First blog task

 1) Why did you choose A Level Media Studies?
I chose it through a variety of options that were given to me.

2) Did you take GCSE Media Studies (either here at Greenford or a different school)?
No .

3) If you answered yes to Q2, what grade did you achieve in GCSE Media? What coursework task did you complete? What would you say your strengths and weaknesses were in GCSE Media?

4) What grade do you hope to achieve in A Level Media?
i hope for a A *.

5) What are your current thoughts about your next steps after A Levels - university, apprenticeship, work?
I'm unsure of what i would like to choose but im currently looking at law.

6) What do you think the biggest MEDIA story of 2025 has been and why?
The new law of the protecting children in the uk using verification of ID and many outraged as this has targeted many apps that actually help and potentially support younger people , the people of Britain outraged by the new law and its inability to get changed even with the right intentions of why this may not actually help and be a positive impact with younger people. 

7) What media sources do you use to find out about news and current affairs?
I  usually stir away from media sources to look at news as many of it is distained and from a bias perspective , however I'd probably found out of political affairs through tiktok.

8) What was the last film you watched?
Jarhead

9) What is your favourite ever TV series?
Superstore

10) How many hours do you spend online in an average day? Is this too little, too much or about right? Why? (If you have an iPhone you can use Screen Time to get an accurate figure of how much you use your phone).
I spend around 15 hours per day as i use it as the main communication with my partner(due long distance) i believe its about right but i could tone down on using it when im not speaking to them.