Examined in June 2009 and June 2010
Examination Board: OCR
The Media Studies specification ensures the placing of contemporary media in an historical context and an understanding of the key media concepts of language, representation, audiences and institutions.
Through the coursework (in making videos, magazine covers, etc), students will have plenty of opportunities to show what they can do and to be creative.
SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT
Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
Two modules are studied at AS. No previous knowledge of the subject is required.
| UNIT | LEVEL | TOPIC | MODE OF ASSESSMENT | DURATION | WEIGHTING |
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| AS | A | |||||
| 1 | AS | Foundation Portfolio in Media |
Coursework | n/a | 50 % | 25 % |
| 2 | AS | Key Media Concepts (TV Drama) |
Written Examination | 2 hours | 50 % | 25 % |
| A2 | ||||||
| Two modules are also studied at A2 | ||||||
| UNIT | LEVEL | TOPIC | MODE OF ASSESSMENT | DURATION | WEIGHTING A2 | |
| 3 | A2 | Advanced Portfolio in Media | Coursework | n/a | 25 % | |
| 4 | A2 | Critical Perspectives | Written Examination | 2 hours | 25 % | |
THE 6TH FORM // INTRODUCTION // SUBJECTS // STUDENT STORIES // 6TH FORM WORK GALLERY
