The new unit for GCSE Media Studies is exam based. You will be given a series of tasks based on the game show/quiz show genre. To get the ball rolling please complete the following activities: 1. Go onto Wikipedia and find a definition for a ‘Quiz Show’. What are the key characteristics or codes and conventions of a Quiz Show? 2. Look at the listings for UK TV (BBC, ITV & Sky channels). Draw a list of some of the main Quiz Shows that are currently on UK TV. 3. Choose a few Quiz Shows and jot down the key codes and conventions of each one. What do contestants have to do? What tasks to they have to complete? Are the tasks physical or mental or a mix of both? What is the prize? Does the Quiz Show involve celebrities or normal people? Who hosts the show? Is it studiobased or does it include a mix of studio and location filming? Who do you think watches the Quiz Show – think about when the show is scheduled (what time of the day) as well as the style and content of the show? Please complete these tasks ready for class on Monday 9th March 2009.
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