Year 10 Quiz Shows Mock Exam
You are expected to prepare your answers in advance of the exam. You will have 1 ½ hours to complete the two tasks below.
At Denham Productions, we are launching a new TV channel based on our wealth of past programming. We have realised that one element missing is a quiz show, so we hope you can help! We are keen to develop a new quiz show which targets young people between 14 and 20. The new quiz show should reflect our core values of respecting all members of society and providing good quality programming. To help us in our development of this new quiz show, please complete the tasks below. This is your chance to develop the central proramme in our new channel’s line up!
Task 1
Choose an existing quiz show and explain:
- The rules / structure of the quiz;
- What is effective about the audio/visual presentation including camera, sound and mise-en-scene;
- The appeal to the audience.
Task 2
Outline your ideas for a new quiz show, remembering that any new programme must conform to Denham Productions’ core values. You should write about:
- The rules /structure of the quiz;
- Details of prizes;
- Your inspiration - which other media texts have offered you ideas (this doesn’t have to be only quiz shows);
- The audio/visual presentation including camera, sound and mise-en-scene.
