Media Mock Exam

Friday 10th January 20141 hour and 10 minutes

Q1.

• Explain two ways in which narrative fits the action adventure genre. Refer to examples in the extract

Classic Todorov narrative structure Propp’s seven spheres of action / character types Clear binary opposites Conflict and Combat Jeopardy and Suspense Spectacle - CGI and SFX. Speed and Motion – Chases Dominant representation of gender: male/female

action hero. Mulvey’s male gaze and contemporary female gaze may apply…

Could also mention: Star Marketing /Generic Typecasting

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High level response

Section A1. Explain two ways in which the narrative fits the action

adventure genre. Refer to examples in the extract [10]2. Explain how each of the following is used to create effects

that fit the action adventure genre: • soundtrack • camerawork • editing • mise-en-scène [20]

3. Discuss the ways in which [something] is represented in the extract. [20]

Total [50]

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