Tips on how to survive the exam on Section B

AS Level Media G322: Section B:

Institutions and Audiences

Tips on how to write a good answer for this part of the exam….



1. The three-step introduction

Place your three main points that answer the questions - and preferably a counterargument - in your introduction, then use them as a guide to the content of each paragraph.


2. Debate & weigh up both sides of the argument:

e.g. ‘However’, ‘having said this’, ‘an exception to this is the film……..released in……..’


3. Try to cover 3 case studies or more:

a. Thin Man Films (production)

b. Working Title (distribution)

c. Film4 (was all 3, now only exhibits films)

d. Cineworld/ Odeon vs. Electric Palace/ Curzon (exhibition)



4. You must mention a variety of different films to support your points/ ideas:

Your first film

Your second film

Other films too


5. Mention specific audiences and how they are targeted

-through age/ gender/ time era/ taste/ lifestyle/ location

-do British audiences prefer British films? Is this a misconception?

- where do they consume?

- how are your habits indicative of wider behaviour



6. Mention the threat and opportunities of Digital Cinema to all institutions:

a. Growth of internet

b. Downloading/ live streaming/ file sharing

c. Piracy

d. DVD sales

e. Cost/ inflation/ credit crunch

f. +ive: IMAX cinema/ digital reels



8. Engrain your essay with your own point of view and ideas.



Plan

Stay Calm

Good Luck!