Media/Film/Tv Studies
The Long Eaton School - Derbyshire
01159732438
Thoresby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 3NP
Course summary

Media One Examination: Written Exam (2 hours, 84 Marks 35% of the course) Section A will focus on Media Language and Media Representations. Questions in this paper will test the following forms: Advertising and Marketing and Music Videos. Section B will focus on Media Industries and Media Audiences. Questions in this paper can test any two of the following forms: Radio, Newspapers, Film( industries only) • 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 Examination: Written Exam (2 hours, 84 Marks 35% of the course) Questions will focus on the in-depth media forms of television, magazines and online, social and participatory media/video games. • 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 Examination Assessment (NEA): 60 Marks - 30% of the final assessment This final component is coursework, not an examination, and requires students to create a media product based around a topic (one of six) provided by the exam board, which changes annually.

Entry requirements

GCSE English Language or Media Grade 5.

How you'll be assessed

Students will be assessed on: application of knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework as well as their practical skills relating to the media format of their choice. This NEA is assessed by teachers and moderated by AQA. Students produce: • A statement of intent • A cross-media production made for an intended audience

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressThoresby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 3NP