Coulsdon A LEVEL MEDIA Y2 2018-19: Component 1: Products,industries and audiences

EXAMPLE PAPER 1 with mark scheme

ANOTHER EXAMPLE PAPER 1

( another teacher-made mock exam Paper 1)

Section A – Analysing Media Language and Representation

In this section, learners will analyse media language, considering how elements of media

language incorporate viewpoints and ideologies, the significance of genre and how

audiences may respond to media language. Learners will consider the factors that

influence representations and will explore representations of events, issues, individuals

and social groups in the media, using relevant theoretical perspectives or theories in their

analysis of media products. In addition, learners will consider how representations relate

to relevant contexts of media. They will also use theory when relevant or guided by the question.

Learners must study the following media forms and products .

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ADVERTISING

Tide help sheet

Water Aid help sheet

Kiss of the vampire help sheet

MUSIC VIDEO

Dream help sheet

Riptide help sheet

Formation help sheet

NEWSPAPERS

Mirror US election help sheet

Times US election help sheet

Section B – Understanding Media Industries and Audiences

In this section, learners will develop knowledge and understanding of key aspects of media industries, including the significance of ownership and funding, the role of regulation in global production and distribution, the impact of digitally convergent platforms and the effect of individual producers on media industries. In addition, learners will study media audiences, considering aspects such as the targeting of mass and specialised audiences, the categorisation and construction of audiences, as well as how audiences' use of and responses to the media reflect identity and social, cultural and historical circumstances. Theory will be used when relevant or guided by the question.

Learners must study the following media forms and products .