Mock Exam Reflect & Perfect

Q3 : How far does the extract create a sense of fair vs unfair?

·      Unfair =
Nathan vs. Jake vs. Ryan.
Issues surrounding the vulnerability of Nathan and the position of power that Ryan holds (clip suggest he abuses his power) in society
Theoretical framework

·      Unfair =
DI Felix Kane vs. Sian Quirk (Mother)
DI Kane being quite insensitive to Mrs Quirk. He stands over her and through his dialogue isn’t very empathetic towards her.
Theoretical framework

·      Fair =
Providing Nathan with the help and support the he needs. Wheelchair could also imply that the NHS have supported him
Theoretical framework

      Q4: 

       Fair =
Jake trying to be sensitive and caring towards Nathan. Which also shows that the Police aren't as evil and horrible as they are stereotypically shown to be.
Theoretical framework

      Q5 :      BBC now distribute their services on their website/via BBC IPlayer a diversification off BBC a more exposure to different programmes, appeals to a wider mass audience

·      BBC IPlayer app a diversification a appeals to the younger audience who are more in tune with smart phones/tablets etc.

Other points could include

BBC providing viewers the chance to ‘catch up’ via On Demand services

Q6 : Rajah Is who collects the audience data for radio in the UK

Q7 : An example of a camera shot type can be a pan or tilt as we see that it shows a level of symbolism to equality. For example Within little mix's 'Black magic' there are mid shots which are eye level with the viewer to show equality. 

Q10 : 

   . The Genre Of Top of the pops is mainly pop

   . The Genre Of MOJO's magazine however is classic rock 

·      Shot type – Mid shot of McCartney, wearing a suit to reflect his importance

·      Colour scheme – Colour scheme is conventional to classic rock. Red, white and black. Connotations may be discussed.

·      Facial expression - McCartney’s facial expression has a slight smirk to it, but isn’t overtly expressive. Clear link to the genre

·      Composition – Organised/well structured/clear layout

·      Cover lines – Unconventional to the classic rock genre as there are a range of different artists such as Bob Marley, Imedla May, Sheryl Crow etc, however the fact that they are music related is conventional

·      Langauge – Formal, which not only appeals to the target audience but is conventional to the classic rock genre

·      Masthead – Paul McCartney’s head is obstructing the masthead, which suggests that he has more dominance/the brand is well established by the readers.

·      Typography –  MOJO Magazine uses block capitals and a sans-serif which gives formality the front cover

Extract 2

·      Shot type – main image is a mid shot, to show the band’s laid back poses and outfits.  Other shot types on the magazine range between close ups and mid-shots. The close ups emphasise their facial expressions and anchor the text.

·      Colour scheme – colour scheme is conventional to pop music and the target audience of the magazine. Bright colours such as pink, blue and green.

Students may wish to analyse specific colours in relation to genre for example: Pink connotes love and this reflects the passion that the target audience have for the music/artists, but also the articles that are explored within the magazine.

·      Facial expression – The facial expressions of 5 Seconds of Summer are cheeky and smiley. This links to the genre because Pop music is all about having fun.

·      Composition – The composition of the front cover is very busy and cluttered. Clear link to pop.

·      Cover lines – use of relevant music-related cover links which is a convention of magazines and indeed pop

·      Langauge – Very informal to target the audience. Use of slang “lads”, “lolz” etc. Use of rhetorical questions, alliteration, rule of three etc.

·      Masthead – Conventionally positioned at the top of the magazine and is the biggest font size.