Remember: If you aim at 1 mark = 1 minute, this will give you time to plan and read through your response.
Examples of Exam Questions:
Component 1 Section A
5 Mark Questions:
Explore how the INSERT MEDIA PRODUCT HERE uses the following elements of media language to create meanings:
Language [5]
Images [5]
Layout and design [5]
Intertextuality [5]
Colour [5]
Font/Typography [5]
Explain how social context influences INSERT MEDIA PRODUCT HERE. Refer to the poster/cover/advert to support your points. [5]
How are gender roles/ ethnicity/ issues presented in INSERT MEDIA PRODUCT HERE. Refer to the poster/cover/advert to support your points. [5]
25 Mark Questions: (These will be a comparison with an unseen product)
Compare the representation of women in the Pride front cover and the Glamour front cover. [25]
In your answer, you must consider:
the choices the producers have made about how to represent women
how far the representation of women is similar in the two front covers
how far the representation of women is different in the two front covers.
Compare the representation of gender in the Spectre poster and the Spy poster. [25]
In your answer, you must consider:
the choices the producers have made about how to show men and women.
how far the representation of gender is similar in the two posters.
how far the representation of gender is different in the two posters.
Compare the representation of women in the This Girl Can advert and the Nike advert. [25]
In your answer, you must consider:
the choices the producers have made about how to show women.
how far the representation of gender is similar in the two posters.
how far the representation of gender is different in the two posters.
Component 1 Section B
1 Mark Examples:
Which radio station broadcasts The Archers? [1]
What type of newspaper is The Sun? [1]
Name the organisation that regulates films in Britain. [1]
Name the organisation that regulates newspapers in Britain. [1]
Name the organisation that regulates video games in Britain [1]
Who regulates radio in Britain? [1]
Name one company who made Pokemon Go [1]
How is The Archers funded? [1]
Identify one audience for INSERT MEDIA PRODUCT HERE. [1]
2 Mark Examples:
12 and 12A are examples of age certificates used in the UK. Give two other examples of age certificates used in the UK. [2]
Briefly explain the difference between the 12 and 12A age certificates. [2]
Name 2 PEGI ratings [2]
Identify 2 audiences for INSERT MEDIA PRODUCT HERE [2]
4 Mark Examples:
Explain two ways in which INSERT MEDIA PRODUCT HERE is aimed at the audience you have identified. [4]
Explain two uses and gratifications audiences receive from INSERT MEDIA PRODUCT HERE [4]
Describe two different ways audiences could respond to INSERT MEDIA PRODUCT HERE [4]
How does The Archers fit with the BBC remit? [4]
12 Mark Examples:
Explain why audiences might listen to INSERT MEDIA PRODUCT HERE. Refer to the Uses and Gratifications theory in your response. [12]
Explain why a game may be given a 3 rating. Refer to Pokemon GO to support your points. [12]
Explain why a film may be given a 12A or 12 certificate. Refer to Spectre to support your points. [12]
How are technology developments influencing the newspaper industry? Refer to The Sun to support your points. [12]
How does technology impact on how audiences experience The Archers? [12]
How does the Spectre website use intertextuality? [12]
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