Media Studies

Assessment

The A Level is assessed in two 120-minute exams and one coursework module. Paper 1, Section A will focus on Media Language and Media Representations in advertising and marketing as well as music video. Section B will focus on Media Industries and Media Audiences. Questions in this section test knowledge of radio, newspapers and film. Paper 2 will focus on the in-depth media forms of television, magazines and online, social and participatory media/video games. There will be one medium-length unseen analysis question and three essay questions. Non-exam assessment is worth 30% of the A Level and asks students to apply their knowledge of the theoretical framework and create their own media products. Students will produce a statement of intent and a cross-media production made for an intended audience.