This unit of work covers section 2 in the ocr g325 exam for a2 media studies. I am still waiting for redrafted collective identity essays. A2 gce media studies g325 01 critical perspectives in media instructions to candidates write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the. The music video to plan bs iconic song, ill manors, may be seen as controversial as it supports the stereotype given by the media and the government to the youth of today. Mcluhan wrote that the visual, individualistic print culture would soon be brought to an end by what he called electronic interdependence.
Katherine hamley in society today the construction of a personal identity can be seen to be somewhat problematic and difficult. Question 2 on collective identity is where you write about the representation of women in the media. In media, gender and identity i aim to show how people can make. British youth culture how are they represented by the media. Collective identity stronger answers were able to explain two or three different theoretical ideas about the relationship between identity and media and to apply these ideas to a range of examples. However, centres are not recommended to design a2 production briefs purely to be suitable for g325.
An introduction to national identity in british cinema. Useful quotations and references for your essays useful quotations and references for your essays. After syrian child aylan kurdi was found drowned on a greek island, satirical weekly cartoon charlie hebdo produced this cartoon, which reads welcome to the migrants, so close to the motional offer. Bfi media conference resources collective identity g325. G325 mark scheme june 2014 2 g325 section a 50 marks maximum. Social media was one of the most important factors of the london riots, it showed youths in a bad and good light. The individuals sense of belonging to a group with who share a set of traditions and values personal identity. Introduction to collective identity g325 ocr media.
Collective identity g325 resources for collective identity for the ocr media studies exam g325. Critical perspectives in mediasection b essay plan. A2 g325 critical perspectives in media wednesday, 6 june 2012. G325 collective identity blog wednesday, 19 february 2014 second section for question 1 in what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products.
Section b topic option representations in the media. Media and collective identityrevision slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Collective identity g325 resources for collective identity for the ocr media studies exam g325 back to blog. From the perspective of the individual, the collective identity forms a part of his or her personal identity. It covers a range of case studies and essay writing structure. Secondly, this is a new resource, and is based on a very general question you can learn this answer as it fits a lot of the things you might be asked. Complete this biographical information form and include it with the application or petition you are submitting to u. Identity and collective action via computermediated communication. Ocr g325 collective identity of youth teaching resources.
Collective identity relates to all social groups, and they are personal to an individual, relating to either their actions or they can be hereditary. How does contemporary representation compare to previous time periods. I am doing media and collective identity on britain and youth. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Evaluate theories of global media against this statement.
Media and collective identity is one of six topics included in the section b. Media and collective identity 6 explain what is meant by collective identity and the role of media in its construction. A few weeks ago he wrote a post about the london riots. Make reference to one or more groups of people in your answer. Evaluate this view by discussing examples of both global and local media. Media and collective identity might offer responses that range from representations of british people in film and television to a comparison of how the audience itself is constructed by 2 examples from two media from 2 media to a discussion of how facebook brings together groups of people for the purpose of advertising. A2 g325 collective identity exam question 2 second part of the a2 examination. A2 media studies h540 unit g325 critical perspectives in media 2. Below is a summary of the sorts of theories you could include in your essay, beginning with some quotations to learn from some current theorists. David buckingham identity as a unique marker of a person. Critical perspectives in media g325 collective identity.
While the cartoon was intended to be satirical, it was. In question 1a you need to write about your work for the foundation portfolio and advanced portfolio units and you may refer to other media production work you have undertaken. Whether you think that the media are mediating the identity of muslims. Unit argument the representation of the collective identity of teenagers is complex and will always depend on. Analyse use of media language in one of your coursework productions i will be analysing my thriller opening sequence which i filmed and edited as my main task which formed part of my foundation portfolio in media. Discuss the social implications of media in relation to collective identity.
Section a and bpostmodernism section a of the exam question 1b theoretical concepts g3251b representation theory from sandylking. Garth hill blog is following dan laugheys media blog. In the london riots, the media keep on reinforcing the same images and same text to create a stereotype around young people and show them in a negative light. This has not come up so far so could be a the question realistic contender what are the social implications of different media representations of groups of people. Youthbritish youth asian, white, black 4 areas that will come up. More than 175,000 people have signed a petition on whitehouse.
Collective identity is neither fixed nor innate, but rather emerges through struggle as different political actors, including the movement, interact and react to each other. This is moving away from text based media representations, and you may prefer to teach one of the other topic areas in section b of the g325 exam. Analyse the ways in which the media represent groups of people. The high level 4 answers offered a critical response to the theoretical. Below are the four prompt questions from the ocr specification basically the type of question you could expect in the exam. Oxford cambridge and rsa monday 4 june 2018 morning. A2 level gce media studies specimen assessment materials g325. I will use examples and quotes from theorists to support my points.
Global media 4 discuss the extent to which there are winners and losers in the globalisation of media. A brilliant new game that light heartedly delves into our everyday life, reminding us of the diverse, unique and hilarious everyday things, people and. Discuss with reference to one or more groups of people. Theoretical evaluation of production you must answer both 1a and 1b. G325 media and collective identity by ciaran donnelly on prezi. These are the theories that i will use in the collective identity question of my exam. Collective identity formation in the world forum of free media. G325 a2 media in the online age reigate college portfolios. G325 section b june 2010 3850 7 collective identity examiner comments in relation to the mark scheme this answer is on the boundary of level 3 examples and terminology and level 4 explanation, analysis, argument. In this new age, humankind will move from individualism and fragmentation to a collective identity, with a tribal base. Approaching question 1a g325 media studies free download as powerpoint presentation.
G325 1b analyse one of your coursework productions in. I will achieve this by using genuine evidence and valid reasoning. Why is the media s role in collective identity important then, make sure you revisit the key. Street and number if your native alphabet is in other than roman letters, write your name in your native alphabet below. This blog is for those students who are studying media and collective identity for the a2 ocr media g325 paper.
Young people are surrounded by influential imagery, especially that of popular media. A complete, detailed resource handy for students and staff taking this unit. The pop star justin bieber, considered clean cut and wholesome by parents, was arrested in january for alleged drink driving and drag racing, which he denies. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Media and collective identity 6 analyse the ways in which media representations today construct collective identity, with reference to one or more groups of people you. G325 a2 media critical perspectives exam the purpose of this unit is to assess candidates knowledge and understanding of media concepts, contexts and critical debates, through their understanding of one contemporary media issue and their ability to evaluate their own practical work in reflective and theoretical ways.
To what extent did social media challenge or confirm representations of youth identity in the mass media during the time of the london riots. Do look at the sex and the city article further down on this page and the blog on beyonce as some of the ideas expressed there can be applied to lady gaga and other artists. It covers all the possible content for the first questions on the exam about their practical work and covers all the content for the collective identity question on the paper for which we study representation of british people in film and television. Mulvey socopophilia giroux 1997 youths are an empty category which reflects adults fears and concerns. Compare recent texts last 4 years to past texts in terms of the ideas in question 1. Through the appropriations of social media, mexican students were able to oppose the negative identification fabricated by the pri party, reclaim. Use internet and pdf texts that you can find online.
You may refer to one group of people or more in your. Collective media identity fundamentally linked with representation wjec ms1. These images, shown on the left, are screengrabs taken from the music video, these images fuel the negative representations of youth and their collective identity youths. Make a collage either digitally or cutting and pasting pictures. With reference to any one group of people that you have studied, discuss how their identity has been mediated. Media and collective identity notes ocr media conference. G325 media and collective identity robin wood adapt your learning to the question, use theories in the correct context and remember how marks are awarded. Watch this ad for a new boardgame, best of british, advertised on tv 5usa for christmas. The idea of the urban gang and youth sub culture as a collective group is. Critical perspectives in media media and collective identity britishness james baker hurtwood house school 2.
Whether you think that the media presents a collective identity based on the films and tv shows you have studied. Ocr recognises that the teaching of this qualification will vary greatly from school to school and from teacher to teacher. Oxford cambridge and rsa wednesday 7 june 2017 morning. Media and collective identity 6 media and collective identity. Explain how your research and planning skills developed over time and contributed to your media production outcomes. A2 media studies h540 unit g325 critical perspectives in media a collective identity refers to individuals sense of. Question 1a 0 marks no response or no response worthy of credit question 1b level 4 there is a clear sense of progression and of how examples have been selected, and a range of articulate reflections on the use of post. Thus, different aspects might influence the formation of collective identity and therefore drive collective action on social media. Analyse the ways in which the media represent any one group of people that you have studied. G325 a2 media critical perspectives exam garth hill. This is more useful information to help with your understanding of we media. Ocr a2 g325 critical perspectives in media westonbirt. Research and planning are essential for both my media productions as they allow for them to be sophisticated and typical. David gauntlett in depth work on this topic including making is connecting and lego project.
Knights templar media studies a2 exam g325 collective. However, some scholars argue that the role of identity in collective action via. Refer to at least two media to support your answer 50 media and collective identity 6 discuss the contemporary representation of a nation, region or social group in the media, using specific textual examples from at least two media to support your answer. The primary purpose for providing the requested information on this application is to collect information to locate an immigration record to determine eligibility for the benefit you are requesting. Approaching question 1a g325 media studies representation. An introductory lesson for year students following the ocr g325 media studies course on collective identity. Personal identity where the viewer is able to compare their life with the lives of characters and situations on television. Below are the four prompt questions from the ocr specification basically the type of question you could expect in. London riots summary what were the context of the riots. Section a media representations question and occasional section b cross media study question aqa mest3. Reclaiming, proclaiming, and maintaining collective identity in the.
Contemporary media issues collective media identity. It provides users with tools to create and maintain a digital portfolio of their learning and social networking features to allow users to interact with each other. Effect of collective identity and social media impact. The demos report paints a positive image of teenagers, but one 19yearold is facing the music on wednesday at a court hearing in the us. In terms of linking with existing media theory, a minimum reference to 45 theorists is required, as is the need to develop an argument through debate and offer opinion from ones own experience this would particularly relevant when studying the representation of youth and collective identity. Zygmunt bauman identity as a reflection of society is problematic. G325 1b analyse one of your coursework productions in relation to the concept of narrative. Giddens structuration how society is changing and how the media represents society have changed because of this. To answer this question you need to consider how one of your productions. A collective identity refers to individuals sense of belonging to a group the collective. Ows pop summary of results november 18, 2011 pdf document. Mahara is an open source eportfolio and social networking web application. All authors performed manual annotation to assess relevance by title. Do not mail your completed form g325a to this address.