Media Studies 8572/2 June 2022

The exam paper assesses television and newspaper media. It examines genre conventions and social contexts in “Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child“ and “Class: Co-owner of a Lonely Heart,“ exploring narrative enigmas and representation through camerawork and non-verbal communication. Newspaper analysis highlights convergence trends and the influence of news values on story construction, referencing The Daily Mirror. The impact of new technology on newspaper success is evaluated, integrating theoretical frameworks and historical contexts. Keywords: media analysis, genre conventions, social context, newspaper convergence, news values, technology in media, Doctor Who, Class, The Daily Mirror.