Music on Television: Practice Exam Papers

Example Exam 1




1. What features of this extract identify it as a music programme?

2. Explain how camera work and editing are used in the extracts you have watched.

3. You are developing ideas for a new music programme aimed at teenagers. Complete the following:
a. Suggest a name for the programme
b. 2 possible studio designs
c. Briefly explain why you have chosen these settings.
d. Create a storyboard showing your title sequence (6 -10 shots)

4. Briefly explain 2 ways in which pop music acts are marketed.

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Example Exam 2







1. Explain how the title sequence tells us about the kind of programme we will be watching.

2. Make suggestions for a new pop music programme detailing:
a. Your approach to the programme
b. How you would research the project\when and where you could broadcast the programme.

3. Give three reasons why audiences might watch music programmes using at least 1 programme as an example.

4. Is the Internet having an impact on music programmes on TV? Give reasons behind your thoughts.

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Example Exam 3





1. Choose 2 ways in which the extracts are typical of music programmes.


2. You are developing ideas for a new music programme aimed at teenagers. Complete the following:
a. Suggest a name for the programme
b. 2possible studio designs
c. Briefly explain why you have chosen these settings.
d. Create a storyboard for a segment of your programme (6 -10 shots)

3. Explain how music programmes fulfil the needs suggested within the uses and gratifications theory.

4. Discuss the relationship between broadcasting and the music industry.

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Example Exam 4







1. The title sequence tells us about the programme we will be watching, choose 2 examples from the sequence and explain how they help introduce the programme.

2. The extract is made to create a feeling of ________ and ________. Show how it does this by explaining 2 examples from each of the following:
a. Use of camera (shots)
b. Lighting
c. Editing / transitions
d. Special effects / CGI

3. How do you think the viewers at home are expected to react to the programme

4. Explain how you would market a new pop music act.

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Example Exam 5




1. State three things that music programmes have in common using at least 2 programmes as examples.

2. You are developing ideas for a new music programme featuring RnB music. Complete the following:
a. Suggest a name for the programme
b. 2 possible studio designs
c. Briefly explain why you have chosen these settings.
d. Create a storyboard showing your title sequence (6 -10 shots)

3. Explain how music programmes can appeal to different audiences.

4. What industry regulations would you have to consider when producing a new music programme.

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Example Exam 6





1. With detailed reference to 2 music programmes, compare how they use conventions of the music genre.

2. You are developing ideas for a new chart music programme. Complete the following:
a. Suggest a name for the programme
b. 2 possible studio designs
c. Briefly explain why you have chosen these settings.
d. Create a storyboard a segment of your programme (6 -10 shots)

3. Identify and describe the presentational devices used in the extract.

4. Evaluate the role of the regulatory bodies within the industry and the effect they have on the broadcasting of music programmes.

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Example Exam 7





1. What are the typical conventions of a music programme.

2. The extract is made to create a feeling of ________ and ________. Show how it does this by explaining 2 examples from each of the following:
a. Use of camera (shots)
b. Lighting
c. Editing / transitions
d. Special effects / CGI

3. Analyse and interpret the relationship of the content to the target audience.

4. How and what would you research prior to producing a new music programme.

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Example Exam 8






1. Produce a short analysis of the extract using relevant media language

2. Write a treatment for a new music programme aimed at teenagers.

3. Make suggestions for a new pop music programme detailing:
a. Your approach to the programme
b. How you would research the project\when and where you could broadcast the programme.

4. Briefly explain 2 ways in which pop music acts are marketed.

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Example Exam 9



1. Identify and describe the presentational devices used within the extract.

2. Write a treatment for a new music chart programme.

3. The extract is made to create a feeling of ________ and ________. Show how it does this by explaining 2 examples from each of the following:
a. Use of camera (shots)
b. Lighting
c. Editing / transitions
d. Special effects / CGI

4. What do you think the preferred reading of the programme would be and explain why?

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Example Exam 10



1. Produce a short analysis of the extract seen using the relevant media language.

2. You are developing ideas for a new music programme aimed at teenagers. Complete the following:
a. Suggest a name for the programme
b. 2possible studio designs
c. Briefly explain why you have chosen these settings.
d. Create a storyboard for a segment of your programme (6 -10 shots)

3. Is the Internet having an impact on music programmes on TV? Give reasons behind your thoughts.

4. Discuss the relationship between broadcasting and the music industry