Media/Film/Tv Studies

Assessment

Media One: Exam 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 • 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: Exam 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 unseen analysis question. Three essay questions (25 marks), one of which is an extended response question and one of which is a synoptic question. Media Three: Non-Exam Assessment • 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 Tasks Students produce: • A statement of intent • A cross-media production made for an intended audience.