Overview of the topic and exam

1. Lesson 1
A2 MEDIA
STUDIES -
G325
Section B:
COLLECTIVE
IDENTITY

2. G325 Section B
Introduction
What Will I Study?
» There are four areas you need to understand in preparing for
the exam:
1. How do the contemporary media represent nations,
regions and ethnic / social / collective groups of people in
different ways?
2. How does contemporary representation compare to
previous time periods?
3. What are the social implications of different media
representations of groups of people?
4. To what extent is human identity increasingly ‘mediated’?

3. Collective Identity: Youth
The Representation of Teenager in the Media
» Unit Argument: The representation of the
Collective Identity of Teenagers is complex and
will always depend on;
1. Who Produces the Media
2. The Media Form used for the Representation
3. The Target Audience for the Representation

4. Lesson Topics
» Lesson 1: Introduction to the Topic/What is
Identity
» Lesson 2: Key Theorists and Theories
» Lesson 3: Historical Context
» Lesson 4: Representation of Teenagers in Film
» Lesson 5: Representation of Teenagers in Film
» Lesson 6: Representation of Teenagers in Film
» Lesson 7: Representation of Teenagers in Film
» Lesson 8: Summary of Term 1

5. Case Studies
» Film: Rebel Without a Cause
» Film: Fish Tank
» Film: Ill Manors
» TV: News - London Riots
» TV: Skins
» TV: Misfits
» Internet: Social Networks

6. Final Exam
How will I be assessed?
» Media Studies Final Exam – 4th June 2013
» Section B
» 60 mins for Section B
» Answer Topic: Media & Collective Identity
» Answer 1 Question from a choice of 2
» You MUST discuss at least 2 Different Media Forms
» You MUST refer to historical, present and future
representations

7. Marks Awarded
How will I be marked?
» Total of 50 marks
» Marks are given for 3 different areas
1. Explaination/Analysis/Argument (max. 20)
2. Use of Examples (max. 20)
3. Terminology (max. 10)
» Examiners will be looking to see how well you:
˃ Answer the actual question asked – not just a general response!
˃ Create an argument and structure your response using case studies and
theories
˃ Apply theory you have learnt to the case studies
˃ Triangulation – how have your brought it all together

9. What is Identity?

10. What is Identity?
» Before we can begin to study ‘Collective
Identity’ we need to ensure we understand
what the terms mean!
» Identity is constructed in a number of different
ways and forms

11. Homework
Reading
» Read the essay extract
» Highlight and Annotate any key points
» Prepare to feedback in Friday’s Lesson