KS4 Curriculum Booklet

Media Studies (GCSE Level 1/2 A*-G)

Subject Leader: Mr A Lucas

Examination Board: AQA 3571

Assessment Requirements 40% Examination 60% Coursework

Course Outline Examination 40% Unit 1: Investigating the Media

 1 hour 30 minutes  Set topic for study  Pre-release brief- 4 tasks, equally weighted

Controlled Assessment –Coursework 60% Unit 2: Understanding the Media Three Coursework Assignments:  Introduction to the Media.

 Cross Media Study.  Practical Production.

Coursework tasks are set by the exam board. Assignment Bank 1: Introduction to the Media 15 marks  Analytical response (10 marks) and practical production (5 marks).  Primary focus on media language and audience.  500 words. Assignment Bank 2: Cross Media Study 30 marks  Analysis / explanation (20 marks) and practical production (10 marks).  Primary focus on representation and institutions.  1000 words.

Assignment Bank 3: Practical Production and Evaluation  Planning, research, presentation (15 marks).  Construct and evaluate: 700 -800 words (30 marks).

Expectations Students will be expected to work independently and show commitment to producing high quality work both in and out of class.