2B Assessment and DIRT Sheet - Film, Radio and Video Games

2B assessment Film, Radio, Video Games DIRT sheet

Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade U
17-20	14-16	11-13	7-10	6	0-5

Q1 Explain the impact of evolving digital media on film production, distribution and exhibition. Refer to Jungle Book 1967 and Jungle Book 2016 to support your answer (20)

(In this question compare and contrast the two productions, the way they were marketed and the different ways audiences can access them).

Level	Mark Scheme Film Explanation/Analysis/Argument, Examples and Terminology	Mark
3	A comprehensive demonstration of knowledge and understanding of the Film industry. ● Comprehensive, detailed and accurate knowledge and understanding of the Film industry. ● Clear and precise and balanced explanation of the impact of evolving digital technology on the production, distribution and exhibition of film. ● Answer is supported by detailed and accurate reference to The Jungle Book (1967) and The Jungle Book (2016)	14-20
2	An adequate demonstration of knowledge and understanding of the Film industry. ● Generally accurate explanation of the impact of evolving digital technology on the production, distribution and exhibition of film. ● Answer is supported by generally accurate reference to The Jungle Book (1967) and The Jungle Book (2016)	7-13
1	A minimal demonstration of knowledge and understanding of the Film industry. ● knowledge and understanding of the Film industry is minimal. ● Explanation of the impact of evolving digital technology on the production, distribution and exhibition of film. Answer may only focus on production, distribution or exhibition. ● Reference to The Jungle Book (1967) and The Jungle Book (2016) is minimal and inaccurate	1-6
0	No response or no response worthy of credit	0

Q2 ‘The BBC Radio 1 Breakfast show depends as much upon marketing and distribution to a specific audience as it does upon good production processes.’ To what extent would you agree with this statement (20)

(Focus on the ways the breakfast show has tried to appeal to its audience, all the new things Cooper has introduced and the BBC remit for good production processes).

Level	Mark Scheme Radio Explanation/Analysis/Argument, Examples and Terminology	Mark
3	A comprehensive demonstration of ● knowledge and understanding of Radio 1 industry/audiences practise ● evidence and examples from Radio 1 Breakfast show distribution or exhibition. ● terminology relevant and accurate	14-20
2	An adequate demonstration of: ● knowledge and understanding of Radio 1 industry/audiences practise ● evidence and examples from Radio 1 Breakfast show distribution or exhibition. ● terminology, mostly accurate	7-13
1	A minimal demonstration of ● knowledge and understanding of Radio 1 industry/audiences practise ● evidence and examples from Radio 1 Breakfast show distribution or exhibition. ● terminology, some inaccuracies	1-6
0	No response or no response worthy of credit	0

Q3 How does media ownership have an impact on the successful distribution of Minecraft. (20)

(Define media ownership, discuss video games and quickly narrow to Minecraft. Different owners. how this has developed the game and how it is marketed and accessed by fans.)

Level	Mark Scheme Video Games Explanation/Analysis/Argument, Examples and Terminology	Mark
3	An comprehensive demonstration of ● knowledge and understanding of video games industry ownership/audiences practise ● evidence and examples from Minecraft distribution and exhibition. ● terminology, relevant and accurate	14-20
2	An adequate demonstration of ● knowledge and understanding of video games industry ownership/audiences practise ● evidence and examples from Minecraft distribution and exhibition. ● terminology, mostly relevant and accurate	7-13
1	A minimal demonstration of ● knowledge and understanding of video games industry ownership/audiences practise ● evidence and examples from Minecraft distribution and exhibition. ● terminology, some inaccuracies	1-6
0	No response or no response worthy of credit	0

Identify a strength or strengths in your assessment: Film – I think that one of my strengths was about how the films were marketed, and how they approached the target audience. As I knew a lot about these parts and had extra detail. Radio – My strength for the radio essay was how I wrote about how they advertise the show, as I used some facts and statistics to back it up. Video Games – The strength for the video games essay was writing about the platforms the game is available on and about the revenue that the game makes. What are the areas you need to improve? Film – I could add more on production and distribution, as this would make it more in depth. But also, don’t add too much as it should be short and concise.   Radio – If I add more about audience, ways to access the show and ben coopers plan it would add extra information which would be worth more marks. Video Games – I need to be more specific, for example, look at how it was marketed since it was created and make sure the facts are right. What do you need to focus on for your next assessment? Be more in depth for each question, more specific facts and information, however don’t write too much as I only have 20 minutes to answer each question in the exam – short and concise. Check over my notes to make sure that all my facts and statistics are right.

Radio 1 Breakfast Show - Self Review Test

BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show Fact Sheet From OCR

Radio 1 Audience Presentation

Radio1 Breakfast Show - Production and Distribution

Looking at the Radio 1 playlist (left) and the breakfast show playlist (right), you can see a huge difference in the top songs. Radio 1 playlist, consists of songs in the top 40 charts, therefore new & popular songs. Whereas, the breakfast shows playlist has a wide range of songs; new, old and classics. 

I think the reason the playlists are so different it because they have to attract to the audience that listen to each show. The breakfast show has a wider range because a more varied audience listen to it, having older songs such as the spice girls will be relatable for young adults as they are songs from their childhood. Whereas Radio 1 just mostly plays the charts as it is for the younger audience. 

You can see the link to both these playlists trying to target the largely under 30 audience as they are the people who are most likely to listen to new and popular songs in the charts as it will be a range of music genres. Also, the breakfast show playlist is new songs but also songs which would be around when the audience would be growing up so they would know all the songs. This targets them as people will enjoy the songs and not want to change the radio station.

Radio 1 Breakfast Show - Podcast Running Order

Making the Radio 1 Breakfast Show

What are the different responsibilities of presenters and producers?
Need to ensure they ask the best possible questions to the person they are interviewing to interest the audience, being entertaining. Producers need to make sure tasks or games suit the person. Guests need to be briefed, radio callers need to be spoken to so they knwo what todo. Everyone on the show needs to be told not to swear, mention certain brands etc.


What preperation goes into each programme?
The day before is usually when they decide the routine for the show, e.g. questions they'll ask the person being interviewed and timings. The timings are flexible so they are able to change what they speak about, meaning that they can speak about more recent interesting things if something new breaks. Due to the target audience and people who are being interviewed, they do not need to spend alot of time in creating long in depth questions, instead they need to ensure that the 10 questions they ask, are the best questions they can ask. Constant preperation through their Whatsapp group chat about up coming news. Every morning when the producers come in they need to check social media and news sites to check that they are going to cover everything that needs covering.


Whats most challenging and most enjoyable about working on the show?
Enjoyable- working together as a team, as a 'disfunctional family'. Also finding things that you find funny that could be spoken about on the radio. Being able to play new music, be informative creating a good show. Being able to chose who the people who come on so that they can interview them.
Challenging- meeting the stats and figures of listeners etc. Having difficult guests, e.g. boring with closed answers.


What are the team dynamics like?
The team have to work close together and communicate alot in order for everyone to create the best show for the millions of listeners. Working in a small studio working close together, so everyone has to know what eachother are like (likes and dislikes). Producers ask each other questions to learn new things and new ideas. New producers makes people want to learn new things, in order to make the show better. Music team so that the same music isn't repeated.


How can you break into radio?
Go to your local radio station to get used to how it all works, and to get used to the environment. Contacting people in the radio industry directly, asking for experience without caring about rejection. Taking part in student radio, to get used to it and it can also promote you so that you meet other people who are in the radio industry to give you chances and to allow you to get experience in a range of things.