Past exam questions

January 2009 Discuss the ways in which media products are produced and distributed to audiences, within a media area, which you have studied.


June 2009 * 2 example answers How important is technological convergence for institutions and audiences within a media area that you have studied?


January 2010 “Media production is dominated by global institutions, which sell their products and services to national audiences.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?


June 2010 What significance does the continuing development of digital technology have for media institutions and audiences?


January 2011 Discuss the issues raised by media ownership in the production and exchange of media texts in your chosen media area.


June 2011 “Successful media products depend as much upon marketing and distribution to a specific audience as they do upon good production practices.” To what extent would you agree with this statement, within the media area you have studied?


January 2012 To what extent does digital distribution affect the marketing and consumption of media products in the media area you have studied?


June 2012 “Cross-media convergence and synergy are vital processes in the successful marketing of media products to audiences.” To what extent do you agree with this statement in relation to your chosen media area?


January 2013 What impact does media ownership have upon the range of products available to audiences in the media area you have studied?


June 2013 (* excellent booklet of exemplars with commentary) Evaluate the role of digital technologies in the marketing and consumption of media products in the area you have studied.


June 2014 What impact does the increase of hardware and software have in the media are you have studied?

June 2015 To what extent does media ownership have an impact on the successful distribution of products in the industry you have studied?