Media/Film/Tv Studies

Assessment

Assessment is by examination and coursework (examination 70% and course work 30% in) at. Paper 1 is a 2 hour exam focusing on Media Language and Representation in Section A and Media Industries and Media Audiences in Section B. Close study products and unseen text feature in this exam. Paper 2 is a 2 hour exam focusing on media forms including television, magazines and online,social and participatory media/video games. There are 3 essays and one medium length unseen analysis questions. Both exams are worth 84 marks each and total 70% of the qualification. Coursework consists of two cross-media products produced to specific briefs and must contain a statement of intent. This accounts for 30% of the qualification.