Media Studies Exam 2014

A written examination paper of two and a half hours, assessing AO1 and AO2. This

will consist of three compulsory questions:

Question 1 requires an analysis of an audio/visual or print-based

extract (40).

Questions 2 and 3 will be based on representation and audience issues and

may be subdivided where appropriate (30 and 30).

Note: for questions 2 & 3, candidates will be expected to draw on their own studies of

representation and audience response issues.

Assessment objective 1

Demonstrate knowledge and

understanding of media concepts,

contexts and critical debates.

Candidates characteristically:

a) communicate detailed knowledge

and understanding of media

concepts

b) create and sustain well-organised

and coherent arguments linked to

media contexts and critical debates

c) structure and organise their writing

using an appropriate register

d) communicate content and meaning

through expressive and accurate

writing.

Assessment objective 2

Apply knowledge and understanding

when analysing media products and

processes and evaluating their own

practical work, to show how meanings

and responses are created.

Candidates characteristically:

a) communicate an excellent,

informed understanding of media

forms, codes and conventions

b) explore through detailed analysis

of media products and processes

how these aspects create meaning

c) evaluate their own work with close

reference to these aspects and the

shaping of audience/user

response.