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1) Type up any comments/WWW/EBI from your teacher.  EBI: Revise newspapers again 2) Using the mark scheme, write a  question-by-question analysis  of your performance. For each question, write how many marks you got from the number available and identify any points that you missed by carefully studying the AQA indicative content in the mark scheme.  Example: Q1: 2/2 Q1.2: 6/8 Q1.3:8/12 Q2: 15/20 Q3: 0/2 Q4: 14/20 Q5: 4/20 3)  Based on the whole of your Paper 2 learner response, plan  FIVE  Paper 2 CSPs / topics / theories that you will prioritise in your Media revision timetable leading up to the June exam . Newspaper keyword IPSO regulation Camerawork  Typography  Conventions for newspaper

  Magazines: Tatler   Advertising and Marketing: Galaxy Audrey Hepburn advert OSP & Videogames: Lara Croft Go Music Video: One Direction Music Video: Arctic Monkeys Television: Class  - Language and Representation Television: Class  - Industry and Audience Television: Doctor Who - Language and Representation Television: Doctor Who - Industry and Audience Newspapers: The Daily Mirror - Language and Audience Newspapers: The Daily Mirror - Representation and Industry Newspapers: The Times - Language and Audience Newspapers: The Times - Representation and Industry

  Arctic Monkeys: Industry 1) How did the Arctic Monkeys first achieve success and build up their fanbase?  By performing at small venues, events and bars. 2) Why was P2P file sharing and MySpace an unexpected aspect to Arctic Monkeys' early success? They gave out free CDs so due to the word of mouth their fans established a myspace account for them which helped them succeed and rise to fame rapidly. 3) How does the rise of Arctic Monkeys differ from how One Direction were formed and became famous? Arctic monkeys are friends who're from Sheffeild and worked their way up the industry. Whilst 1D was put together by Simon Cowell gaining popularity instantly - this was all done for profit. 4) Who is Arctic Monkeys record label and how many copies did they sell of their debut album? Why did they choose an independent record label? Domino Records, they chose an independent band as they wanted to keep their authenticity and be traditional. 5) Looking at the wider music industry, has t

Industry 1) How were One Direction formed and how is this reflected in the music video for History? They were formed through X Factor and Simon Cowell got them together. This is shown in the beginning when 1D is shown in X Factor and the clip of Simon Cowell. 2) What is vertical integration?  Vertical integration is when one conglomerate owns different companies in the same chain of production. 3) What is horizontal integration?  Horizontal integration is when one company buys other companies at the same level of distribution. 4) How has technological convergence changed the way audiences consume music videos?  The technological convergence has chanced by making audiences enjoy the music video by being ale to watch it with quick access.  5) As a manufactured band, what influence do Simon Cowell and the record company Syco (part of Sony) have over the content and release strategy of One Direction music videos? You may want to  read this text from an article in The Inquisitr about the re

1) What are the key conventions of music video?  Music videos typically feature movement – often fast paced either in terms of actors, camerawork or editing. Many contain a performance element or narrative. Music videos can also feature visual effects and intertextuality. 2) What is intertextuality?    Intertextuality is when one media text references another media text – through genre, conventions, mise-en-scene or specific cultural references. 3) When did music videos first become a major part of the music industry? 1980s & 1990s 4) What launched in 1981 and why  were music videos an important part of the music industry in the 1980s and 1990s?  MTV was launched in 1981 as a platform for music videos and the first music channel on television. Programs such as BBC show Top of The Pops also showcased music videos from the charts alongside ‘live’ stage performances.   5) How are music videos distributed and watched in the digital age?  In 2005 the launch of Youtube changed the way t

  Representation 1) What representation of private schools can be found on the main front page story of the Times?   Private schools can be represented as elite as education is views as important. This represents fee paying schools in a positive way. 2)  What representation of the Conservative Party can be found in the story at the top of the front page 'Calls for criminal enquiry as top ministers deny security leak'?  The Conservative party is represented in ones of the stories as the newspaper  often act as a voice for the establishment  and will   supports the government and creates a representation of the Conservative Party as being law-abiding and open to scrutiny. 3) How are the Royal Family represented in the  Times ?  (See front page  'Fitting tribute' - Duchess of Cambridge picture and the inside page 'Royal Anzac Day on both sides of the world').  The Royal family are represented as an important traditional icon of Britain. Their formal and reserved ap