Media/Film/Tv Studies

Assessment

30% coursework and 70% external examinations. Component 1: Meanings and Representations in the Media. Written examination: 2 hours. 30% of qualification. This component covers all of the following media forms: music videos, video games, advertising, film marketing, newspapers and radio news/current affairs programmes. The exam consists of three sections: • Section A: Media Language and Meanings - One extended response question based on two media products, either from the same form or from two different forms. • Section B: Representations and Meanings - One extended response question based on two media products, either from the same form or from two different forms. There will be a choice of two questions. One question in Section A or Section B will be based on evaluation of relevant theories. • Section C: Contextual Study – Representations - One extended response question based on two media products, either from the same form or from two different forms. Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth. Written examination: 3 hours. 40% of qualification This component assesses knowledge and understanding of media language, representation, industry and audiences. The exam consists of three sections: • Section A – Television in the Global Age • Study one option from a choice of three including two set products One two-part question based on both of the set products studied. • Section B – Magazines: Mainstream and Alternative Media. • Study one option from a choice of three including two set products. One two-part question based on both of the set products studied. • Section C – Media in the Online Age. • Study one option from a choice of three including two set products. One two-part question based on both of the set products studied. Component 3: Cross-Media Production. Non exam assessment 30% of qualification An individual cross-media production based on two forms in response to a choice of briefs set by WJEC, applying knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework and digital convergence.