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  Ten Media Questions


1) Why did you choose A Level Media Studies?
I chose Media for A levels because I was interested in movies and how they are made. I believe it will help me understand the impact media has on other aspects of my life and would support my other options massively like Business.

2) Did you take GCSE Media Studies (either here at Greenford or a different school)?
No, I didn't pick Media for GCSEs. Instead I picked Business and Geography.

3) If you answered yes to Q2, what grade did you achieve in GCSE Media? What coursework task 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?
I want a A because I know I'm capable and would put 100% effort at all times to achieve the results!  

5) What are your current thoughts about your next steps after A Levels - university, apprenticeship, work?
I would like to go to University in the future. 

6) What do you think the biggest MEDIA story of 2022 has been and why?
The biggest media story in my opinion was Johnny Depp's and Amber Heard's court trial. I felt like it had a massive impact on the media and was going viral for weeks. I found the their court trial very interesting and watched a few of them fully.

7) What media sources do you use to find out about news and current affairs?
I use Tiktok and Instagram not a big fan of Twitter.

8) What was the last film you watched?
The last movie I watched was Luck a new animated movie.

9) What is your favourite ever TV series?
I loved watching Brooklyn 99, the Big Bang Theory and Modern Family.

10) How many hours do you spend online in an average day? Is this too little, too much or about right? Why? (If you have an iPhone you can use Screen Time to get an accurate figure of how much you use your phone).
I spend 6 hours and 14 minutes as my daily average however in my defence I listen to music on YouTube which increases my screen time massively. 

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