Remy GCSE Media Studies

  Language 1) Write the definition of the following key language for newspaper front pages (you may want to add an example for each from our Daily Mirror CSP): Masthead: Title block of newspaper Pug: Something to catch readers eye Splash Head: The lead story Slogan: Sums up the newspaper Dateline: Date newspaper was published Kicker: Story at top of paper to draw Byline: Name of newspaper writer/journalist  Standfirst: Introductory paragraph usually in bold 2) How much does a copy of the Daily Mirror cost? (Note: the current cost is different to the CSP edition - we recommend learning both). 3 years ago, the daily mirror newspapers used to cost 90p and now (3 years later) costs £1.80) way more expensive. Due to inflation? 3) What are the main stories on the CSP edition of the Daily Mirror (see above)? Make sure you learn the headline and what the stories are about. They report on major news, but also include a lot of celebrities’ gossip, entertainment and sport. 4) Why is the choice of

1) What type of news can you typically find in a   tabloid  newspaper? showbiz gossip, entertainment and sport 2)  What type of news can you typically find in a  broadsheet  newspaper? important global/national news, political, economic, social and cultural issues/serious  information 3) If someone is  left-wing , which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read?  prefer 4) If someone is  right-wing , which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read?   prefer the traditional way things are and in favour of low taxes. The Conservative Party is considered right-wing and the  Times  generally supports the Conservatives and right-wing causes. 5) Why has there been a decline in newspaper sales in the last 20 years? T elevision and the Internet  both bring news to the consumer faster and in a more visual style than newspapers 6) Why is a free press important in a democracy like the UK? Natural rights

 1) Type up any feedback on your paper (you don't need to write the mark and grade if you want to keep this confidential). If you only have marks and a grade on the paper, write a WWW/EBI yourself based on your scores. WWW : Remy, an honest attempt. This paper, strengths lie in the section B(20 mark QS1) EBI : More clarity and detail needed for section A (more examples) from the clip in that TV section 2) Use  the mark scheme for this Paper 2 mock to read the answers AQA were looking for . First, write down a definition and example of non-diegetic sound (Q1.1 and 1.2).  non-diegetic means sounds not heard by the characters Example of non-diegetic sound is music 3) Next, identify three points you could have made in Q1.3 - camerawork and the extract. Look for the indicative content in the mark scheme - these are the suggested answers from AQA. Camerawork - hand held, panshot dolly shot camera movement.  Birds eye view, low angles. 4) Now look at Q1.4 in the mark scheme - pick out two