media studies

1. Section A
Answer all questions in Section A.
Read the information and the three questions below.
You will be shown two media products three times. In between these viewings you should
make notes in response to the questions below. These notes will not be marked.
You should spend approximately 45 minutes answering the questions in Section A.
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Nigel Farage was the leader of the UK Independence party (UKIP) during the
referendum and campaigned for Britain to leave the European Union. As part of the
campaign, he conducted a series of press interviews and engaged in debate on a
number of media outlets.
Media Product one – A Channel 4 news clip first broadcast on channel 4 and then
available on the channel 4 website and on their youtube channel. June 2016
Channel 4 News is Channel 4's award-winning flagship evening news programme.
The programme is broadcast Monday to Friday from 19:00–19:55 on Channel 4 and at variable
times on weekends.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT5gcLdBJzM
Media product two – An article from SBTV.com on Nigel Farage. The article outlines a
radio interview that he did for LBC talk radio station in which a caller challenged his
party policies on migration and the English language. June 2016
SB.TV is a multi-faceted company founded by Jamal Edwards and run by a small team of
young people who work on web-based content, generally with a new music angle.
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Question 1
Evaluate how UKIP leader Nigel Farage is represented in each media product.
(8 marks)
Question 2
Why does the media rely so heavily on conflict?
You may also refer to other media texts to support your answer.
(12 marks)
Question 3
Multiplatform media can allow access to a wider range of views, including extreme ones.
Should the internet be more regulated?
You should refer to other media products to support your answer.
(12 marks)