GCSE Media Studies, Action Adventure, SOW, Yr 11, OCR

1. Media Mock Exam
Friday 10th January 2014
1 hour and 10 minutes

3. Q1.
• Explain two ways in which narrative fits the
action adventure genre. Refer to examples in
the extract

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Classic Todorov narrative structure
Propp’s seven spheres of action / character types
Clear binary opposites
Conflict and Combat
Jeopardy and Suspense
Spectacle - CGI and SFX.
Speed and Motion – Chases
Dominant representation of gender:
male/female action hero. Mulvey’s male gaze
and contemporary female gaze may apply…
Could also mention:
 Star Marketing /Generic Typecasting

5. Watch

7. High level response

8. Section A
1. Explain two ways in which the narrative fits the action
adventure genre. Refer to examples in the extract [10]
2. Explain how each of the following is used to create effects
that fit the action adventure genre:
• soundtrack
• camerawork
• editing
• mise-en-scène
[20]
3. Discuss the ways in which [something] is represented in
the extract.
[20]
Total [50]

9. Watch again...