Question 1: Describe how background music can influence the mood of a television scene. Give an example of a type of music and the mood it might create.

Answer: Background music sets the mood of a scene. For example, slow, soft music can create a calm or sad mood, while fast, loud music can create excitement or tension.

Question 2: Explain what is meant by the term 'diegetic sound' in media. Provide an example.

Answer: Diegetic sound is sound that characters in the media can hear, like a phone ringing or footsteps. For example, footsteps heard by both the characters and the audience.

Question 3: Describe how sound effects can be used to make an environment feel more realistic in a film.

Answer: Sound effects like rain, traffic, or animal noises help create a believable setting, making viewers feel like they are inside that environment.

Question 4: Imagine a scene where a character is feeling scared. What type of sound might be used to show this emotion? Describe it.

Answer: High-pitched, quick sounds like tense music or sudden loud noises can show fear and increase suspense.

Question 5: Draw a simple representation of a media scene where silence is used to create tension. Label the different parts of your sketch.

Answer: A scene with a character looking around nervously, with no sound or music, emphasizing silence to build tension. Label: character, background setting, and note 'silence' as the absence of sound.

Question 6: Explain how the use of different voices (e.g., loud, soft, fast, slow) can affect the viewer’s understanding of a character’s emotions.

Answer: Loud and fast voices can indicate anger or excitement, while soft and slow voices suggest sadness or fear. Voice tone helps show how a character feels.

Question 7: Sketch a sound wave for a loud, angry shout. Describe what features your sketch should include to show volume and emotion.

Answer: The sketch should show large, sharp peaks to indicate loudness, with irregular patterns to suggest anger or intensity.

Question 8: Describe how music can be used to signal a change of scene or a new event in a media production.

Answer: A change in music style or tempo can indicate a new scene or important event, like switching from calm music to fast, intense music to show action.

Question 9: Identify and explain two ways sound can be used to manipulate the viewer’s emotional response in a media product.

Answer: Music can create suspense or happiness; loud sounds can create excitement. These elements influence how viewers feel about what they see.

Question 10: Sketch a scene where a character is listening to music. Indicate the sound source and describe how this might affect the character’s mood.

Answer: The sketch should show a character with headphones or a radio. The sound source is external, and the mood might be relaxed, happy, or distracted, depending on the music.