AS and A Level: Media Studies

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Describe the impact of television in the 1950s and early 1960s.

5 star(s)

***** A clear and well written history of the development of British television between the 1950s and 1970s. Many of the debates for and against the benefits of…
- Essay length: 1478 words
- Submitted: 12/02/2004
- Marked by teacher: Nicola Twaites 09/04/2013
Discuss techniques used in charity advertising with specific reference to particular examples and case studies.

4 star(s)

Overall, this essay offers some perceptive textual analysis. However, the structure requires work - there are too many small paragraphs that are not needed. In addition, the textual…
- Essay length: 1438 words
- Submitted: 03/12/2003
- Marked by teacher: Cath Rowe 16/02/2012
British Cinema Vs Hollywood Cinema

4 star(s)

**** A lively debate on the differences between British and Hollywood film, and why the latter is deemed more successful than the former. The successes and failures…
- Essay length: 1497 words
- Submitted: 06/08/2003
- Marked by teacher: Nicola Twaites 09/04/2013
Types of documentary

3 star(s)

Overall, this essay provides an informative overview of the main different documentary modes. It also offers debate on issues of truth, impartiality and balance affecting the contemporary documentary.
However,…
- Essay length: 1987 words
- Submitted: 01/12/2010
- Marked by teacher: Nicky Twaites 01/03/2013
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the BBC?

3 star(s)

*** This essay attempts to summarise the advantages and disadvantages of the BBC, including some historical context. It is clearly structured and incorporates some good ideas but often…
- Essay length: 3415 words
- Submitted: 22/06/2005
- Marked by teacher: Nicola Twaites 09/04/2013
Comparison of a tabloid and broadsheet article - Broadsheet and tabloid newspapers employ different techniques to appeal to their readership.

3 star(s)

This essay offers some good textual analysis, that is supported with quotations from the case study articles. However, the image analysis lacks key terminology. The target audiences for…
- Essay length: 1190 words
- Submitted: 23/12/2003
- Marked by teacher: Cath Rowe 16/02/2012
Stand By Me Essay

3 star(s)

*** A summary of the narrative of 'The Night Scene' occurring at the end of the Coming of Age film 'Stand by Me' (Rainer, 1986). There is a…
- Essay length: 792 words
- Submitted: 19/08/2003
- Marked by teacher: Nicola Twaites 09/04/2013
Analysis of the Video for Madonna's Song "Frozen"

3 star(s)

*** A lively analysis of Madonna's video 'Frozen', featuring appropriate use of technical terminology to add meaning. Some attention to audience response. At times, there are lapses…
- Essay length: 639 words
- Submitted: 11/07/2002
- Marked by teacher: Nicola Twaites 09/04/2013
Ralph Lauren Ads for Men and Women: A Semiotic Analysis. For the purpose of this essay I have decided to concentrate on four printed advertisements for Ralph Lauren.

5 star(s)

This is an exceptionally well written essay, that would undoubtedly receive top marks; the student provides thorough, detailed, and all relevant descriptive information to compare and contrast 4 print adverts…
- Essay length: 2103 words
- Submitted: 30/12/2011
- Reviewed by: lcarter17 28/03/2012
Bourne Ultimatum

5 star(s)

A top class essay, although there is no set question given, the student thoroughly describes the Bourne Ultimatum film sequences and provides an accurate and detailed description into the media…
- Essay length: 1045 words
- Submitted: 08/06/2010
- Reviewed by: lcarter17 07/03/2012