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Media studies is "nowhere near as academically demanding" as science, languages or maths, say the Conservatives, who want it stripped from school league table rankings.Test yourself on some of the topics pupils may cover. It is NOT based on a mock exam, as these are largely practical.Media studies is "nowhere near as academically demanding" as science, languages or maths, say the Conservatives, who want it stripped from school league table rankings.Test yourself on some of the topics pupils may cover. It is NOT based on a mock exam, as these are largely practical.
1.) Multiple Choice Question1.) Multiple Choice Question
Who is the target audience - a key question for any media organisation. One way is to use letter codes to denote the income bracket and job type. What is a teacher classed as?Who is the target audience - a key question for any media organisation. One way is to use letter codes to denote the income bracket and job type. What is a teacher classed as?
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C1
  4. C2
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C1
  4. C2
2.) Multiple Choice Question2.) Multiple Choice Question
Pupils study the fonts, graphics and layout of newspapers, comics and websites. Which font does the BBC News website use?Pupils study the fonts, graphics and layout of newspapers, comics and websites. Which font does the BBC News website use?
  1. Helvetica
  2. Verdana
  3. Times New Roman
  4. Courier New
  1. Helvetica
  2. Times New Roman
  3. Verdana
  4. Courier New
3.) Multiple Choice Question3.) Multiple Choice Question
In newspaper parlance, what does the term "nib" refer to?In newspaper parlance, what does the term "nib" refer to?
  1. Part of a printing press
  2. Very short news article
  3. A sub-editor who checks grammar
  1. Part of a printing press
  2. Very short news article
  3. A sub-editor who checks grammar
4.) Multiple Choice Question4.) Multiple Choice Question
What does the 30° rule apply to?What does the 30° rule apply to?
  1. Film editing
  2. Placement of key features in an advert
  3. Optimum angle for a sound boom on set
  1. Film editing
  2. Placement of key features in an advert
  3. Optimum angle for a sound boom on set
5.) Multiple Choice Question5.) Multiple Choice Question
According to a recent poll of the media habits of 14- to 21-year-olds, which is the most popular online activity?According to a recent poll of the media habits of 14- to 21-year-olds, which is the most popular online activity?
  1. Researching for school or work
  2. Downloading music
  3. Chatting online
  4. Playing games
  1. Researching for school or work
  2. Downloading music
  3. Chatting online
  4. Playing games
6.) Multiple Choice Question6.) Multiple Choice Question
It's a blockbuster. But is a film's box office ranking based on...It's a blockbuster. But is a film's box office ranking based on...
  1. Number of people who've seen it
  2. Amount earned from ticket sales
  1. Number of people who've seen it
  2. Amount earned from ticket sales
7.) Multiple Choice Question7.) Multiple Choice Question
And finally, pupils study owners and regulatory bodies in the industry. Which of these bodies deals with complaints about the editorial content of magazines?And finally, pupils study owners and regulatory bodies in the industry. Which of these bodies deals with complaints about the editorial content of magazines?
  1. ASA
  2. BBFC
  3. ICSTIS
  4. PCC
  1. ASA
  2. BBFC
  3. ICSTIS
  4. PCC
AnswersAnswers
  1. It's B, along with middle management and those in the creative industries. A denotes bankers and doctors; C1 for nurses and junior managers; C2 for skilled tradespeople; D covers semi- and unskilled manual workers; and E for the unemployed, pensioners and students.
  2. The BBC News website uses Verdana - a sans serif (no twiddly bits) typeface designed to be readable at small sizes on a computer screen.
  3. It's a very short article, usually just a few sentences - nib stands for news in brief.
  4. The 30° rule is a basic principle of film editing, which states the camera should move at least 30° between shots of the same subject, to give a substantially different view.
  5. It's chatting in online communities, according to a poll by ICM. Second was researching for school or work, and third was downloading music.
  6. It's the amount earned fromt ticket sales. But studios can blur the waters when it comes to how profitable a film is, often leaving promotional costs out of the equation.
  7. It's the PCC - Press Complaints Commission. The ASA is the Advertising Standards Authority. The BBFC classifies films, videos and games. And ICSTIS is the premium rate services regulator - now called Phonepayplus.
  1. It's B, along with middle management and those in the creative industries. A denotes bankers and doctors; C1 for nurses and junior managers; C2 for skilled tradespeople; D for semi and unskilled manual workers; and E for the unemployed, pensioners and students.
  2. The BBC News website uses Verdana - a sans serif (no twiddly bits) typeface designed to be readable at small sizes on a computer screen.
  3. It's a very short article, usually just a few sentences - nib stands for news in brief.
  4. The 30° rule is a basic principle of film editing, which states the camera should move at least 30° between shots of the same subject, to give a substantially different view.
  5. It's chatting in online communities, according to a recent ICM poll used in a GCSE specimen paper. Second was researching for school or work, and third was downloading music.
  6. It's the amount earned fromt ticket sales. But studios can blur the waters when it comes to how profitable a film is, often leaving promotional costs out of the equation.
  7. It's the PCC - Press Complaints Commission. The ASA is the Advertising Standards Authority. The BBFC classifies films, videos and games. And ICSTIS is the premium rate services regulator - now called Phonepayplus.
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