GCSE Media Studies – Action Adventure Films – Mock Exam December 2010

Complete all tasks

You should spend 45 minutes on Tasks 1(A) and 1(B) and 45 minutes on Tasks 2(A) and 2(B).

Task 1 (A)

Give us three key features of Action Adventure Films and provide examples to support your
ideas. (15 marks)

Task 1 (B)
“All Action Adventure films have the same storyline and characters.”
How far do you agree with the statement? Provide examples to support your views.

(15 marks)

Task 2 (A)

Now provide us with your pitch for a new British Action Adventure Film. You need to think
about:

 An appropriate title
 Stars
 Character and Storyline
 Publicity and Promotion
(15 marks)

Task 2 (B)

EITHER

Create a billboard poster for your new British Action Adventure Film. It should feature all
the generic conventions of a Film Poster You should use the A3 design sheet enclosed.
(15 marks)

Design a storyboard for a 30 second TV trail for your film. It should entice the audience,
highlighting the key moments in your Action Adventure. Use the storyboard sheet
enclosed. (15
marks)