Thursday, 8 December 2011

Past Exam Questions

The importance of technological convergence for institutions and audience


The technologies that have been introduced in recent years at the levels of production, distribution, marketing and exchange



What significance does the continuing development of digital media technology have for media institutions and audiences



Discuss the issues raised by media ownership in the production and exchange of media texts in your chosen media area.

Tuesday, 6 December 2011

Media Ownership (Film Industry)


Technological convergence and proliferation of hardware and content

    • HOMEWORK  TUESDAY 6TH DECEMBER FOR FRIDAY 9TH DECEMBER
    • Create a table in your book and list the key similarities and differences between Pirates of the Caribbean 4, Quantum of Solace and Attack the Block in these areas:
    • budget - specify amount
    • stars - how famous?
    • special effects used
    • whether the film was in 3D or not
    • production and distribution company names and and their size
    • advertising techniques, publicity and promotion used to promote the film
    • box office figures and no of screens the film was shown on.
    • You will need to memorise ALL these facts for your exam.

Tuesday, 8 November 2011

Film Industry- Distribution

Cinema listings film industry
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Task:


Using the information above answer the following questions in pairs.


Over one week how many separate screenings are there?


How many films in total are being exhibited?


How many films are being screen several times at the same cinema?


Of these, how many are being screen at more than one cinema at the same time?


Express the total number of films in relation to the total number of screenings?


What conclusions can you draw about film distribution in the UK?