MEST3: – New and Digital Media
Two articles that could be valuable for consideration of impact of NDM. Firstly, Yondr argue about smartphones that: – “In some situations, they have become a distraction and a crutch – cutting people off from each other and their immediate surroundings.” Are there any theorists that this sounds like?...
Every 12 Mark MEST 3 Question…
Every 12 mark question ever! Planning template (log in to Willink to access) How to evaluate guide How do media products encourage audiences to agree with a certain set of values and beliefs? You may refer to other media products to support your answer. Should the media provide accessible...
Year 13 Research Blogs
Year 13 have created their A2 research blogs for MS4, you can find their research and thoughts on a range of media topics here. Group E Jayde Caitlin Nick Zoe Rachel Maisie Holli Lucy Group A Tom H Tom M Sophie Rachel Eleanor Ellie Hazel Grace Dan Alex...
Panorama – What Facebook Know About You – MEST 3 New & Digital Media
This week’s Panorama was a goldmine for MEST 3 NDM. As a revision exercise, watch the 30-minute documentary and answer the following questions. Facebook is thought to know more about us than any other business in history, but what does the social network that Mark Zuckerberg built do with...
Year 13 – Interesting texts to watch
Hi year 13, Two brief texts to watch while you are working on your MEST 3 revision. It’s worth taking a look at the opening segment on the Andrew Marr show this week, where there has been some discussion about NDM and the impact on various elections. It’s about...
Year 12 – Revision pointers
Hi Year 12, Your MS1 exam is at 9AM on the 18th of May. Trying to work out what to do in your revision time in the last couple of weeks? In the run up to the exam, the key things to remember are as following: – x Terminology,...
Year 11 – Game Show preparation
Hi Year 11, Now you have your preliminary material, here is what you can do to prepare yourself for the exam. You have about four weeks until the exam, so we’d suggest that you spend about a week on each question. You can download a copy of this powerpoint...
LIVE BLOG: Updates from the day
3:05- The day is over. Thank you for reading the blog, and we hope you enjoyed! 2:57- Everybody’s projects have been exported. Group photo! 2:50- Still exporting projects, even though the deadline was 20 minutes ago. The amazing reports are making up for it though. 2:40-...
WATCH: Who’s to blame for lazy students?
Do you the government cutting budgets in school is the reason? Or is it because of schools not having enough sport activities? Maybe it is just students being lazy? Andrea, Bethany, Caitlin and Livvy go around their school to find out the answer. They interviewed 3 students: Yan, Maisie and Mia...
Watch – Kids playing overage games:
As technology and graphics have been developing, game makers are being able to include graphic and explicit scenes in vivid detail into their work. Children have been accessing these games and Parents have not been realising the affects. Throughout the day Asher, Zac and Jasper looked at parents and children’s opinions on...