A2 MEDIAG325 - Critical Perspectives

By the end of this presentation you should be able to describe the basic requirements of the G325 Critical Perspectives unit and summer exam.

The Critical Perspectives Exam – 2 hrs

Section A:Theoretical Evaluation of

Production

Q1(a)25 marks

Q1(b)25 marks

Section B: Contemporary Media Issues

Media in the Online Age

50 marks

Section A: Theoretical Evaluation of Production

Section A: Theoretical Evaluation of Production

Question 1(a) requires you to describe and evaluate your skills development over the course of your production work, from Foundation Portfolio to Advanced Portfolio. It will require you to adapt this to one or two specific areas from the following:

• Digital Technology• Research and planning• Post-production• Using conventions from real media texts• Creativity

Q1(a) - What does the Chief Examiner say this question is about?

Q1(a) Past questions

Section A: Theoretical Evaluation of Production

Question 1(b) requires you to select one production (main task or ancillary) and evaluate it in relation to a media concept that could be any of the following:

• Genre• Narrative• Representation• Audience• Media language

Q1(b) - What does the Chief Examiner say this question is about?

Q1(b) Past questions

Section B: Contemporary Media Issues - Media in the Online Age

Section B: Contemporary Media Issues

Media in the Online Age You are required to answer one question (out of a choice of two) on the contemporary issues and debates surrounding different forms of media in the online age.

You will use case study examples as well as media theory to support your answer.

Media in the Online Age Past questions

• "For media audiences, the internet has changed everything." Discuss.

• Explain the extent to which online media exist alongside older methods of distribution in 2010.

• How important to change in the media is the idea of convergence? Refer to at least two media in your answer.

• "The impact of the internet on the media is revolutionary." Discuss.

• Discuss the extent to which the distribution and consumption of media have been transformed by the internet.

Just to check you’ve been paying attention...

• Question 1(a) requires you to describe and evaluate your ______ ___________.

• Question 1 (b) requires you to evaluate ___ of your media products in relation to a media _______.

• Section B requires you to use ____ _____ examples and media theory to support your answer about different forms of _____ __ ___ ______ ___.

Just to check you’ve been paying attention...

• Question 1(a) requires you to describe and evaluate your skills development.

• Question 1 (b) requires you to evaluate ___ of your media products in relation to a media _______.

• Section B requires you to use ____ _____ examples and media theory to support your answer about different forms of _____ __ ___ ______ ___.

Just to check you’ve been paying attention...

• Question 1(a) requires you to describe and evaluate your skills development.

• Question 1 (b) requires you to evaluate one of your media products in relation to a media concept.

• Section B requires you to use ____ _____ examples and media theory to support your answer about different forms of _____ __ ___ ______ ___.

Just to check you’ve been paying attention...

• Question 1(a) requires you to describe and evaluate your skills development.

• Question 1 (b) requires you to evaluate one of your media products in relation to a media concept.

• Section B requires you to use case study examples and media theory to support your answer about different forms of media in the online age.

First part of the lesson complete! …now can you find the bird?