Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Yr 12C1/C2 Easter Homework - Exam Preparation

Exam Practice:
Using the techniques you have learnt about responding to the MEST1 Investigating Media Unseen Text answer the following four short answer questions based on the text (link below along with relevant background information). Remember each question is worth 12 marks and needs to include relevant media language, reference to a range of linked key concepts and relevant theories. Don't forget to consider all the information you are given in your response.

Media Audiences: What techniques does the opening sequence use to appeal to a weekday mainstream audience?

Media Institutions:
What does this text tell us about the media institutions involved?

Media Forms:
How does the extract follow the codes and convention of an opening sequence?

Media Representation:
How are people and places represented in this opening sequence?

Spooks Opening Sequence from Series 3, episode 10, broadcast on BBC1 at 9pm Tuesdays.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v_QXc5qXwU

In addition to this work you should be reading the text book to recap on and develop your media knowledge (look on the left hand column in the yr12 page of the VLE for the link to the book which is stored by chapter) and revising for your exam.

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