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A- BAND 4-8 MARKS WWW: Use of theories Clearly structured Good use of media terminology EBI: More detailed analysis Better explanation of theory B- BAND 3-5 MARKS WWW: Good use of media terminology Good use of theories Linked theory to the context EBI: Clearer analysis  Talk about why these conventions have been used C- BAND 5-9 MARKS WWW: Clear analysis  Clear description Well structured EBI: Use more theories Giving more specific evidence

1. Why are Lord Reith and John Logie Baird so important in terms of the development of TV?  Engineer John Baird was at the forefront of the pro TV revolution,who today is considered as the creator of television.Lord Reith was the director of the BBC who first broadcasted TV,however is ideologies strongly opposed Bairds. 2. How did television develop during the 1930’s? The 1930's was the birth of television,when the BBC became the first company to start a  scheduled TV service. 3. What was the impact of WW2 on TV, especially Post War? During the war,TV became less popular and more people began listening to the radio.However, after the war TV was used to ease people back into regular life. 4. What television genre developed during the late 1940’s and into the 1950’s? Live Television production was introduced in the United States,which marked the first "golden era" of television.In addition,soap operas was another genre that developed in this time period.

timeline founded in 1922 1930's - the birth of television 1940's - the BBC at war 1960's - colour TV 2000's - the digital revolution The BBC is a public service organisation,with 5 core purposes which are ; To provide news and information that help people understand the world around them To support learning for people of all ages To show the most creative,highest quality and distinctive output and services To represent the diverse communities of the UK and support the creative economy To reflect the UK,its culture and values to the rest of the world How is the BBC structured? The BBC is governed and funded by the Royal Charter.Their is a  Board which is responsible for ensuring the BBC fulfils its mission and public purposes as set out in the Charter. The Board has a number of committees predominantly made up of non-executive directors as required by the Charter.The executive committee  is responsible for the day-to-day running of the BBC. What is t...

Straight Outta Compton Discuss the ways in which media products are produced and distributed to the audience in Straight Outta Compton. You could argue Straight Outta Compton is a hollywood blockbuster film due to its high production budget.Overall,it cost an estimated $50 million to produce.This was possible because the film was made by a conglomerate,Universal studios. Universal pictures has a co-production distribution deal with Legendary pictures,meaning that NBC Universal used vertical integration to produce and distribute the film.This was a high concept film,because it was based on pre-existing material the rap group N.W.A whom are already well known.Therefore,this ensured the film was a success as there was already a global fan base. Straight Outta Compton was released in 429 cinema's in the UK,making it a saturated release.NBC Universal opted to do this as they know the film had gained not of traction,therefore,this would be profitable for them.In addition,they releas...