Media Issues

Question 1

What is the impact of television

Answer 1

Firstly, television was (and still is) a major part in people’s everyday entertainment
- it has become an integral and common part of many people’s lives due to it’s prominence and commonality in many homes
- It has also had a large influence on culture and the social lives of many, for example, in the 1970s, American television began to diversify the families featured in their shows, showing more divorce or single parenting which changing many social attitudes directed towards that

Question 2

What changes has television faced

Answer 2

1950s-
NTSC developed a colour system for the electronic television (first colour broadcast in 1954)
1990-2000s-
The digital television was developed (which had better image quality and less frequency requirements)

Question 3

What is catfishing

Answer 3

Catfishing refers to when a person takes information and images, typically from other people, and uses them to create a new identity for themselves and using that fake identity to trick you into believing you’re in a real online friendship or romance with them

Question 4

How does it highlight the dangers of social media (Catfishing)

Answer 4

Catfishing highlights the…
- Anonymity that social media provides
- Identity theft
- They can be bullied/ blackmailed
Catfishing highlights that anyone can do and be almost anyone they want and that they can easily get away with it. It shows that there are many risks to joining social media

Question 5

Explain Sequels

Answer 5

Are follow-up films that continue the storylines of their predecessors, featuring the same characters, settings, or themes e.g - Harry Potter
- capitalise on the success of original films
- aiming to replicate or build upon the original’s popularity

Question 6

Explain Franchises

Answer 6

Refer to a series of related films (and sometimes other media) that share common elements such as characters, settings, or themes e.g - Marvel Cinematic Universe
- create a universe that audiences become invested in over time
- increasing the potential for multiple revenue streams

Question 7

Explain Spinoffs

Answer 7

Are new productions that derive from an existing film or TV series, often focusing on a specific character, setting, or concept from the original e.g - Puss In Boots
- explore different aspects of a popular universe
- potentially attracting new audiences while satisfying existing fans

Question 8

Explain Remakes

Answer 8

Are new versions of previously released films, typically with updated visuals, modernised storytelling, or sometimes a different creative interpretation e.g - Disney Films, Cinderella
- updating outdated technology
- reaching new generations
- capitalising on nostalgia