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First blog task 

1) Which part of Media are you looking forward to the most?

I’m really looking forward to the photography part of Media because I like taking pictures and being creative. I want to learn how to take better photos and how to edit them properly.


2) What knowledge and skills do you hope to learn in the media?

To be able to understand all types of media and to be able to understand the purpose of media.


3) What grade are you realistically hoping to achieve in Media?

I would like to be able to achieve at least a grade 6 or 7.


4) What device do you use most to access the media? (The media = news, TV, music, film, social media etc.) 

Mostly my phone to use social media and also Tv to watch news. 


5) What is your average 'screen time' (or equivalent) on your phone each day. Is this about right, too little or too much? Why? 

Sometimes it can be too much but I have learnt to control my time on my phone so it can be just about right.


6) What was the last TV programme or film you watched?

I just finished the prison break series and now I'm starting to watch Dexter. 


7) What device or subscription do you use to listen to music?

I use Spotify premium.


8) Do you play videogames? If so, what do you play games on and what is your favourite game?

It's a rare time that I play videogames but if I do I play GTA 5 or jumunji.


9) Are you on social media? If so, what social media do you have and why do you like it? 

Yes, I am on social media. For example tikok, snapchat, instagram, facebook. I mainly like instagram ,snapchat and tiktok because i can communicate with my friends outside of the uk. 


10) Finally, do you think the media is a positive or negative thing for young people? Why?

It can be both positive and negative because social media ruins peoples mental health and can be dangerous as u don't know who's behind the screen as for the other it can be positive.

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