first ten questions

 


1) Which part of Media are you looking forward to the most?

Learning about content and content creators


2) What knowledge and skills do you hope to learn in Media?

How to manage accounts and apps


3) What grade are you realistically hoping to achieve in Media?

6


4) What device do you use most to access the media? (The media = news, TV, music, film, social media etc.) 

phone


5) What is your average 'screen time' (or equivalent) on your phone each day. Is this about right, too little or too much? Why? 

10 hours+


6) What was the last TV programme or film you watched?

Vampire diaries


7) What device or subscription do you use to listen to music?

Musi or spotify


8) Do you play videogames? If so, what do you play games on and what is your favourite game?

Roblox on my phone


9) Are you on social media? If so, what social media do you have and why do you like it? 

Snapchat or tiktok. snapchat- text or call friends tiktok- upload and sharing videos


10) Finally, do you think the media is a positive or negative thing for young people? Wh

It can be positive or negative for young people because some children could get addicted too the media or their devices.




Extension 

Why was the casting of Ncuti Gatwa a significant moment in the history of Doctor Who?

Ncuti Gatwa’s casting was historic as the first Black and openly queer lead Doctor, marking a major step for diversity and a fresh, inclusive direction for Doctor Who.

What aspects of this scene do you think an audience might enjoy? List at least three things and explain why the audience would enjoy each aspect.   

1. Cool Technology

Audiences enjoy seeing how the time machine works — it sparks curiosity and imagination.

2. Adventure

Time travel creates exciting possibilities, like exploring the past or future.

3. Visual Effects

Impressive visuals and sounds make the scene more thrilling and immersive.

How is this scene constructed to tell the audience the history of Doctor Who? Think about the script, camerawork and acting.

The scene uses script references to past Doctors and events, camerawork like flashbacks or quick cuts to iconic moments, and acting that reflects the Doctor’s long history and personality shifts. Together, these elements quickly convey the show’s rich legacy to the audience.

What can you spot in Doctor Who that you will find in most television dramas? (E.g. characters, dramatic music etc.) These are called key conventions - list as many as you can think of. 

Here are key conventions in Doctor Who that are common in most TV dramas:

  • Main characters (hero, companions, villains)

  • Conflict and tension

  • Dramatic music

  • Cliffhangers

  • Emotional storylines

  • Character development

  • Dialogue-driven scenes

  • Visual effects

  • Structured episodes (beginning, middle, end)

  • Themes like love, loss, and heroism


What would a Doctor Who fan ('Whovian') like or dislike about this scene?

Likes:

  • References to past Doctors

  • Emotional or dramatic moments

  • Cool time travel effects

Dislikes:

  • Mistakes in the show’s history

  • Characters acting out of character

  • Weak or rushed writing

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