Media Studies Quiz

Name the 9 media forms studied at A level.

• Television, Radio, Film, Music, Newspapers, Magazines, Advertising, Online, Video Games

• Books, Journals, Blogs, Podcasts, Social Media, Comics, Art, Photography, Dance

• Theater, Sculpture, Painting, Literature, Fashion, Architecture, Design, Animation, Opera

• Radio, Film, Music, Dance, Art, Literature, Photography, Sculpture, Theater

Name the 4 key areas of the Theoretical Framework.

• Media Language, Representation, Audience, Industry

• Content, Context, Communication, Culture

• Theory, Practice, Analysis, Critique

• Language, Literature, Society, Technology

What is the major message or challenge to the audience contained in Channel 4’s trailer for their coverage of the 2012 Paralympics – ‘Meet The Superhumans’?

• Empowerment and overcoming adversity

• The importance of teamwork

• The role of technology in sports

• The history of the Paralympics

Understanding social context is important to an understanding of the media because:

• It helps to understand the cultural and societal influences on media content.

• It provides insight into the technical aspects of media production.

• It highlights the economic factors affecting media industries.

• It focuses on the aesthetic elements of media.

Also with reference to the music video ‘Dream’, explain what is meant by intertextuality.

How might a magazine cover design be seen to subvert conventions?

• By using traditional layouts

• By following industry standards

• By using unexpected imagery or layouts

• By adhering to common themes

Which 3 categories or genres can you divide most UK newspapers into?

• Sports, Politics, Entertainment

• Broadsheets, Tabloids, Mid-market

• Local, National, International

• Business, Lifestyle, Technology

Who are The BBFC in relation to the UK film industry?

• A film production company

• A film distribution network

• A film classification and censorship body

• A film festival organizer

When talking about the language of moving image, give an example of a personal code.

• A character's costume

• A film's genre

• The use of subtitles

• The soundtrack

Explain the difference between diegetic and non-diegetic sound.

• Diegetic sound is part of the film's world; non-diegetic is not.

• Diegetic sound is added in post-production; non-diegetic is recorded live.

• Diegetic sound is always music; non-diegetic is dialogue.

• Diegetic sound is only in documentaries; non-diegetic is in fiction films.