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Media assesement 1:Learner response

 1)   Type up your Next Steps in  full Grade 6 , 19/30- focus on your knowledge of mis-en scene + camera shots  2) Read  the mark scheme for this assessment  carefully. Write down the mark you achieved for each question:  1) question 1 I got 8/12 4) Question 2 I got 2/2 marks 5) Question 3 I got 2/6 marks 6) Question 4 I got 5/8 marks. 3. Identify one of your  stronger  questions. Why did you do better on this question? Use the mark scheme to help you with this. My strongest question was question 4 as I got a solid mark. Ontop of this , I used a good amount of media terminology throughout. .  4) Identify one of your  weaker  questions. Why did you score lower on this particular question? Use the mark scheme to help you with this. One of my weaker questions was question 3 as I used little to no media terminology and did not attempt to use prrior knowledge towards the question. 5) Finally, write a  new , detailed paragr...

Film Industry: Black Widow

  ) List the companies involved in the creation of Black Widow Walt disney- america Blitz - Croatia Nos audovisisials - Portugal         What is conglomerate ownership and how does it link to Black Widow?   Conglomerate ownership is when a large co-operation owns many smaller companies in diverse sectors, for example disney owning marvel studios allowing them to control production which is seen with the movie Black Widow. 3) Analyse the  film trailer   for Black Widow. What aspects of the trailer tell you this is a big-budget blockbuster movie? Aspects that show us this was a big-budget blockbuster movie is the fact that it had very well-known actors on our front screen to show us that their budget was big to hire them. Ontop of this it shows it being a marvel production who are known for producing blockbuster films especially around the summer period which is also shown with the subtitile being 'out July nineth'. 4) How was Black Widow promo...

audience reception theory

 What is your definition of a passive audience ? Passive Audience: A passive audience is a group of people who receive information or media without actively participating, responding, or questioning it. They simply watch or listen without influencing the message. What is your definition of active audience?  Audiences can be described as being 'active'. An active audience refers to  an audience that is involved in creating meaning of the product and so does not necessarily absorb the dominant messages being promoted by media products What is your definition of the hypodermic needle theory? The Hypodermic Needle Theory, also known as the Magic Bullet Theory, is   a concept in mass communication that suggests media messages are powerful tools that can directly influence and manipulate audiences . Write down a media product for each category of Blumer and Katz user and gratification theory and why it fits? 1. Entertainment / Diversion Example: Fortnite   Why it ...

industries:ownership and control

  1) What is a  conglomerate  in the media industries?  In the media industry, a  media conglomerate  is  a large corporation that owns a diverse portfolio of media companies and outlets, such as television, radio, film, publishing, music, and digital platforms 2) What is a  subsidiary? It is a company that is owned by another company seen as a business parent. 3) What are the benefits for media companies of  vertical integration ? The  benefiet for media companies of vertical integration as it allows the media companies to control the whole media chain which reduces cost and risks. 4) What are the benefits for media companies of  horizontal integration ? The benefiet for media companies like increased market share, reduced competition and economies of scales. 5) Give  three  examples of media companies or brands that have used  synergy  to maximise their profits. There are examples in the notes above to help you...