Has the figure of the vampire been reinvented in order to inject new blood into a well-established genre?
Do cult US animations like The Simpsons and South Park challenge or reinforce political correctness?
'Wars might change but the fears remain the same.' How and why contemporary war films tap into universal fears and anxieties concerning conflict and violence.Possible texts: The Hurt Locker, Saving Private Ryan, Black Hawk Down
Do contemporary science fiction hybrids appeal to an audience by tapping into post-apocalyptic fears and anxieties? Possible texts: I am Legend/28 Weeks Later
In what ways does (500) Days of Summer challenge and augment the typical conventions of the romantic comedy genre and what values/ideologies are consequently presented to contemporary audiences regarding romance and relationships?
Advertisements like the recent ones for John Lewis, M&S and Warburton are typical of the postmodern trend in advertising for downplaying the product itself, focusing instead on the creation of a distinctive brand personality.
Texts such as The Lovely Bones, in their foregrounding of religious and supernatural elements, are characteristic of the backlash against the rationality and cynicism of contemporary culture.
Why have science and technology taken the primary role in TV crime shows?
"Remakes limit the potential for quality with no regard for the actual product and total regard for its marketability." Have film remakes been as successful as the originals and why?
How and why has the Twilight saga been used to promote conservative ideologies to young people?
The media is increasingly fuelling the climate of fear about the immediate threat of terrorism‟ using “Spooks‟ as a key text.
What determines brands public images? A study of media-based brand management techniques employed by M&S, McDonalds, Nike and Virgin.
Are newspapers a 'dead' media or do they still exert significant influence on society?Possible texts: The Sun/The Telegraph/BBC news website
To what extent do contemporary science fiction hybrids appeal to an audience by tapping into post-apocalyptic fears and anxieties?
“Alternative media quickly evolve into the mainstream.” Why might this be so? Discuss with regard to the marketing of the artist Dizzee Rascal.
'Strictly Come Dancing' and 'Dancing on Ice': Fun talent shows aimed at bringing together whole family audiences, or clever marketing tools to further the careers of minor celebrities?
Do cult US animations like The Simpsons and South Park challenge or reinforce political correctness?
'Wars might change but the fears remain the same.' How and why contemporary war films tap into universal fears and anxieties concerning conflict and violence.Possible texts: The Hurt Locker, Saving Private Ryan, Black Hawk Down
Do contemporary science fiction hybrids appeal to an audience by tapping into post-apocalyptic fears and anxieties? Possible texts: I am Legend/28 Weeks Later
In what ways does (500) Days of Summer challenge and augment the typical conventions of the romantic comedy genre and what values/ideologies are consequently presented to contemporary audiences regarding romance and relationships?
Advertisements like the recent ones for John Lewis, M&S and Warburton are typical of the postmodern trend in advertising for downplaying the product itself, focusing instead on the creation of a distinctive brand personality.
Texts such as The Lovely Bones, in their foregrounding of religious and supernatural elements, are characteristic of the backlash against the rationality and cynicism of contemporary culture.
Why have science and technology taken the primary role in TV crime shows?
"Remakes limit the potential for quality with no regard for the actual product and total regard for its marketability." Have film remakes been as successful as the originals and why?
How and why has the Twilight saga been used to promote conservative ideologies to young people?
The media is increasingly fuelling the climate of fear about the immediate threat of terrorism‟ using “Spooks‟ as a key text.
What determines brands public images? A study of media-based brand management techniques employed by M&S, McDonalds, Nike and Virgin.
Are newspapers a 'dead' media or do they still exert significant influence on society?Possible texts: The Sun/The Telegraph/BBC news website
To what extent do contemporary science fiction hybrids appeal to an audience by tapping into post-apocalyptic fears and anxieties?
“Alternative media quickly evolve into the mainstream.” Why might this be so? Discuss with regard to the marketing of the artist Dizzee Rascal.
'Strictly Come Dancing' and 'Dancing on Ice': Fun talent shows aimed at bringing together whole family audiences, or clever marketing tools to further the careers of minor celebrities?
Britain's press has been using increasingly aggressive journalism in order to maintain its place in the media marketplace. Many legal professionals have called for stricter control of the press through legislation - is this right?