Daffyd dobbs's Media blog 1 - exam - Mr Pall

  1) Why is representation an important concept in Media Studies? Representation is important because the media constructs versions of reality , shaping how people, groups and events are understood rather than simply reflecting the real world. 2) How does the example of Kate Middleton show the way different meanings can be created in the media? The Kate Middleton example shows that the same person can be represented in contrasting ways depending on media selection and context, creating different meanings such as admiration, criticism or judgement. 3) Summarise the section 'The how, who and why of media representation' in 50 words. Media representations are created through choices about what is shown and how it is shown, usually by media producers with particular values and viewpoints. These representations are shaped by institutional power and audience expectations, and they often reflect wider social ideas, beliefs and ideologies rather than objective reality. 4) How does Stu...

  1) What is regulation and why do media industries need to be regulated? regulation is rules controlling media content to protect the public and ensure fairness 2) What is OFCOM responsible for? regulating TV,radio,telecommunications and broadcasting standards 3) Look at the section on the OFCOM broadcasting code. Which do you think are the three most important sections of the broadcasting code and why? protecting under 18s(safeguarding children)<harm and offences(prevents distress)impartiality(ensures balanced news). 4) Do you agree with OFCOM that Channel 4 was wrong to broadcast 'Wolverine' at 6.55pm on a Sunday evening? Why? yes as it breaches pre-watershed rules on violence, aswell as the fact that children were more likely to view it especially at 6.55pm 5) List five of the sections in the old Press Complaints Commission's Code of Practice.  Accuracy Privacy Harassment Children Intrusion into grief or shock 6) Why was the Press Complaints Commission criticised? it...