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Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.  \n• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book. Write the question number against your answer(s) .  \n• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.  \nInformation  \n• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.  \n• The maximum mark for this paper is 84.  \n• You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers.  \n• Questions 02 , 04 and 05 require an extended response. You will be assessed on the quality of your written response, including the ability to construct and develop a sustained line of reasoning which is coherent, relevant, substantiated and logically structured.  \n• Question 05 is a synoptic question in which you should draw together knowledge and understanding from across your full course of study.  \n\n| For Examiner’s Use |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Question | Mark |\n| 1 |  |\n| 2 |  |\n| 3 |  |\n| 4 |  |\n| 5 |  |\n| TOTAL |  |\n\nSection A – Television  \nAnswer all questions in the spaces provided.  \nYou will have two minutes to read through the questions in Section A.  \nThe extract will then be shown twice.  \nFirst viewing: watch the extract and make notes.  \nYou will then have five minutes to add to your notes. Second viewing: watch the extract and make further notes.  \nLink to extract can be found here:  \n[https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000pb15/his-dark-materials-series-2-1-the](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000pb15/his-dark-materials-series-2-1-the)city-of-magpies from 3.04-6.00 (DVD from 0.00-3. 12) .  \nThere is space for you to write notes on page 3 of this answer book.  \nThese notes will not be marked.  \nYou may start writing your answers on the exam paper as soon as the second viewing has finished.  \nYou are advised to spend around 38 minutes answering questions on this section.  \n0  1 The extract contains features of hybrid genres.  \n0  1 . 1 What is a hybrid genre?  \n[2 marks]  \n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n\noutside the box  \nYou may make notes on page 3.  \nThese notes will not be marked.  \noutside the box  \n0  1 . 2 How is the genre of ‘ The City of Magpies’ demonstrated in the extract?  \n[8 marks]  \n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n\noutside the box  \n\n| 0 1\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>.  3  ‘Narrative features are used to grab and hold the audience’s attention.'\u003Cbr>How far does an analysis of the extract of The City of Magpies show this to be true?\u003Cbr>Answer with reference to:\u003Cbr>• narrative development\u003Cbr>• audience appeal of narrative.\u003Cbr>[12 marks] |\n| --- |\n|  |\n\noutside the box  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n| 20 |\n\n\n|  |  | ‘Social and cultural contexts have always influenced the representation of young characters in television drama.’\u003Cbr>How far do you agree with this statement?\u003Cbr>Answer with reference to:\u003Cbr>• Dr Who, ‘An Unearthly Child’ (1963)\u003Cbr>• His Dark Materials , ‘ The City of Magpies’ (2020) (Close Study Products) .\u003Cbr>[20 marks]\u003Cbr> |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  0 | 2 |  |\n|  |  |  |\n\noutside the box  \n|  |\n| --- |\n| 20 |\n\nSection B – Online, Social and Participatory media and Video Games Answer all questions in the spaces provided.  \nYou are advised to spend around 40 minutes answering questions on this section.  \n0  3  Briefly state the role of PEGI (Pan European Game Information) .  \n[2 marks]  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n\noutside the box  \n2  \n\n|  |  | ‘Gen","cbCaiuAwzhPVgGZT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuAwzhPVgGZT","pdf",268940,1,14,"English","en",105,"# Section A – Television\n## Question 1\n## Question 2\n## Question 3\n## Question 4\n# Section B – Online, Social and Participatory media and Video Games\n## Question 3\n## Question 4","[{\"question\":\"What is the maximum mark and the exam length for Media Studies Paper 2 Media Two?\",\"answer\":\"The maximum mark is 84 and the time allowed is 1 hour 30 minutes.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the television extract used during Section A?\",\"answer\":\"The extract is shown twice: the first viewing is for note-making, then you have five minutes to add notes, followed by a second viewing with further notes before writing your answers.\"},{\"question\":\"Which questions require an extended response in this paper?\",\"answer\":\"Questions 02, 04 and 05 require an extended response, assessed on the quality of written reasoning and the ability to construct and develop a coherent, logically structured argument.\"}]","GCSE Media Studies Paper 2 Media Two - 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