This document provides a list of 13 revision questions to help prepare for an upcoming exam on media studies. The questions cover topics like the exam structure, what can and cannot be done during video clip viewings, essay writing time limits, technical areas to discuss for TV drama analysis, definitions of key concepts like representation, gender and sexuality, and what should be considered when writing about regional identity, ethnicity, and the film industry question.
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1. Year 12 – revision questions
These final questions are designed to make sure there are no nasty shocks on
exam day.
SECTION A
1. How long does the exam last.
2. How much time is spent viewing the clip?
3. How many times do you get to see the clip?
4. What can’t you do during the first screening?
5. When is the longest gap for notetaking?
6. How long, roughly speaking, do you have to write your essay on the TV
drama clip?
7. What are the four main ‘technical’ areas that you will need to cover in
your essay on the TV drama.
8. In simple terms, what does the term ‘representation’ mean?
9. What is the difference between ‘gender’ and ‘sexuality’.
10.If you had to write about ‘regional identity’ what might you have to
consider?
11.If you had to write about ‘ethnicity’ what would you cover?
12.Will someone blow a whistle and wave a flag when you start the industry
question?
13.How long should you leave for the question on the film industry