Thursday, 12 February 2015

Past questions: Section B (the film industry)


G322 Institutions and Audiences- FILM INDUSTRY

Past Questions

January 2009:

Discuss the ways in which media products are produced and distributed to audiences within a media area which you have studied.

May 2009:

How significant is the impact of technological convergence on an industry that you have studied?

January 2010:

“Media production is dominated by global institutions, which sell their products and services to a national audience.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

May 2010:

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

January 2011:

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

May 2011:

“Successful media products depend as much upon marketing and distribution to a specific audience as they do upon good production practices.” To what extent would you agree with this statement, within the media area you have studied?

January 2012:

To what extent does digital distribution affect the marketing and consumption of media products in the media area you have studied?

May 2012:

“Cross-media convergence and synergy are vital processes in the successful marketing of media products to audiences.” To what extent do you agree with this statement in relation to your chosen media area?

January 2013:

What impact does media ownership have upon the range of products available to audiences in a media area you have studied?

June 2013:

Evaluate the role of digital technologies in the marketing and consumption of products in the media area you have studied.

June 2014:

The increase in hardware and content in media industries has been significant in recent years. Discuss the effect this has had on institutions and audiences in the media area you have studied.