Media
Media Studies
- Course title: GCSE Media Studies
- Course leader: Mr M Oakley moakley@waseleyhills.worcs.sch.uk
- Examination board: WJEC / EDUQAS
STRUCTURE OF ASSESSMENT
Component 1: Exploring the Media
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes = 40% of qualification
Section A: Exploring Media Language and Representation
Section B: Exploring Media Industries and Audiences
Component 2: Understanding Media Forms and Products
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes = 30% of qualification
Section A: Television
Section B: Music (music videos and online media)
Component 3: Creating Media Products
Non-exam assessment = 30% of qualification
An individual media production for an intended audience in response to a choice of briefs set by WJEC, applying knowledge and understanding of media language and representation.
Revision Materials
Key Media Concepts: BBC Bitesize
EDUQAS : Youtube videos