British Radio Drama

The links below are very useful documents to have in your folder.

Downloading is one skill – utilising the documents as a means of research and influence is something quite different!

http://www.irdp.co.uk/britrad.htm

http://www.irdp.co.uk

Radios 1-6 (including Radio-4 Extra):                                                       
What are the remits and responsibilities of these stations?

Written analysis/reflection of the remits with a view to scheduling a prospective text (radio drama)

Look at the scheduling for a typical week of radio. [E.g. Radio Times (at the back) is a good place to start or you can alternatively download radio schedules]

Compare the scheduling.

Where are the opportunities /where might you be able to locate your prospective ‘text’?

A piece of evidence could come in the form of a highlighted and annotated schedule that indicates where the spoken word is programmed.

Section A: Theoretical Evaluation of Production
You must answer both 1(a) and 1(b)

1 (a) Explain how far your understanding of the conventions of existing media influenced the way you created your own media products. Refer to a range of examples in your answer to show how this understanding developed over time.

In question 1(b) you must write about one of your media productions only.

1(b) Analyse one of your coursework productions in relation to the concept of audience.


Section B: Contemporary Media Issues

Answer one question from Section B.

Contemporary Media Regulation

2 To what extent are contemporary media regulated adequately?
3 Why is the regulation of media so complex?

Answers should be emailed to me no later than Monday 11th. June