Zuzanna's exam blog

MY MEDIA CONSUMPTION NEWSPAPER: Which daily newspapers (if any) do you read? I do not read any newspapers. What sections of newspapers do you turn to first, and why? If I were to read the newspaper I would probably turn to the most recent and shocking headline just to see what's happening in the world. What sections do you never read, and why? I wouldn't read the sections about the national/international news as I'm only interested in news that's to do with my country or neighbourhood. What kinds of stories do you usually read and why?  I don't usually read any stories. Do you, or someone else, buy the newspaper you read? no one buys the newspaper. Do you look at the online versions of any newspapers? Which newspapers? Why do you visit their website and not others?  I look at BBC News on my phone if I see an interesting headline. MAGAZINES: What magazines (if any) do you buy regularly? Why/why not? none What sections of the magazines do you read and not read, and wh

MEDIA WORK: SEMIOTICS →   What meanings are the audience encouraged to take about the two main characters from the opening of the film? The audience is encouraged not to judge young adults just because f the way they act and dress as they do not know what the kid could be going through. →  How does the end of the film emphasise de Saussure’s belief that signs are polysemic – open to interpretation or more than one meaning? The end of the movie suggests to us that being able to speak doesn't always mean that people understand the struggles you're going through. →  What did Ferdinand de Saussure suggest are the two parts that make up a sign? the signifier ('sound-image') and the signified ('concept') . →  What does ‘polysemy’ mean? the phenomenon of media texts being interpreted in multiple, and sometimes contradictory ways by their audiences . →   What does Barthes mean when he suggests signs can become ‘naturalised’? anything in culture can be a sign and can sen

MEDIA QUESTIONS   Why did you choose A Level Media Studies? 1. I chose A-level media as it helps develop valuable skills such as critical thinking, analysis, research and many more. These skills can help with allowing you to do a broad range of media professions including film and journalism. Did you take GCSE Media Studies (either here at Greenford or a different school)? 2. no, I did not take GCSE media studies. What grade do you hope to achieve in A Level Media? 3.  I hope to achieve an A in media studies as it would allow me to get into the following jobs:  Digital marketer  Location manager Media planner Presenter Journalist Content Manager Public relations worker Copywriter What are your current thoughts about your next steps after A Levels - university, apprenticeship, work? 4.  After A-levels I plan on going to university to study either law or history while working a part time job.  What do you think the biggest MEDIA story of 2023 has been and why? 5. I think the biggest medi