1. Section B: Contemporary Media Issues -
Media in the Online Age

2. The Critical Perspectives Exam – 2 hrs
Section A:
Theoretical Evaluation of
Production Section B:
Contemporary
Media Issues
Q1(a)
25 marks
Media in the
Online Age
50 marks
Q1(b)
25 marks

3. Section B: Contemporary Media Issues
Media in the Online Age
You are required to answer one question (out of a
choice of two) on the contemporary issues and debates
surrounding different forms of media in the online age.
You will use case study examples as well as media
theory to support your answer.

4. Media in the Online Age Past questions
• "For media audiences, the internet has changed
everything." Discuss.
• Explain the extent to which online media exist alongside
older methods of distribution in 2010.
• How important to change in the media is the idea of
convergence? Refer to at least two media in your answer.
• "The impact of the internet on the media is revolutionary."
Discuss.
• Discuss the extent to which the distribution and
consumption of media have been transformed by the
internet.