Technology and media products: Practice Questions

Which of the following technological developments is most likely to be used by media producers to manipulate the 'constructed nature of reality' in high-budget film or television products?

When examining the relationship between technology and media products, how does high definition (HD) technology primarily affect the theoretical framework of 'Media Language'?

How has mobile communication technology specifically changed the relationship between technology and media products according to the AQA specification?

Within the study of online, social and participatory media, how does the development of user-generated content challenge traditional media regulation?

In the context of media industries, which term describes the impact of new technology where content creators and platform providers become increasingly linked across different national settings?

Explain how computer-generated imagery (CGI) as a technological development impacts the meaning and audience appeal of contemporary film or video game products.

Part (a): Identify two technological developments and explain how they have changed the way media products are produced. (2 points)
Part (b): Discuss how the rise of user-generated content and mobile communication technology has impacted the relationship between media producers and their audiences. (3 points)