This section consists of two linked in-depth studies that focus on contemporary news in the UK, requiring learners to explore how and why newspapers and their online counterparts are evolving
as media products and the relationship between both online and offline news.
Introduction to media theory and applying theory to LFTVD (Long Form TV Drama).
Revision paper 2
Preparation on NEA - learners continue to work on the preparation tasks and statement of intent
LFTVD Exam question
The top section of a newspaper which gives the paper’s title, price and date.
The front page story
Smaller, typically one line headlines for other stories.
Smaller newspapers aimed at a large audience. News is reported in less depth and emphasises human interest stories. The language level is lower, paragraphs and stories shorter, with more use of images. Content often includes more celebrities, media news a
The collective term when considering elements of print media relating to the style of the text such as the font, colour, serif, sans serif etc.
NEA - Working through my product.
Revision - for mock 1
Theory:
LFTVD applying theory
Theory - Media language and representation
Newspaper applying theory
Mock exam paper 2 and paper 1 section B only.
Short for application, a program that runs inside another service. Many smartphones allow apps to be downloaded, leading to a burgeoning economy for modestly priced software.
An online commentary or diary often written by individuals about hobbies or areas of specialist interest. Blogs commonly allow comments below entries and are published in reverse chronological order.
A program used to display design-heavy, animated content.
This involves considering how weighted the print media text is with regards to text and image – you need to ask yourself why the ratio exists.
Post production stages for NEA
Continue to explore the news applying knowledge and understanding to the set text 'The Guardian' and 'The Daily Mail'.
Revision for mock 2 - paper 1 and paper 2
Mock 2 - Paper 1 & 2
A key Media concept. The recipients of a media text, the people who are intended to consume a variety of media texts.
Meaning created by associations – deeper levels of meaning e.g. red = danger, passion, love.
The widely recognised way of doing something - this has to do with content, style and form.
A key Media concept. The set of beliefs and ‘world views’ that are conveyed in a media text.
Learners will revise the theoretical framework and set texts across both papers. Revisit theory across media products.
NEA final feedback
Exam questions
This shot type is often used to draw close attention to a particular subject in a frame e.g. filling the frame with a person’s face to convey emotions.
This shot type is often using to show where a scene is taking place e.g. a shot of New York City before we see inside Joey and Chandler’s apartment.
This shot type involves the camera moving along rails, following a subject – often used during travel or a longer view of a setting.
This type of sound involves things which the characters cannot hear and have likely been added in post production. This includes things like voiceovers and musical soundtracks.
Learners will go through exam technique for both papers.
Applying theory to media products.
Exam questions
This shot type allows the audience to witness events in a narrative through the eyes of a character.
A central question or mystery used to drive a narrative forward.
This type of sound involves anything that the onscreen characters can hear. Environmental sounds like birds tweeting, kettles boiling etc.
This type of sound involves things which the characters cannot hear and have likely been added in post production. This includes things like voiceovers and musical soundtracks.
Learners sit the national exams for paper 1 & paper 2.
Revision will cover both papers and the theoretical framework and context.
This is the term for the overall composition of a scene and includes things such as lighting, costume, props, acting etc.
This type of lighting constructs a fairly natural, everyday form of lighting, free from dark shadows. This type of lighting is often used in sitcoms and comedies.
This type of lighting highlights the contours on objects, creating dark shadows onscreen. This type of lighting is often seen in the horror genre or film noir.
Large format newspapers that report news in depth, often with a serious tone and higher level language. News is dominated by national and international events, politics, business, with less emphasis on celebrities and gossip. Examples: The
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