Introduction

1) Why did you choose AS Media Studies?

I chose AS Media Studies because I enjoy illustrating and designing. Also I like the idea of analysing and actually thinking about the media because it is a subject that is so relevant to almost every pupil.

  

2) Did you take GCSE Media Studies (either here at Greenford or a different school)?

No, I did not. 

3) If you answered yes to Q2, what grade did you achieve in GCSE Media? What coursework tasks did you complete? What would you say your strengths and weaknesses were in GCSE Media?

4) What grade do you hope to achieve in A Level Media?

Hopefully an A.

5) What are your current thoughts about your next steps after A Levels - university, apprenticeship, work?

I'm still very unsure but I think I'd like to go to university and continue studying languages, literature or something related to graphic design.

6) What do you think the biggest media story of 2016 has been and why?

The news about 'Brexit' has been dominating the media recently and I think this is because the consequences of leaving are so huge. 

7) What media sources do you use to find out about news and current affairs?

I like using twitter or watching BBC news.

8) What was the last film you watched?

The last film I watched was girl interrupted.

9) What is your favourite ever TV series?

I like a lot of TV series so it's hard to say which is my favourite. However, at the moment I'm most enjoying Bates Motel. It is a prequel to Psycho, one of the iconic horror movies ever to be made, and making a prequel show could ruin it. However, I was proved wrong because it so suspenseful, well written and enjoyable to watch.

10) How many hours do you spend online in an average day? Is this too little, too much or about right? Why?

In an average day I would estimate around 5 hours of internet usage. I think that my media consumption is slightly excessive but I'm working on cutting it down.