End of Year 1 exam: Learner Response

 


1) Type up any feedback from your teacher in full (you do not need to write mark/grade if you do not wish to).

revise narrative theory 
try to avoid just describing the clip 
give evidence from the clip 
need to provide evidence from the clip 
Blumer + Katz theory 

EBI: exam technique and questions focus is crucial 
work on your note taking 

WWW: there is clearly knowledge of the CSPs here and podetial to score higher

2) Look at the mark scheme document linked above. Question 1.1 asks about mise-en-scene. What do we use to remember mise-en-scene? Give one example answer from the mark scheme too.

CLAMPS 

3) Question 1.2 asks about narrative features in the extract. Look at the mark scheme to pick out three possible answers for this question. 
 prop characters theory todorous theory of equilibria 

4) Now focus on Question 2 - the 20 mark essay. Use the mark scheme to pick out one way Doctor Who reflects 1963 and one way His Dark Materials reflects 2020. 

"Doctor Who" Reflecting 1963

"Doctor Who" first aired in 1963, capturing the era's blend of post-war optimism and Cold War fears. The show's themes of scientific exploration mirrored the excitement of the Space Race, with the TARDIS symbolizing adventure and knowledge. The social changes of the 1960s, including civil rights and women's liberation movements, subtly influenced the show's diverse characters and progressive narratives.

 "His Dark Materials" Reflecting 2020

The 2020 adaptation of "His Dark Materials" resonated with contemporary themes of authority and rebellion. The series' depiction of the oppressive Magisterium paralleled real-world struggles against authoritarianism and systemic oppression. Additionally, the show's exploration of technological surveillance and privacy concerns mirrored the growing societal focus on these issues in 2020.

5) Reflect on your overall work and exam performance this year. What three things do you need to work on or revise in Media for Year 11? 

revise early from the beginning of the year 

focus on language 

study every day

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