Studies MODULE COURSE CONTENT ASSESSMENT AS (Year 13) Module One You will explore the media through a External Exam Media study of genre, narrative and Representation representation. This will involve 2 hours and Responses examining a wide range of texts including 30 minutes film, websites and music videos. You will 25% of A2 consider how different audiences respond to them and why this may be the case. Module Two This module allows you to demonstrate Coursework Media your skills, knowledge and understanding Production of the This will be achieved through 3 Linked Pieces Processes theoretical and practical means and will 25% of A2 give you an opportunity to produce your own media text for example a magazine front cover. A LEVEL (Year 14) Module Three This unit develops the knowledge and Coursework Media skills acquired during AS study. It will Investigation involve independent research and 3 Linked Pieces investigation. This will give you the basis 25% of A2 and Production to produce and evaluate your own media text. This has to be completed individually and so allows you to negotiate any idea you have with your teacher. Module Four This module requires thorough research External Exam Media—Text, into three media industries for example Industry and film, magazine and advertising. You will 2 hours Production develop understanding of the connections 30 minutes between different elements of Media 25% of A2 Studies such as production, distribution
Studies MODULE COURSE CONTENT ASSESSMENT AS (Year 13) Module One Media Representation and Responses You will explore the media through a study of genre, narrative and representation. This will involve examining a wide range of texts including film, websites and music videos. You will consider how different audiences respond to them and why this may be the case. External Exam 2 hours 30 minutes 25% of A2 Module Two Media Production Processes This module allows you to demonstrate your skills, knowledge and understanding of the This will be achieved through theoretical and practical means and will give you an opportunity to produce your own media text for example a magazine front cover. Coursework 3 Linked Pieces 25% of A2 A LEVEL (Year 14) Module Three Media Investigation and Production This unit develops the knowledge and skills acquired during AS study. It will involve independent research and investigation. This will give you the basis to produce and evaluate your own media text. This has to be completed individually and so allows you to negotiate any idea you have with your teacher. Coursework 3 Linked Pieces 25% of A2 Module Four Media—Text, Industry and Production This module requires thorough research into three media industries for example film, magazine and advertising. You will develop understanding of the connections between different elements of Media Studies such as production, distribution External Exam 2 hours 30 minutes 25% of A2
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