Hi everyone, 

as it is a two hours exam on Thursday attempt all questions.

Focus on The Bridge/Life on Mars (15 marks) and Zoella & Attitude (30 marks) firstly, then attempt Vogue Big/ Issue (30 marks).

Remember to read questions carefully and use 5 mins to plan out each question.

Timings may be : 

25 mins = 15 marker

40 - 45 mins = 30 marker

5 mins planning each question

5 mins to check everything 

All mark schemes were in wooden cabinet in S11 for you all.

If you did not pick up a copy follow this link from our blog.

https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/media-studies/as-a-level/eduqas-a-level-media-studies-sams-from-2017-eng.pdf

Good luck revising and see you all on Monday for practical on Magazines and website completion in S11.

You must have your Component 3 candidate sheet completed - please add information to it and ensure you can email a completed version to me on Monday in the exam. 

I will email a blank copy of this to you again now o you can have it completed in full to hand in. 

Take care

Mrs McD-H

Mock Exam Dates March 2019

Using your student notes and knowledge on 'The Bridge',  you must now plan and complete question 1b. 

Section A – Television in the Global Age 
Answer one question in this section. 
Each question is in two parts. 

Option 1: Life On Mars and The Bridge 

1. (a) To what extent can the set episode of Life On Mars be seen as postmodern? [15] 

1. (b) Television production takes place within an economic context. Discuss the influence of economic factors on The Bridge. [15]

The Bridge - Media Industries

Go through booklet below on Media Industries

Complete all pages.

http://resource.download.wjec.co.uk.s3.amazonaws.com/vtc/2016-17/16-17_1-30/website/pdf/eng/unit2/4.%20Media%20Industries/4-Student-Notes-Media-Industries_U2.pdf

Bring in all notes for Monday to discuss and we will complete next part in booklet...also an exam question.

Revision - The Bridge - Season 3 Episode 1

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5ppbr4

Go through booklet below on Representation:
Complete pages 1-4.
Bring in for Monday to discuss and we will complete booklet...

http://resource.download.wjec.co.uk.s3.amazonaws.com/vtc/2016-17/16-17_1-30/website/pdf/eng/unit2/3.%20Representations/3-Student-Notes-Representation_U2.pdf

Mock paper AC 111

Assassins Creed mock question 

1a) what is the contextual significance of Assassins Creed 111?

1b) how has the recent technological change and media production, distribution and circulation influenced the distribution and marketing of AC111?

1c) what has been the impact of digitally convergent media platforms on global production, distribution and circulation? Refer to the following theoretical framework:

·         Regulation – Sonia Livingstone and Peter Lunt

·         Cultural Industries – David Hesmondhalgh:

1d) what influence has the regulatory framework and the role of regulation had on AC 111?

2a) Consider how producers of AC 111 target, attract, reach, address and potentially construct audiences?

2b) Consider the interrelationship between media technologies and patterns of consumption and response:

·         Media effects – Albert Bandura

·         Fandom – Henry Jenkins