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George Walker Unit 1. Feedback

The current grade is calculated on the work that is present on your blog. You may have missing
items, or vastly incomplete sections of work. Please improve this. If you require help with any of
this work, or need to show me work before re-submitting to check the quality, please do so.

Please ensure all of the work is uploaded on the blog.

Remember – Don’t overwrite the blog posts, make new blog posts that are clearly labelled with
the words “Re-Submission”.

PLEASE NOTE: all grades are subject to internal and external moderation.

Grade Overview:

LO1 P
LO2 P
LO3 P
LO4 P

LO1. Understand media products and the institutions that create them.
This carries two grades. P1 and then P2,M1 or D1
Current Grade: Pass (LO1 part A) and Pass (LO1 part B)

LO1 part A.
 This needs more detail
 What the institutions market position is (how much does it make, how does it
compare) to their competitors?
 Provide more detail on the advantages and disadvantages of the companies
competitors. Try to find subscriber numbers, for example.

LO1 part B
 Try to add more detail where possible George. At times, it feels a bit
unfinished. Ensure you discuss the audience for the show.
 You need to explain the typical TV show production process, without this the
work cannot pass. Once done, the grade should be a Merit.

LO2. Understand the relationship between media products and their target audience
This is graded either P3, M2 or D2

Current Grade: Pass

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 Make sure you explain who you think the audience is for the product you have
looked at. Use the terminology (demographics, socio-economic groups and
psychographics).
 Explain the research you conducted. What was it for?
 You need to ensure that you use the results to find out why and how people engage
with the media product that you have looked at. Aim for a short paragraph for each
question.
 Consider Primary and Secondary audiences. Be more specific and explain in detail
regarding the demographics, socio-economic groups and psychographics.

LO3. Understand how media products are distributed and promoted

This is graded either P4 or fail.

Current Grade: Pass

 Add in images for the advertising of the show, OR Netflix as a service. How does it
appeal to the audience?

LO4. Understand ethical, legal, and regulatory issues associated with media products
This is graded either P5 or M3.

Current Grade: Pass

 Ensure you explain the issues of representation in the media text.

 Who regulates audio visual content like this?
 What is their role?
 How does the legal and ethical issues impact on the audience?
 Explain passive and active audience theories (hyperdermic needle model and uses /
gratifications).

LO1 Deadline 4th May

LO2 Deadline 11th May
LO3 Deadline 18th May
LO4 Deadline 25th May
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