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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.