Associated Resources
- http://media.edusites.co.uk/index.php/article/as-ocr-media-studies-audience-and-institutions-film-industry-revision-advic/
- http://media.edusites.co.uk/index.php/article/as-ocr-media-studies-audience-and-institutions-film-industry-revision-ppt/
TOP TIP: Consider the issues for the studios and audiences at every stage.
When writing the exam essay - you should look for modern examples in the industry and be able to write a paragraph about:
- the processes of production – how the product is created
- the methods of distribution – how does the product reach its audience marketing
- methods, and processes of marketing as they relate to the institutions
- the way audiences consume the product
- the relationships between audiences and institutions
- issues raised by media ownership within your topic
- convergence and new technologies in production, distribution and marketing and its importance for institutions and audiences
- issues raised by global institutions targeting British audiences
Revision Task 1
1. In small groups, or as an individual take one of the above bullet points.
2. Give yourself 3-5 minutes to discuss this.
3. Try to reference as much as you can.
4. Share your ideas. Your audience is to make notes on this.
5. Ask your audience to add anything you have missed out. You make a note of this!
