LFTVD SYNPOPTIC TRENDS?

2019: ‘The differences in the codes and conventions of long form television dramas reflect the different values, attitudes and beliefs of the audiences that consume them.’ How far do you agree with this statement?

• consider the contexts in which long form television dramas are produced and consumed
• explain how media contexts may have influenced the use of intertextuality in the set episodes of the two long form television dramas you have studied
• refer to relevant academic ideas and arguments
• make judgements and reach conclusions about the reasons for the differences in codes and conventions between the two episodes.

Chatham and Clarendon Media Studies Blog: PAST PAPER 2019

2020: ‘Long form television dramas lack originality; no matter which country they are made in, they all use intertextuality in the same way.’ How far do you agree with this statement?

In your answer you must:

• consider the contexts in which long form television dramas are produced and consumed
• explain how media contexts may have influenced the use of intertextuality in the set episodes of the two long form television dramas you have studied
• refer to relevant academic ideas and arguments
• make judgements and reach conclusions about reasons for similarities or differences in the use of intertextuality between the two episodes.

Chatham and Clarendon Media Studies Blog: PAST PAPER - 2020

2021: 'Audiences and producers no longer find the concept of genre relevant to long form television drama.’  How far do you agree with this statement?

In your answer, you must:

• explain the contexts in which long form televisions dramas are developed by producers and consumed by audiences
• explain how media contexts may have influenced the genre conventions in the set episodes of the two long form television dramas you have 
• studied
• refer to relevant academic ideas and arguments
• make judgements and reach conclusions about the similarities or differences in genre conventions between the two set episodes

Chatham and Clarendon Media Studies Blog: PAST PAPER - 2021

2022: 'Long form television dramas produced in different countries always incorporate the dominant conventions, viewpoints and ideologies of those countries.' How far do you agree with this statement?

In your answer, you must:

• explain the contexts in which long form televisions dramas are developed by producers and consumed by audiences
• explain how media contexts may have influenced the genre conventions in the set episodes of the two long form television dramas you have 
• studied
• refer to relevant academic ideas and arguments
• make judgements and reach conclusions about the reasons for similarities or differences in how media language is used to construct viewpoints and ideologies between the two episodes.

2023: 'No matter where they are produced, the representation of characters  and events in long form television dramas are always influenced by historical contexts.' How far do you agree with this statement?

In your answer, you must:

• explain the contexts in which long form televisions dramas are developed by producers and consumed by audiences
• explain how media contexts may have influenced the genre conventions in the set episodes of the two long form television dramas you have 
• studied
• refer to relevant academic ideas and arguments
• make judgements and reach conclusions about the reasons for similarities or differences in how historical contexts may have influenced representations between the two set episodes.

2024: 'Intertextuality is essential for long form television dramas to appeal to both national and international audiences.' How far do you agree with this statement?

In your answer, you must:

• explain the contexts in which long form televisions dramas are developed by producers and consumed by audiences
• explain how media contexts may have influenced the genre conventions in the set episodes of the two long form television dramas you have 
• studied
• refer to relevant academic ideas and arguments
• make judgements and reach conclusions about the similarities or differences in how intertextuality is used to appeal to audiences between the two set episodes.

BUT WHAT ABOUT 2025???

‘Representations in long form television dramas are always shaped by the cultural and political contexts in which they are produced.’ How far do you agree with this statement?

• In your answer, you must:

• explain the contexts in which long form television dramas are developed by producers and consumed by audiences

• explain how media contexts may have influenced representations in the set episodes of the two long form television dramas you have studied

• refer to relevant academic ideas and arguments

• make judgements and reach conclusions about the similarities or differences in the influence of context on representation in the two set episodes

Chatham and Clarendon Media Studies Blog: 2025: REPRESENTATION QUESTION - A POSSIBLE REPONSE

‘Narrative complexity in long form television dramas is shaped more by audience expectations than by cultural or political contexts.’ How far do you agree with this statement?

• In your answer, you must:

  • explain the contexts in which long form television dramas are developed by producers and consumed by audiences

  • explain how media contexts may have influenced narrative structures in the set episodes of the two long form television dramas you have studied

  • refer to relevant academic ideas and arguments

  • make judgements and reach conclusions about the influence of audiences versus wider contexts on narrative construction in the two set episodes

‘Long form television dramas challenge rather than reinforce dominant ideologies.’ How far do you agree with this statement?

• In your answer, you must:

• explain the contexts in which long form television dramas are developed by producers and consumed by audiences

• explain how media contexts may have influenced the representation of ideologies in the set episodes of the two long form television dramas you have studied

• refer to relevant academic ideas and arguments

• make judgements and reach conclusions about how the two set episodes either reinforce or subvert dominant ideologies

Chatham and Clarendon Media Studies Blog: 2025: IDEOLOGY QUESTION - A POSSIBLE RESPONSE

‘Genre conventions in long form television dramas are becoming increasingly blurred in order to meet the demands of global audiences.’ How far do you agree with this statement?

• In your answer, you must:

  • explain the contexts in which long form television dramas are developed by producers and consumed by audiences

  • explain how media contexts may have influenced genre conventions in the set episodes of the two long form television dramas you have studied

  • refer to relevant academic ideas and arguments

  • make judgements and reach conclusions about the similarities or differences in genre between the two set episodes

‘The representation of national identity in long form television dramas is always shaped by the country in which they are produced.’ How far do you agree with this statement?

• In your answer, you must:

  • explain the contexts in which long form television dramas are developed by producers and consumed by audiences

  • explain how media contexts may have influenced the use of national identity in the set episodes of the two long form television dramas you have studied

  • refer to relevant academic ideas and arguments

  • make judgements and reach conclusions about the reasons for similarities or differences in how national identity is represented between the two set episodes