Antonia's Alevel Media Coursework Blog

  1)   Radio: Introduction to Radio 2)  Radio: BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat 3)  Radio: War of the Worlds

  Create a new blogpost on your Media   Coursework blog  called ' Media Paper 2 learner response ' and work through the following tasks: 1) Type up your feedback in full (you do not need to write mark/grade if you do not wish to).  WWW:   Good analysis for both texts with good focus on both consumption and distribution  EBI: could be a bit longer 2) Read  the mark scheme for this exam carefully , paying particular attention to the 'indicative content' for each question. Firstly, focus on the unseen question (Q1) and identify  two  points that you could have written in your answer.  the grey skies are portentous, signifying a feeling of impending doom  the relative size of the figures in relation to the buildings signifies a super-human aspect to the characters, suggesting their omnipotence 3) Look at the indicative content for Q1 again and make a note of any  theories  or examples of  media terminology  you...

  Media Factsheet Read  Media Factsheet #176: CSP Radio - War of the Worlds . You'll need your Greenford Google login to download it. Then answer the following questions: 1) What is the history and narrative behind War of the Worlds? History: Broadcasted 1938 30th of October whilst people were wary of world war 2., caused hysteria. Narrative: Alien invasion of Martians from mars. 2) When was it first broadcast and what is the popular myth regarding the reaction from the audience? 1938 30th October It created a Hysteria across the population and that the broadcasting was not a hoax sprung on unsuspecting audiences. 3) How did the New York Times report the reaction the next day? They reported the hoax as a real news and 'historical' event that occurred in that time. 4) How did author Brad Schwartz describe the the broadcast and its reaction? He describes it as history's first viral-media phenomenon 5) Why did Orson Welles use hybrid genres and pastiche and what effect m...

  Newsbeat analysis Use  BBC Sounds to listen to Radio 1 . Select a Newsbeat bulletin (8am or 12.45pm are good options)  and then answer the following questions:  1) What news stories were featured in the bulletin you listened to? Politics, Sports and celebrities 2) How does Newsbeat appeal to a youth audience? Quick overveiws of stories, upbeat background music, high pitched child-like tone 3) How might Newsbeat help  fulfil the BBC's responsibilities as a public service broadcaster?  Informs about event happening in the UK (news) and entertains listeners through music and subtle puns. Media Factsheet #246: BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat Read  Factsheet #246 BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat . You'll need your Greenford google login to access it. Answer the following questions: 1) How is the history and launch of Radio 1 summarised in the factsheet? If you studied this as part of GCSE Media you will already know much of this. Tony Blackburn opened Radio 1 on 30th Septembe...