Media/Film/Tv Studies

Assessment

Media One – What’s assessed? Section A will focus on Media Language and Media Representations. Questions in this section will test the following forms: · advertising and marketing · music video. Section B will focus on Media Industries and Media Audiences. Questions in this section can test any two of the following forms: · radio · newspapers · film (industries only) How it’s assessed? · Written exam: 2 hours · 84 marks · 35% of A-level Questions · A range of questions relating to an unseen source and Close Study Products. · Two essay questions (20 marks), one of which is an extended response question. Media Two – What’s assessed? Questions will focus on the in-depth media forms of television, magazines and online, social and participatory media/video games. How it’s assessed? · Written exam: 2 hours · 84 marks · 35% of A-level Questions · One medium-length unseen analysis question. · Three essay questions (25 marks), one of which is an extended response question and one of which is a synoptic question. Non-exam assessment: Creating a cross-media production – What’s assessed? · Application of knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework. · Ability to create media products. How it’s assessed? · A choice of one of six annually changing briefs, set by AQA. · 60 marks · 30% of A-level · Assessed by teachers · Moderated by AQA Tasks Students produce: · a statement of intent · a cross-media production made for an intended audience.