Media Studies A-Level
Uses of media
What Uses of media means in Media Studies A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Uses of media
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Ways audiences use media differently, such as for information, escapism, identity affirmation, social connection or status.
Topics that use Uses of media
- Media audiences (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Audience interpretation
- Cultural context
- Demographic categorisation
- Fan audience
- Fan culture
- Historical context
- Mass audiences
- Media technologies and platforms
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