Media/Film/Tv Studies

Assessment

Component 1 written exam Media Products, Industries and Audiences 2 hours 15 minutes 90 marks 35% of qualification Section A: Analysing Media Language and Representation This section assesses media language and representation in relation to two of the following media forms: advertising, marketing, music video or newspapers. Section B: Understanding Media Industries and Audiences This section assesses two of the following media forms – advertising, marketing, film, newspapers, radio, video games – and media contexts. Component 2 written exam Media Forms and Products in Depth 2 hours 30 minutes 90 marks 35% of qualification Section A – Television in the Global Age Section B – Magazines: Mainstream and Alternative Media Section C – Media in the Online Age Component 3: Cross-Media Production Non exam assessment (NEA) 60 marks 30% of qualification Based on a new production brief set by the exam board each year, you will be asked to research, plan and produce a cross media production. Briefs can include TV, Music promotion, Magazine production, Film marketing or website production. It must conform to a genre outlined by the exam board and fulfil the required industry and audience requirements.