First Blog Post

 1) Why did you choose A Level Media Studies?

I really enjoyed Media Studies at GCSE and I feel like it is a nice contrast from my other 2 subjects.

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

Yes I did, at Greenford

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?

I achieved an overall grade 8, but in my coursework, I got a grade 9. My coursework task was to create a website for a Horror movie. 

Strengths: listening to feedback, creative ideas

Weaknesses: essay writing skills can be improved

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

A/A*

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

At the moment, I am thinking of going to university but I'm not quite sure of the subject I want to do.

6) What do you think the biggest MEDIA story of 2022 has been and why?

The Ukraine-Russia War. The impact on peoples lives in Ukraine- they lost their homes/jobs/lost all their money/facing poverty. The impact it has had on the UK and the energy crisis and bills increasing.

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

TV, Radio, YouTube

8) What was the last film you watched?

Die Hard 2

9) What is your favourite ever TV series?

I don't have a favourite but I used to like watching Neighbours

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 about 2 hours online on average. I feel this is the right amount of time for me but it varies from person to person.