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Coursework: Summer Project 2025

1) Research: Music videos a) Watch the following music videos and analyse an aspect of media language for each one: Music video 1:  Marshmello x YUNGBLUD x blackbear - Tongue Tied How is narrative used in this music video to engage the audience? Its a story about escaping a strict, controlling world to keep the audience interested. It shows themes like fighting for freedom and standing up for yourself, which match the song’s message. The clear storyline and powerful images make it more emotional and exciting to watch. b) Music video 2: Years & Years - I Wish I Knew How is camerawork and mise-en-scene used in this video? Use CLAMPS to remember the different aspects of mise-en-scene. Its used to show emotion and create a dreamlike feel. The video uses close-ups to show the main character’s feelings and wide shots to make him seem alone. Bright, colourful lighting and bold costumes add to the fantasy style. c) Music video 3: Foals - Hummer How is...
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Radio: Final index

1) Radio: Launch of BBC Radio 1 CSP 2) Radio: KISS FM Breakfast show CSP
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CSP: KISS FM

Audience 1) Read page 2. What is KISS FM's mission? It is to be multifaceted, encompassing music, entertainment, and community engagement 2) Look at page 3. What is the target audience for KISS FM? 15 - 34 3) Now look at page 5 - The KISS network. How does KISS use digital media and technology to reach its audience?  It uses multiple platforms to connect with their audiences 4) Now look at the other side of page 5. What content do KISS Fresh and KISSTORY offer and how can audiences access those stations?   Through kiss kube app 5) Read page 6. What are the different ways audiences can actively engage with the KISS radio brand?  Competitions, calls and emails 6) Are listeners to the KISS Breakfast show active or passive? You can argue this point either way - explain your opinion in your answer. Some are active but most are passive as they dont engage in competitions 7) Now think about the clips you've watched or listened to of the KISS FM Breakfast show with Jordan an...
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EoY Mock LR

1) Type up any feedback from your teacher in full (you do not need to write the mark/grade if you do not wish to. 23/42 grade 6 www - first half is strong so its just about adding consistency throughout ebi - question focus 2) Look at the mark scheme document linked above. Question 1.1 asks about mise-en-scene. What do we use to remember mise-en-scene? Give one example answer from the clip too - you'll find example answers in the mark scheme. Clamps, costume - ragged clothes 3) Question 1.2 asks about narrative features in the extract. Look at the mark scheme to pick out  three  possible answers for this question.  Location: the empty city creates its own enigma code with the mystery of what has happened to the city and the people that lived there. This is partially resolved later in the extract. Props: the setting and props are both familiar (the drink bottles and bread towards the end of the sequence) and also other-worldly in keeping with the fantasy genre (the city). ...
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CSP: Radio 1 Launch

Historical, social and cultural contexts 1) What radio stations were offered by the BBC before 1967? Home, Light, Third 2) How was BBC radio reorganised in September 1967? What were the new stations that launched? Radio 1/2/3/4 3) What was pirate radio and why was it popular? It streamed pop American type radio rather than the traditional English radio. 4) Why did pirate radio stop broadcasting in 1967? Due to the marine offences act 5) How did the BBC attract young audiences to Radio 1 after pirate radio stations were closed down? Hired popular pirate radio operators 6) What was 'needle time' and why was it a problem for BBC Radio? Its a limited amount of time that recorded music could be streamed on radio 7) How did BBC Radio 1 offer different content to previous BBC radio stations? It focused one younger audiences by streaming more pop music 8) Who was the first presenter for BBC Radio 1 and why did these new Radio 1 DJs cause upset initially at the traditional BBC? Tony bla...
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TV: Final Index

1) Television: Introduction to TV drama 2) Doctor Who: Language and Representation 3) Doctor Who: Audience and Industries 4) His Dark Materials: Language and Representation 5) His Dark Materials: Audience and Industries 6) Industry contexts: the BBC and public service broadcasting
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TV industry contexts

1) What is the BBC's mission statement? Inform, Educate and Entertain 2) How is the BBC funded? Govt through the tv licence 3) What must the BBC do to meet its public service broadcasting responsibilities? To provide information, To support learning for people of all ages, To produce creative output, To have diverse content, To reflect the United Kingdom 4) Who is the regulator for TV and Radio in the UK? Ofcom 5) How is TV and Radio regulated by Ofcom? a code of conduct that all media channels must follow or have their licence to make content removed and/or be fined heavily 6) How do Doctor Who and His Dark Materials help the BBC to meet the BBC's remit to inform, educate and entertain? Doctor Who is exciting with time travel and action. But it also makes people think. It teaches history, science or important ideas like kindness, equality and standing up for what’s right.  His Dark Materials also entertains with fantasy, magic and adventure. But it helps people learn about dif...
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