Media Studies

Unit 1: Investigating the Media

Topic: Science Fiction Film

Year 11 Examination
February 2016
Examination Brief
Notes to Candidates

This examination refers to the preliminary material that has been

issued to help you prepare for the examination in Unit 1
Investigating the Media.
The preliminary material takes the form of a brief. In this
examination you will be expected to respond in role to this brief.
You will need to use the knowledge and understanding you have
gained of Science Fiction Film and Media Issues.
You have 1 hours to complete all four tasks
All tasks carry equal marks
Guidance for the examination

You should take into the examination coloured pencils, fine liners
and a ruler and use these where appropriate.
You should make sketches and diagrams to help develop your
answers where appropriate.
A clean copy of the brief is included with this examination paper

Trekkie Films Ltd

79 Naboo Avenue
Bristol
BS40 8QB
Trekkie Films Science Fiction for a new audience
As a British film production company specialising in science
fiction, we are always on the lookout for the new exciting ideas
to make our next film. We are not interested in the same-old,
same-old formula that will be quickly forgotten.
Science Fiction films have entertained audiences for many
years, and we are keen to make a new film in the genre. We
want to attract a target audience of 16-30 year-olds and appeal
to both male and female audiences. And, importantly, we are
keen for the film to explore some of the concerns in our modern
age through the key ideas in science fiction perhaps alien
invasion; nuclear threat or catastrophe; mutations of creatures;
space or time travel.
Your remit is to come up with a pitch that meets our challenge.
An important aspect in considering your idea will be how we are
going to market it to the target audience across the media,
including interactive aspects of your idea using the internet
and, if possible, mobile technology.
You have until the week beginning 22nd February 2016 to
prepare, and then you will be asked to complete four tasks.
Remember to:
Keep your responses short and focused
Use diagrams/illustrations where appropriate
Provide examples where you can to support your ideas.
Good luck with this we look forward to hearing from you!

Luke Deckard, CEO