media studies

media studies

Thursday 25 May 2017

copies of coursework

I would love a digital copy of all of your fabulous coursework please. Particularly print work
I did mention this awhile ago but forgot to chase you for it.


Can you email me or bring in a copy to school when you get a chance?


Muchos gracias

roll up, roll up...

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...COME AND COLLECT YOUR IDENTITY PAPERS.


ALL MARKED AND READY FOR COLLECTION

Wednesday 24 May 2017

Fake news/moral panic example



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After the tragic events in Manchester this week, you may have come across or even shared this information online. This appears to be a hoax or 'fake news'. Read the article about it here 





Supposed 'citizen journalism' like this can often reinforce moral panics, particularly quickly given the viral nature in which it spreads internationally.




This could support a question about:
- the pros or cons of globalisation
- moral panic
- is two step flow relevant anymore? We appear to be more and more influenced by the opinions of members of the public than significant opinion leaders
-challenging Marxism by empowering the proletariat (although wrongly)

REVISION TIP #6


REVISION TIP #5


REVISION TIP #4


Planning section B

here is the lesson for section B identity planning and the planning sheet:



resources for the practice paper

Here are the two videos that we watched for the section A practice paper. If you haven't had a go at answering the questions, do this for revision.






Thursday 18 May 2017

REVISION TIP #3



REVISION TIP #2




Revise Battle for Haditha practice paper

Here you will find the paper that we answered today and an example of an A grade answer



















Here is an A grade example of Q1 from the Battle of Haditha paper.
Compare it to the mark scheme. What mark would YOU give it?


Have a look in the powerpoint to see what the examiner said specifically about this answer.







A grade war answer and mark scheme q1 from CHSGmedia
 
 
Here is the full A grade answers for section A and B.
Note how little (in terms of quantity) they have actually written. But it is packed with-
  • examples
  • theory and terminology
  • analysis
  • critical autonomy.
 
 


Friday 5 May 2017

Interested in Journalism or radio/music production? Here's an opportunity for you...


London Voices: A Journalism & Media Competition
http://email.prospects.co.uk/prospectsserviceslz/Instances/prospectsserviceslz/images/ldnvoices.pngLondon Learning Consortium are currently running a competition for anyone living, working or studying in London. The competition requires entrants to produce a piece of journalism in any format about a range of issues in London. London Learning Consortium are looking for entries in print, radio, video, online and photography. No previous experience is necessary and the competition is completely free to enter.
For more information, check out the London Voices website or London Voices poster.
To register for the competition, please complete the Competition Registration Form and return to LondonVoices@londonlc.org.uk. The deadline for entries is Monday 22nd May 2017.
Opportunity: Roundhouse Studios
http://email.prospects.co.uk/prospectsserviceslz/Instances/prospectsserviceslz/images/roundhouselogo.pngRoundhouse Studios are currently running a series of projects aimed at young people between 11 and 25 years old in Camden. Projects include weekly drop-in DJ tutorials (for just £2 per session), advice in music production and a radio drop-in session running until 25th May.
For more information on the projects on offer, check out the Roundhouse Young Creatives website.
Roundhouse has also opened their free Online Film Fund for submissions for young people between 16 and 25 years old, which gives applicants the opportunity to produce a short film.
For more information including how to apply, visit the Roundhouse Online Film Fund website.
The deadline for entries is 10am on Monday 26th June 2017