Monday 16 July 2012

G322 May 2011 Exam Paper

Section: Textual Analysis and Representation

Extract: Merlin Series 1 Episode, written by Julian Jones, dir. James Hawes

The exact clip is from 55 secs - 5mins 20 secs.



1. Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs the representation of class and status using the following:
  • Camera shots, angles, movement and composition
  • Editing
  • Sound
  • Mise en scene
Section B: Institutions and Audiences
Answer the question below, making detailed reference to examples from your case study material to support the points made in your answer.

2. "Successful media products depend as much upon marketing and distribution to a specific audience as they do upon good production practices." To what extent would you agree with this statement, within the media area you have studies?

Candidates must choose to focus on one of the following media areas. You may make reference to other areas in your answer.
  • Film
  • Music
  • Newspapers
  • Radio
  • Magazines
  • Video Games

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