Exam number 2 LR

1) Type up your feedback in full (you don't need to write the mark and grade if you want to keep this confidential).

WWW: Better to focus for the extended 20 mark question. You have an ability to focus on the question and build some sustained level of argument.

EBI: With more preparation and revision of media theories you will improve in your next assessment. For example Q4, you mention one other theory and apply/evaluate it to some extent but with other theories and subject specific terminology you can gain higher marks. Continue to attempt all blog tasks and revise theories. 2) Read the mark scheme for this assessment carefully. Identify at least one potential point that you missed out on for each question in the assessment.

Q1: critical and decent analysis of the product.
      Bare-chested Stormzy reinforces the sexualisation of black men in the media and              male stereotypes.

Q2: Conglomerate ownership, vertical integration, synergy
      reduce cost, increase profit
      synergies allow companies to maximum profits from a brand by branching out into            other platforms, merchandise or products.

Q3: Demonstrate knowledge of contexts of media and their influence on media products          and processes.
     
Q4:  Channel 4 reinvests profits back into programmes- this raises quality and benefits              audience.

       

• Funding model is outdated in the digital age – licence fee of £147 a year for all BBC (and some C4) content isn’t realistic. Young people are increasingly choosing to avoid paying the licence fee so long-term future of funding model isn’t viable.

3) On a scale of 1-10 (1 = low, 10 = high), how much revision and preparation did you do for this assessment? You may also want to think here whether you had completed all the original blog tasks from last term before doing the assessment.  

I did not do any revision but i did complete the original blog tasks.
4) Look at your answer for Question 2. Did you manage to write about three different strategies and three different benefits? It's vital you read the question and follow it exactly.

5) Look at your answer for Question 3. Did you follow the question guidance and write about both the BBC and commercial broadcasters? What could you have added to this answer to reach a higher mark?

6) Now look over your mark, teacher comments and the mark scheme for Question 4 - the 20 mark essay question on media effects theory. Write a new paragraph for this question based on the suggested theories/answers in the mark scheme. Make sure it is an extensive, detailed paragraph focused on the question and offering examples from the wider media.