Section B: Long Form Television Drama

In question 3, you will be rewarded for drawing together knowledge and understanding from your full
course of study, including different areas theoretical framework and media contexts.
You should have studied two long form television dramas: one from List A and one from List B
below.
Your answer should make reference to both long form television dramas you have studied: one
from List A and one from List B.
List A List B
Mr Robot The Killing / Forbrydelsen
(Season 1, Episode 1) (Season 1, Episode 1)
House of Cards Borgen
(Season 1, Episode 1) (Season 1, Episode 1)
Homeland Trapped
(Season 1, Episode 1) (Season 1, Episode 1)
Stranger Things Deutschland 83
(Season 1, Episode 1) (Season 1, Episode 1)

3* Why do long form television dramas from different countries offer different representations?
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 representations in the set episodes of the two long
form television dramas you have studied
• make judgements and reach conclusions about the reasons for the differences in representation
between the two episodes. [30]
 Section B: Long Form Television Drama Question 3 will always be the
synoptic question on the two
papers.
In question 3, you will be rewarded for drawing together knowledge and understanding from your full
course of study, including different areas theoretical framework and media contexts. This form of words will be
You should have studied two long form television dramas: one from List A and one from List B indicated on synoptic
below. questions.

Your answer should make reference to both long form television dramas you have studied: one Students who are synoptic
from List A and one from List B. (e.g. respond on more than
just one area of study in
List A List B their answer, e.g.
Mr Robot The Killing / Forbrydelsen representation, contexts,
(Season 1, Episode 1) (Season 1, Episode 1) audiences) can access the
full mark scheme.
House of Cards Borgen
(Season 1, Episode 1) (Season 1, Episode 1) A strong answer focussing
Homeland Trapped only on representation would
(Season 1, Episode 1) (Season 1, Episode 1) be capped halfway up the top
Stranger Things Deutschland 83 level.
(Season 1, Episode 1) (Season 1, Episode 1)

3* Why do long form television dramas from different countries offer different representations?
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 representations in the set episodes of the two long
form television dramas you have studied
• make judgements and reach conclusions about the reasons for the differences in representation
between the two episodes. [30]
 Section B: Long Form Television Drama Question 3 will always be the
synoptic question on the two
papers.
In question 3, you will be rewarded for drawing together knowledge and understanding from your full
course
This question of study, including different areas theoretical framework and media contexts.
is always This form of words will be
comparative and
You shouldshould focus
have on
studied two long form television dramas: one from List A and one from List B indicated on synoptic
both long form dramas studied. questions.
below.
Your answer should make reference to both long form television dramas you have studied: one Students who are synoptic
from List A and one from List B. (e.g. respond on more than
just one area of study in
List A List B their answer, e.g.
Mr Robot The Killing / Forbrydelsen representation, contexts,
(Season 1, Episode 1) (Season 1, Episode 1) audiences) can access the
full mark scheme.
House of Cards Borgen
(Season 1, Episode 1) (Season 1, Episode 1) A strong answer focussing
Homeland Trapped only on representation would
(Season 1, Episode 1) (Season 1, Episode 1) be capped halfway up the top
Stranger Things Deutschland 83 level.
(Season 1, Episode 1) (Season 1, Episode 1)

3* Why do long form television dramas from different countries offer different representations?
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 representations in the set episodes of the two long
form television dramas you have studied
• make judgements and reach conclusions about the reasons for the differences in representation
between the two episodes. [30]
 Section B: Long Form Television Drama Question 3 will always be the
synoptic question on the two
papers.
In question 3, you will be rewarded for drawing together knowledge and understanding from your full
course
This question of study, including different areas theoretical framework and media contexts.
is always This form of words will be
comparative and
You shouldshould focus
have on
studied two long form television dramas: one from List A and one from List B indicated on synoptic
both long form dramas studied. questions.
below.
Your answer should make reference to both long form television dramas you have studied: one Students who are synoptic
from List A and one from List B. (e.g. respond on more than
just one area of study in
List A List B their answer, e.g.
Mr Robot The Killing / Forbrydelsen representation, contexts,
(Season 1, Episode 1) (Season 1, Episode 1) audiences) can access the
full mark scheme.
House of Cards Borgen
(Season 1, Episode 1) (Season 1, Episode 1) A strong answer focussing
Homeland Trapped only on representation would
* indicates an extended
(Season 1, Episode 1) (Season 1, Episode 1) be capped halfway up the top
response question.
Stranger Things Deutschland 83 level.
(Season 1, Episode 1) (Season 1, Episode 1)

3* Why do long form television dramas from different countries offer different representations?
In your answer you must:
• consider the contexts in which long form television dramas are produced and consumed
Bullet points are •used
explain how media contexts may have influenced representations in the set episodes of the two long
to provide
form television
clarity to students so they know dramas you have studied
• they
exactly what detail make judgements
need to and reach conclusions about the reasons for the differences in representation
include in their answers.
between the two episodes. [30]
 Section B: Long Form Television Drama Question 3 will always be the
synoptic question on the two
papers.
In question 3, you will be rewarded for drawing together knowledge and understanding from your full
course
This question of study, including different areas theoretical framework and media contexts.
is always This form of words will be
comparative and
You shouldshould focus
have on
studied two long form television dramas: one from List A and one from List B indicated on synoptic
both long form dramas studied. questions.
below.
Your answer should make reference to both long form television dramas you have studied: one Students who are synoptic
from List A and one from List B. (e.g. respond on more than
just one area of study in
List A List B their answer, e.g.
Mr Robot The Killing / Forbrydelsen representation, contexts,
(Season 1, Episode 1) (Season 1, Episode 1) audiences) can access the
This question doesn’t specifically ask for theories full mark scheme.
House of Cards
(analysis or knowledge of) . However,Borgen
as shown
(Season
in the1,indicative
Episode content
1) (Season 1, Episode 1)
in the mark scheme A strong answer focussing
Homeland Trapped
students can bring relevant theory to their only on representation would
* indicates an extended
(Season
answers. This will be credited as long (Season
1, Episode 1) as it is a 1, Episode 1) be capped halfway up the top
response question.
Stranger Things
correct, Deutschland
relevant and logical use in relation to the 83 level.
(Season 1, Episode 1)
set question. (Season 1, Episode 1)

3* Why do long form television dramas from different countries offer different representations?
In your answer you must:
• consider the contexts in which long form television dramas are produced and consumed
Bullet points are •used
explain how media contexts may have influenced representations in the set episodes of the two long
to provide
form television
clarity to students so they know dramas you have studied
• they
exactly what detail make judgements
need to and reach conclusions about the reasons for the differences in representation
include in their answers.
between the two episodes. [30]
 Section B: Long Form Television Drama Question 3 will always be the
synoptic question on the two
papers.
In question 3, you will be rewarded for drawing together knowledge and understanding from your full
course
This question of study, including different areas theoretical framework and media contexts.
is always This form of words will be
comparative and
You shouldshould focus
have on
studied two long form television dramas: one from List A and one from List B indicated on synoptic
both long form dramas studied. questions.
below.
Your answer should make reference to both long form television dramas you have studied: one Students who are synoptic
from List A and one from List B. (e.g. respond on more than
just one area of study in
List A List B their answer, e.g.
Mr Robot The Killing / Forbrydelsen representation, contexts,
(Season 1, Episode 1) (Season 1, Episode 1) audiences) can access the
This question doesn’t specifically ask for theories full mark scheme.
House of Cards
(analysis or knowledge of) . However,Borgen
as shown
(Season
in the1,indicative
Episode content
1) (Season 1, Episode 1)
in the mark scheme A strong answer focussing
Homeland Trapped
students can bring relevant theory to their only on representation would
* indicates an extended
(Season
answers. This will be credited as long (Season
1, Episode 1) as it is a 1, Episode 1) be capped halfway up the top
response question.
Stranger Things
correct, Deutschland
relevant and logical use in relation to the 83 level.
(Season 1, Episode 1)
set question. (Season 1, Episode 1)
This question can draw on any area of
the theoretical framework as TV is an
in-depth study – though the analysis
3* Why do long form television dramas from different countries offer
part different representations?
of the question is always likely to
In your answer you must: be based on media language or
representation.
• consider the contexts in which long form television dramas are produced and consumed
Bullet points are •used
explain how media contexts may have influenced representations in the set episodes of the two long
to provide
form television
clarity to students so they know dramas you have studied
• they
exactly what detail make judgements
need to and reach conclusions about the reasons for the differences in representation
include in their answers.
between the two episodes. [30]
 Section B: Long Form Television Drama Question 3 will always be the
synoptic question on the two
papers.
In question 3, you will be rewarded for drawing together knowledge and understanding from your full
course
This question of study, including different areas theoretical framework and media contexts.
is always This form of words will be
comparative and
You shouldshould focus
have on
studied two long form television dramas: one from List A and one from List B indicated on synoptic
both long form dramas studied. questions.
below.
Your answer should make reference to both long form television dramas you have studied: one Students who are synoptic
from List A and one from List B. (e.g. respond on more than
just one area of study in
List A List B their answer, e.g.
Mr Robot The Killing / Forbrydelsen representation, contexts,
(Season 1, Episode 1) (Season 1, Episode 1) audiences) can access the
This question doesn’t specifically ask for theories full mark scheme.
House of Cards
(analysis or knowledge of) . However,Borgen
as shown
(Season
in the1,indicative
Episode content
1) (Season 1, Episode 1)
in the mark scheme A strong answer focussing
Homeland Trapped
students can bring relevant theory to their only on representation would
* indicates an extended
(Season
answers. This will be credited as long (Season
1, Episode 1) as it is a 1, Episode 1) be capped halfway up the top
response question.
Stranger Things
correct, Deutschland
relevant and logical use in relation to the 83 level.
(Season 1, Episode 1)
set question. (Season 1, Episode 1)
This question can draw on any area of
the theoretical framework as TV is an
in-depth study – though the analysis
3* Why do long form television dramas from different countries offer
part different representations?
of the question is always likely to
In your answer you must: be based on media language or
representation.
• consider the contexts in which long form television dramas are produced and consumed
Bullet points are •used
explain how media contexts may have influenced representations in the set episodes of the two long
to provide
form television
clarity to students so they know dramas you have studied
AO1.2 (K&U of contexts) (5%)
• they
exactly what detail make judgements
need to and reach conclusions about the reasons for the differences in representation
include in their answers.
between the two episodes. [30]
AO2.1 (analysis) (5%)

AO2.3 (judgements) (5%)