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This document provides instructions for a media studies exam. Candidates must choose one question from Section A and two questions from Section B. For each question, they must refer to the three main texts they have studied within a specific media industry. Section A focuses on representations and genres within texts. Section B focuses on the role of stars/celebrities, how texts target audiences, how audiences interact with texts, and the importance of distribution. Candidates are reminded that this is a synoptic exam testing their understanding of connections between different elements of media studies.
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Answer one question from Section A and two questions from Section B.
Once you have chosen your questions, fill in the box on the front page of this Answer Book.
You must use a different media industry for each question.
For each industry, you must refer to the three main texts you have studied.
SECTION A: TEXT
Answer one question from this section.
You must refer to the three main texts you have studied in each answer.
Either,
A1. To what extent are the key representations in your three main texts stereotypical? [30]
Or,
A2. Explore the genre conventions in your three main texts. [30]
SECTION B: INDUSTRY AND AUDIENCE
Answer two questions from this section, using a different media industry for each.
You must refer to the three main texts you have studied in each answer.
B1. To what extent are stars and/or celebrities important to the promotion of your three main
texts? [30]
B2. Explore the different ways your three main texts target their audiences. [30]
B3. Explore the different ways audiences interact with your three main texts. [30]
B4. ‘Distribution is the key to success.’ How far do you agree? Refer to your three main texts in
your answer. [30]
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- 1. 1294 010001 INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Answer three questions: one question from Section A and two questions from Section B. You must use a different media industry for each question you choose. Once you have chosen your questions, fill in the box above. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets at the end of each question or part-question. You are reminded that assessment will take into account the quality of written communication used in your answers. You are reminded that this paper is synoptic and so will test understanding of the connections between the different elements of the subject. CJ*(W13-1294-01) Surname Other Names Candidate Number 2 Centre Number GCE A level 1294/01 MEDIA STUDIES – MS4 Media – Text, Industry and Audience A.M. THURSDAY, 17 January 2013 2½ hours © WJEC CBAC Ltd. Section Question Chosen Media Industry Chosen Examiner use only Mark A B B Total (90) Examiner’s Initials
- 2. (1294-01) 2 Answer one question from Section A and two questions from Section B. Once you have chosen your questions, fill in the box on the front page of this Answer Book. You must use a different media industry for each question. For each industry, you must refer to the three main texts you have studied. SECTION A: TEXT Answer one question from this section. You must refer to the three main texts you have studied in each answer. Either, A1. To what extent are the key representations in your three main texts stereotypical? [30] Or, A2. Explore the genre conventions in your three main texts. [30] SECTION B: INDUSTRY AND AUDIENCE Answer two questions from this section, using a different media industry for each. You must refer to the three main texts you have studied in each answer. B1. To what extent are stars and/or celebrities important to the promotion of your three main texts? [30] B2. Explore the different ways your three main texts target their audiences. [30] B3. Explore the different ways audiences interact with your three main texts. [30] B4. ‘Distribution is the key to success.’ How far do you agree? Refer to your three main texts in your answer. [30] © WJEC CBAC Ltd.
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