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 End of Year 1 exam: Learner response 1.WWW: A solid assessment with the potential to go higher. EBI: Question focus, Evidence from CSPs - revise them make detailed reference to them. 2. CLAMPS to remember mise-en-scene

Radio  Historical, social and cultural contexts 1) What radio stations were offered by the BBC before 1967? BBC Radio Home (1939-1967) broadcasting education programmes and news. Mainly speech-based. BBC Radio Light (1945-1967) broadcasting mainly light entertainment (comedy / drama) and music. BBC Third (1946-1970) broadcasting intellectual arts-based talk and music. 2) How was BBC radio reorganised in September 1967? What were the new stations that launched? BBC Radio Home was replaced by Radio 4. BBC Radio Light was replaced by Radio 2. BBC Radio Third was replaced by Radio 3 These new stations were introduced as the old stations didn't appeal to a younger audience - they weren't seen as cool and were too formal. 3) What was pirate radio and why was it popular? Pirate radio stations were offshore radio stations, meaning that British radio restrictions did not apply to them. This meant they were able to avoid 'Needle Time', where stations could only play five hours of...

 Coursework: Preliminary Exercise 2025 - Music Videos Preliminary exercise tasks:  Music Video Task:  Create  a  a 30-40 second music video - similar to your coursework. The video needs to be appropriate to the brief we have been given in terms of content and target audience.  Length:  approximately 30-40 seconds. Equipment:  Smart phone or a school camcorder (limited numbers available).  Note:  you may need to bring in the cable to capture the videos from your phone or use data to upload to Google Drive / iCloud. Groups:  None. You  MUST  work individually. However, other people can act in your scene or operate equipment (e.g. camera, sound) as long as they are directed by the candidate submitting the work. You may want to get into groups of two or three to help each other complete this task. What your music video needs to include Content:   - At least two filming locations. - Some identifiable narrative content. - A...

  Summer Project 2025 1) Research: Music videos 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. 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. Music video 3:...