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  1) Research: Science Fiction / Fantasy TV drama endings Watch the following Science Fiction TV drama clips and write an NCIS analysis of each one. Clip 1: Class Episode 4 Narrative: How is drama created? How is the story communicated to the audience? How is the story line  resolved?    Drama is created when April starts getting taken over by Corakinus and attacks her dad. The story line of the episode is resolved by April going into the portal and trying to find Corakinus, but also she heals her mothers paralysis using her new found powers. Character: How do the characters appeal to the audience? Can you apply Propp's character theory to any of the characters in this extract? Do the characters reinforce or subvert stereotypes? April's mother subverts the usual stereotype that disabled people are weak and always need assistance, she does this by still being a strong and commanding mother while being disabled. Mateusz and Charlie's relationship subverts the traditional ster

  Background, industries and the impact of the internet 1) How have our music listening habits changed since 1960? People now depend on music, the kind of music you listen to now reflects your personality and life would be boring without music, the genres of music you listen to could also reflect your emotions, its like a safe place for some people. 2) When did Apple Beats 1 Radio launch and what is it? It launched in 2015 its a free live streaming global radio station. 3) What is the difference between Beats 1 Radio, iTunes and Apple Music? Beats 1 is a radio station with DJs, iTunes is a music store and Apple music is a music streaming service. 4) Why was Apple so keen to enter the online music world and compete with Spotify, Deezer and Amazon Music (and others)? To market apple music, to boost iTunes purchasing and to gain more control of the streaming market. 5) Why did Apple choose the three selected DJs for launch?  To represent different music scenes. 6) How does the use of DJs

 1) Type up your feedback in full (you do not need to write mark/grade if you do not wish to). WWW: This is a strong exam with clear potential to go higher. Considering you weren't sure                on the question, your answer to Q2 is very good! EBI: Revise narrative theory: this is holding you back in 1.2.         In 1.2 and 1.3 you must stay focused on the extract. Make detailed reference to the clip          to reach the top levels.                             Total= 23             Grade= 6 2) Question 1.1 asked you what intertextuality is. Write out the definition of intertextuality - you may need to look it up in your glossary or Media book if you're not sure. When a  media extract references another media extract. 3) Look at your answers for 1.2 and 1.3. Did you ONLY write about the clip shown in the exam? How can you improve your answers in these questions? By answering the question without drifting off and writing only about the extract clip NOT the episode. 4) Look