The Eduqas Rule: The Sound of Surveillance

The Mahfouz adaptation relies heavily on recorded, digital soundscapes. Avoid acoustic or "natural" sounds unless you are showing Callum and Sephy's innocence at the beach. You should use terms like "synthetic," "sub-bass," and "distortion" to create an oppressive atmosphere.

CH 1: SUB-BASS DRONE CH 2: MEDIA DISTORTION CH 3: TINNITUS SHOCK

Concept 1: The Underlying Drone

The Big Idea: The world of Albion should never sound entirely peaceful. Even in quiet moments, the technology of the state is listening.

📝 Eduqas Terminology Bank

Sub-Bass Underscore

Very low-frequency electronic sounds. You feel these in your chest more than you hear them. Perfect for creating a sense of dread and psychological pressure.

Audio Distortion / Static

Intentionally corrupting a sound file so it sounds harsh, fuzzy, or glitchy. Use this during Kamal's news broadcasts to show the media is biased and unnatural.

Sine Wave (Tinnitus)

A pure, unbroken, high-frequency tone. Often used after an explosion sound effect to simulate the ringing in the ears of a bombing survivor.

📝 Exam Strategy: The Design Grid

Use this structure in your Eduqas exam to guarantee top marks (Point ➔ Effect ➔ Terminology).

Sound Choice (What) Impact Justification (Why) Key Terminology
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