AQA Media Studies for A Level: Revision Guide

10 In-depth close study products (Paper 2) 195 10.1 Close study product 1: Deutschland 83 : Series 1, Episode 1 Media form: Television Form and function It is worth starting by clarifying the form and function of the media product before starting to revise. Introduction Deutschland 83 is a German television programme. It is a ctional narrative that was rst broadcast by Channel 4 in the UK in 2016. It was made in Germany and broadcast there in 2015. It needs to be studied using all areas of the theoretical framework that will be referred to in Paper 2. Deutschland 83 will be studied along with Episode 1 of Capital (BBC). The CSP is the rst of eight serialised episodes. A second series ( Deutschland 86 ) was broadcast on Channel 4 in 2018. Identify the form and function of Deutschland 83 . 1 Media form? a Film b Advertising and marketing c Television 2 Method of production? a Audio b Moving image c Print 3 Method of distribution? a Television b Cinema c Online d Radio 4 What is the main function of this product? a To provide information b To entertain the audience c To persuade the audience to do something d To create a personal communication with the audience 10.1