Component 1 Section A revision Media Studies

Question 1

What was the institutional context behind 'Kiss of the Vampire?

Accepted Answer

Hammer productions also made 'The Mummy' & 'Frankenstein', Hammer Film Productions produced the film

Question 2

What social context can be linked to Beyonce's formation music video?

Accepted Answer

Hurricane Katrina, Conflict between white police and black youths

Question 3

How are women represented in 'Formation'?

Accepted Answer

Strong and independent

Question 4

Who's theory states that 'stereotyping is used to assert power'?

Accepted Answer

Hall

Question 5

How could Barthes enigma code be applied to the film poster?

Accepted Answer

The fate of the victims is unknown, Suspense created through the vampires relationship

Question 6

#whiteoscars was a hashtag used to......

Accepted Answer

The Oscars accused of not recognising ethnic minorities

Question 7

What year did 'Kiss of the Vampire come out?

Accepted Answer

1963

Question 8

How does the film poster use conventions?

Accepted Answer

Use of monster and female victim, Style of font - as a steak/dagger with fang

Question 9

What was the social context behind 'Kiss of the vampire' film poster?

Accepted Answer

Equal pay act introduced in 1963, Introduction of the contraceptive pill, Sexual liberation of women

Question 10

How are representations constructed to create meaning?

Accepted Answer

Dress codes used to show femininity, Submissive pose of male victim

Questions 10