Question 6 DIRT Sheet

DIRT ASSESSMENT 6 SHELTER - GBHS MEDIA STUDIES A LEVEL

Name:                                           Date:

Any advert set text question will ask you to demonstrate knowledge and understanding about media language and representations. It may further ask you to refer to the set product (s) you have studied.

Examiners are looking for:

·      How comprehensive, detailed and accurate is your knowledge of media language and/or representations in this media form.

·      The clarity, precision and balance of your explanations in answering the question

·      The detail and accuracy of your references to the set product(s) if required.

Total: 10 marks

Have a look at all the points you could have made from Miss Brookes’ feedback (next page) and reflect on what you did well and what was missing.

Identify a strength or strengths in your assessment: Good evaluation and a clear use of CLIFT within the exam What are the areas you need to improve? Need to develop on the textual meaning within the text What do you need to focus on for your next advert assessment? Key points regarding the adverts and their background history

Explain how representations in advertisements are constructed and reflect the social and cultural contexts in which they were made. Refer to the Shelter advertising campaign in your answer (10)

Write down the list of bullet points that could have been included in your answer.