of race and gender (the dominant white male, evasive black male, diminished female). The relative size of the figures in relation to the buildings signifies a super-human aspect to the characters, suggesting their omnipotence. 3) Look at the indicative content for Q1 again and make a note of any theories or examples of media terminolog...

  1)   Radio: Introduction to Radio 2)   Radio: BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat 3)  Radio: War of the Worlds

  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? War of the worlds was broadcasted at a time of worldwide tension where people feared feared war and invasion by the Germans. This meant the radio was already incorporating news breaks in between entertainment so when war of the worlds came out people were used to it. War of the worlds was an adaptation of a story about an alien invasion in the style of a radio show. 2) When was it first broadcast and what is the popular myth regarding the reaction from the audience? First broadcasted in October 1938, the day before Halloween. The most common myth was that there was hysteria in the streets and the public believed the story entirely but it was confirmed the streets were in fact empty that night. 3) How did the New York Times report the reaction the ...

  Media Factsheet #246: BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat Read  Factsheet #246 BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat . You'll need your Greenford google login to access it. Answer the following questions: 1) How is the history and launch of Radio 1 summarised in the factsheet? If you studied this as part of GCSE Media you will already know much of this. It was created on the 30th of September 1967 to embrace the new DJ style of radio which at the time was only available on pirate radio stations.   2) Look at page 3 of the factsheet. How is Radio 1 attempting to appeal to its 15-29 age demographic?  They try to mix contemporary music and speech and they also focus on new and up and coming UK artists which appeals to a younger audience through personal identity.  3) What did young people used to get from radio? Focus on audience pleasures / Uses & Gratifications here (see top of second column on page 3). Young people used to use radio to connect to pop culture and find identity. 4) How has...

  1) Read the first two pages of the factsheet. How does the Factsheet argue that radio still has cultural significance in the digital age?  Still globally accessible, very versatile and supports local identity.  2) Look at the page 4 section on media theories. Briefly summarise the ideas of Curran and Seaton, Hesmondhalgh and Livingstone and Lunt. Curran and Seaton: Media is controlled by a few large conglomerates which limit diversity and prioritise profit but PSB challenges this by focusing on public interest.  Hesmondhalgh: Media often puts profit before creativity but PSB allows for creative and diverse content  Livingstone and Lunt: PSB helps serve underrepresented audiences  3) What is the definition of public service broadcasting? broadcasting that is made for public benefit rather than to make money. 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...