Princess’ A-level media exam blog

  Language / Gameplay analysis Watch The Sims: FreePlay trailer and answer the following questions: 1) What elements of gameplay are shown? You can complete daily tasks which enables you to achieve XP and earn some more money which will allow you to move up in levels and start earning more money and get better opportunities. 2) What audience is the trailer targeting? The trailer is mainly targeting teenagers, however, sims overall has a range of audiences and this depends on the fact that some of the audience are already fans of previous sims games. 3) What audience pleasures are suggested by the trailer? The audience pleasures that are suggested by the trailer are diversion - enables a sense of escapism - personal identity - you can modify your character to your liking which allows the person playing to feel like they're part of the game - personal relationships - players can create parasocial relationships within the characters such as the proposal and wedding. Now watch this wal...

  Factsheet #107 - Fandom Read Media Factsheet #107 on Fandom. Use our Media Factsheet archive on the M: drive Media Shared (M:\Resources\A Level\Media Factsheets) or log into your Greenford Google account to access the link. Read the whole of Factsheet and answer the following questions: 1) What is the definition of a fan? A person who likes a specific text and consumes it regularly 2) What the different types of fan identified in the factsheet? Hardcore/True - Fans who spend a lot of time and money on a specific text Newbie - Fans who just started to like the text Anti-fan - People who hate/dislike the text 3) What makes a ‘fandom’? While it is now used to apply to groups of people fascinated with any subject, the term has its roots in those  with an enthusiastic appreciation for sports. 4) What is Bordieu’s argument regarding the ‘cultural capital’ of fandom? Bordieu argues a kind  of ‘cultural capital’ which confers a symbolic power and status for the fan, especially ...