WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Media Studies: Revision Guide

2 The Media Studies Theoretical Framework Contexts The context of a media product relates to the time and place where it is produced. All media products are produced within a particular context that is likely to influence the use of media language and representations, and the messages and values communicated through the text. The ways in which media products are produced, distributed and regulated are also affected by the context, as is the way in which media audiences consume and respond to the media. You will need to consider the way in which the following contexts affect the set products: • Social • Cultural • Political • Historical (particularly relevant to the older set products). Below are listed events and other factors that might affect a media product. Link each one to the context that is the best match. Reminder Quickfire Revision Contexts 2.32 Contexts are explained in detail on pages 35–36 of the student book. Link Social Cultural Political Historical The Second World War Latest developments in digital technology The Black Lives Matter movement (against violence and discrimination towards black people) A general election where a new party is voted into government The current popularity of ‘Nordic Noir’ television crime dramas The migrant crisis in Europe, from 2015 onwards The Brexit process: Britain preparing to leave the European Union in 2019 The first Moon landing in 1969 39