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  1) Research: Science Fiction / Fantasy TV drama endings Watch the following Science Fiction TV drama clips and write an NCIS analysis of each one. Clip 1: Class Episode 4 You can now  watch Class Episode 4 (Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart - our CSP episode) on BBC iPlayer here . Watch from 36.45 - end of episode. Narrative:  How is drama created? How is the story communicated to the audience? How is the storyline resolved?  Character:  How do the characters appeal to the audience? Can you apply Propp's character theory to any of the characters in this extract? Do the characters reinforce or subvert stereotypes? Iconography:  Study the mise-en-scene (CLAMPS). How does the mise-en-scene communicate the narrative and Science Fiction/Fantasy genres? Setting:  How does the setting fit the Science Fiction/Fantasy genre? What audience pleasures might the setting provide for the audience? Think about Blumler and Katz Uses and Gratifications theory e.g. personal i...

  Background, industries and the impact of the internet 1)  How have our music listening habits changed since 1960?   Since 1960 technology has developed a lot which has caused major changes in the way an audience listens to music in modern times such as using streaming apps . 2) When did Apple Beats 1 Radio launch and what is it? It was launched in 2015 and produced artist interviews , global and exclusive premiers and more . 3) What is the difference between Beats 1 Radio, iTunes and Apple Music? ITUNES is like a classic music shop but online , apple music is a music streaming device where you pay a monthly fee and beats 1 radio is a radio company where you can listen to the opinions of DJ's and also be informed about music . 4) Why was Apple so keen to enter the online music world and compete with Spotify, Deezer and Amazon Music (and others)? There was huge market in the streaming so apple wanted to join the industry .  5) Why did Apple choose the three selected ...

1) Type up your feedback in full (you do not need to write mark/grade if you do not wish to). WWW: 1.3 is an impressive answer , very close to the top level . If we can reach that level throughout the exam you will be looking at an excellent grade . EBI: Revise intertexuality and narrative theory - this is costing you a few marks in 1.1 and 1.2 . 2) Question 1.1 asked you what intertextuality is. Write out the definition of intertextuality - you may need to look it up in your glossary or Media book if you're not sure. A feature of texts (media products) that borrow or quote from other texts. 3) Look at your answers for 1.2 and 1.3. Did you  ONLY  write about the clip shown in the exam? How can you improve your answers in these questions? Yes . Relate to the clip mostly . 4) Look at your answer for question 2 - the 20-mark essay. Did you write about  BOTH  Doctor Who and Class and give examples from both CSP episodes we have studied? How could you improve your answer ...