Learner Response

 1) Type up any feedback on your paper (you don't need to write the mark and grade if you want to keep this confidential). If you only have marks and a grade on the paper, write a WWW/EBI yourself based on your scores.

Mark : 35/82
Grade : 4

WWW: Luca, good effort on the Q's when analysing the TV extract. You display good knowledge of the Rashford CSP.

EBI : Not enough detail or clarity in response to certain Q's e.g 1.3 , 1.4 and the 3 20 mark Q's. Read Q's carefully. 

2) Use the mark scheme for this Paper 2 mock to read the answers AQA were looking for. First, write down a definition and example of non-diegetic sound (Q1.1 and 1.2). 

1.1 : Non - diegetic sound are sounds that only the audience can hear.

1.2 : A soundtrack that is playing in the back that only the audience can hear.

3) Next, identify three points you could have made in Q1.3 - camerawork and the extract. Look for the indicative content in the mark scheme - these are the suggested answers from AQA.

1. The opening view shot focuses onto the omelette in Will's hand - almost a close-up, this focus on the omelette shows that he is the less dominant one in the relationship and that he is more timid meanwhile Lyra is the more dominant one in the friendship because she suspiciously looks at the omelette and eats it with her bare hands showing the imbalance in the friendship/relationship.

2. Camera angle is used in an interesting way in the extract because Will is often shown from a low angle shot however his facial expressions show that he is timid and shy meanwhile when Lyra is sitting down at the table she gets a mid camera shot to show that she is not inferior or dominant.

3. Will's suggestion that him and Lyra should work together is shown by the medium close-up over-the-shoulder shot which shows the audience Lyra's reaction which is a smile on her face indicating she is pleased with Will's suggestion of sticking together and further builds the relationship between the two.

4) Now look at Q1.4 in the mark scheme - pick out two points from the mark scheme that you could have included in your answer.

1. Will's expression and body language is very timid which subverts masculine stereotypes.
However Lyra's movements exude confidence, this can be both seen when they are both talking together at the table or later on when they are discussing on what bed's they will take. 

5) Focus on Q2 - the 20-mark essay on representations of age and social and cultural contexts. Pick out three points from the mark scheme that you didn't include in your answer.

1. Media representations of teenagers/young adults usually identify this group by their attitudes, behaviour, language, clothing and music genres. There are many negative stereotypes towards teenagers in TV dramas in which characteristics they prohibit are laziness, anti-social behaviour, inability to concentrate, and self indulgence are portrayed as 'typical' behaviour for them to exhibit. 

2.  There are also positive representations  of teenagers in which attributes such as freedom, independence, creativity, and social awareness are likely to me emphasised. Some frequently represented characteristics of teenagers may be seen as positive by a younger audience however an older audience might find their characteristics as negative. These include rebelliousness, openness to change, liberal values on matters such as sexuality and a much stronger commitment to friendship groups than family or country.

3. As with many modern representations of teenagers, HDM suggests stronger ties to

friends than to families. Lyra’s attitude towards her friends in contrast to her mother

Mrs Coulter is a good example of this. Older characters are viewed with suspicion.  

6) Turning your attention to Section B, write a definition and example of user-generated content - use the mark scheme to check it.

1. Material contributed to media or posted on websites by non-professionals.

7) Look at Q4 - the 20-mark essay on the power of influencers. Pick out three points from the mark scheme that you didn't include in your own answer. 

1. Much of Rashford’s power comes from his skilful use of social media to promote good

causes such as food poverty and childhood literacy. His work with Fareshare and his

campaign for free school meals during holidays during the pandemic meant that he was

directly opposing Prime Minister Boris Johnson. That Rashford won the battle demonstrates

the power he now has.

2. Even Marcus Rashford is not immune to criticism however. He has been accused of being

too political and fans and critics have told him to ‘stick to football’. His recent website

rebrand put a much bigger emphasis on his football career with a homepage dominated by

animated GIFs of his notable goals and football achievements. The reduction in content that

focused on his fashion shoots, celebrity lifestyle or volunteering suggests that celebrities are

not all-powerful and are still subject to public opinion and criticism.

3. Some media theorists have suggested that in the digital age it is audiences that have the

power rather than companies, industries or traditional celebrities. Social media and

YouTube levels the playing field and gives ordinary people the chance to create and share

content. This would suggest that celebrities and influencers do not have more power than

ever before and in fact the internet is a democratising force giving power to normal people.

8) Now look at Q5 - the 20-mark essay on regulation and the internet. Again, pick out three points from the mark scheme that you didn't include in your own answer.

1. How representations convey particular viewpoints, messages, values and beliefs, which may be

reinforced across a wide range of media products.

2. How the media operate as commercial industries on a global scale

the importance of different funding models government funded, not-for-profit and commercial

models.

3. The nature of media production, including by large organisations, who own the products they

produce, and by individuals and groups.

9) On a scale of 1-10 (1 = low, 10 = high), how much revision and preparation did you do for your Media mock exam? Be honest here - it's a good chance to think about how to approach the next set of mock exams.

5/10 I could of done better, disappointed in my self. ;(

10) List three key things you want to revise before the next mock exams in February (e.g. particular CSPs, terminology, exam technique etc.)

I need to revise more past papers so I can learn how to answer bigger questions correctly.