Paper 1 assessment: Learner Response

Q.1.1

 The question 1 is asking what is the convention shown below?

Convention = feature.

I got 1 mark.

Q.1.2

What camera shots is used for the central image?

 It is longshot because we can see the whole athlete, which represent the power and shows a big range of  "Under Armour" clothes.

I got 1 mark.

Q.2

Good analysis of the product that is clear and generally engages

with the nuanced aspects of how media language is used.

• Focus on how connotations communicate meanings is mostly

effective although lacks clarity in places.

• Mostly appropriate and effective use of subject terminology

throughout. 

I described the Central image, background, lighting and colour scheme.

I got 8 mark.

Q.3

Basic analysis of the product only focusing on the more

straightforward aspects of the narrative of the advert but is more

descriptive than analytical with basic reference to the CSP.

• Limited use of the theoretical framework that demonstrates little

or no understanding of how narratives are used to convey

messages to audiences. Narrative theory is largely absent due to

description rather than analysis.

• Very little, if any, use of subject specific terminology.

I got only 2 marks because I just retold the advert and didn't use any media theories.

Q.4

Explain how magazine covers use conventions to reflect the social and cultural contexts of

British society. Answer with reference to the Tatler magazine cover (Figure 2). [12 marks]

Satisfactory knowledge and understanding of contexts and their

influence on media products and processes, demonstrated by some

appropriate explanation of how magazine covers reflect the social

and cultural contexts in which they were created.

• Some appropriate and effective reference to Tatler magazine cover

but it is of limited effectiveness.

Specialist terminology is used inappropriately on occasions and

with limited effectiveness.

I got 6/12.

Q.5

Which of the following options is a benefit to media conglomerates of vertical integration?

C Greater control over the production process

Q.6

What is the regulator for the film industry?

D BBFC

Q.7

How are big-budget films marketed and promoted to an audience? Refer to your Close

Study Product Black Widow in your answer. [6 marks]

• Satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the theoretical

framework, demonstrated by generally effective explanation of

how big-budget films and marketed and promoted.

• Some appropriate and effective reference to the CSP.

• Mostly appropriate and effective use of subject specific

terminology throughout.

I got 4/6.

Coursework: Statement of Intent

 

Coursework: Statement of Intent

    My life style magazine will be about a young female student, who did not go to university. At this age is so hard to think about your all future life. Everybody tried to change her mind, but she had her opinion, that is why my magazine is called "MINDSET" - it represent that everything is just in your mind and you can change it how you want.

    On my cover page will be my friend Tetiana in the everyday, not very standing out clothing. The light makeup and a bag on the back will shows her desire to travel. I will took the photos in the area of London in which there are usually many tourists.

    The main idea of my magazine is to show that people must do what they like, also I think that people at the age of 16 can't choose what to do for the entire life. My opinion that after a high school students must have a pause around a year to live for themselves and really think about the future. My main story will be about a girl who did not go to university and decided to travel instead.

    The colour scheme of my cover page will be mostly blue, it convents the calm, relaxion, loyalty and authority. For my Title, slogan and cover lines I will use san serif typography.

    On my double page spread I will tell a main story about a teenage girl that does not to do anything. Her thoughts are flying somewhere and she can't think about the future. Her point is people are really preoccupy about the education and degree that the forgetting that they are alive. "Find a time for yourself, go and do something you enjoy". I will try to create a realistic, creative story.

    I think my magazine will be interesting for teenagers and adults (age 16-30), because My main story is about a teenage girl ,who left everything and started to live for herself. My magazine reinforcing the stereotypes about the age, traveling and education.

    The specific audience of my magazine is rich, successful people, so audience pleasure for them will be: Diversion: escape from everyday problems and routine - entertainment: Personal Identity: finding ourselves reflected in texts or learning behaviour and values from the media and Surveillance: Information useful for living.

386 words.