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AQA GCSE Media Studies Workbook and Revision materials
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Aimed at the GCSE AQA Media spec, the booklets contain resources and tasks to help students cover most of the major areas of the spec and the materials provided. Although some texts will change over each year those pages are easily omitted or make for excellent introductory material.
A pack of resources including. -Revision Guide for Year 11 Media studies with range of tasks for all texts -Guide which covers most of the initial topics with information and tasks as a Unit of Work -A Homemade exam paper -A brief overview of the units and content for students
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All you need to know about choosing the Media Studies GCSE
If you find these facts fascinating, you might enjoy the Media Studies GCSE! The time to pick your GCSE options is fast-approaching so we're here to help you decide.
What is Media Studies GCSE?
From television to newspapers, radio, social media and podcasts – the Media plays a big part in our lives. It can alter our perceptions, grow our understanding and inform how we see the world. Unfortunately, with the rise of fake news, clickbait and misinformation, it can be challenging to know what's what; that's where media studies comes in! But what does the GCSE course involve? Read on to find out…
What do you do in Media Studies GCSE?
During the Media Studies GCSE, you'll look at four key areas; media language (forms and choice of language, theories of narrative, and codes and conventions of language), media representation, media industries and media audiences. You'll also study all of the following media forms: - television - film - radio - newspapers - magazines - advertising and marketing - online, social and participatory media - video games - music video
How to revise for Media Studies GCSE?
When thinking about revision, you'll need to look at how the exam is formatted; this can change depending on which exam board your education provider uses, so it's best to check (in fact, we strongly advise it!). In this article, we're using the AQA Board as an example. To pass the Media Studies GCSE, you'll have to sit two written exams and one Non-Examination Assessment (NEA). Each exam lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes and is worth 35% of your final grade, and the NEA makes up the final 30%.
Media one (the first written exam) is broken into two parts; Section A focuses on Media language and representations, you'll look at two different types of media (through a source or close study product) and answer questions. Section B focuses on Media industries and audiences; having looked at two different types of media, you'll answer an extended response question.
Media two (the second written exam) is also broken into two parts and is all about frameworks; in Section A you'll apply a framework to a source (TV-related), and in Section B, you'll apply a framework to another type of media source (like a newspaper or video game).
NEA, creating a media product here, you'll combine your ability to apply knowledge and understanding of theoretical frameworks with your ability to create media products. You'll have a choice of one of five briefs, and you'll produce a statement of intent and a media product for an intended audience. Your teachers will mark the NEA.
What jobs can you get with Media Studies GCSE?
While no single GCSE can guarantee you a job, acing the Media Studies GCSE could be the start of a fantastic career within the media industry, whether you're turning your talents to film or social media. Below we've listed a whole range of jobs that you might want to research further, having completed (and enjoyed) the GCSE.
- Advertising media buyer
- Broadcast journalist
- Editorial assistant
- Media researcher
- Photographer
- PR consultant
- Social media manager
- Television/film producer
- Web content manager
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Is Media Studies GCSE hard?
The Media Studies GCSE has a pretty high pass rate, and much of this is down to the fact that students enjoy the lessons so much, and revision doesn't feel like revision. Media Studies classes are generally pretty lively, with lots of discussions, projects and presentations - it's a fun class to be in. This, coupled with the coursework (NEA) element making up 30% of the grade, means that most students who take the course don't find it to be a difficult subject.
Another great thing about the GCSE is that it ties in well with other subjects, like religious studies, history and geography. This is all to say that taking the course will help you with other subjects and vice versa!
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We hope this article helped and you're one step closer to working out whether a Media Studies GCSE is right for you. If you want to find out more about the media industry or even want to get a head start on what the Media Studies GCSE involves, why not have a look at one of our media programmes? We have work experience programmes in Broadcast & Media and TV & Film . From radio to television, you'll get to question industry executives and complete activities that could spark ideas for your NEA project! So, what are you waiting for?!
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We currently have two versions of the GCSE Media Studies specification available so please make sure you use the correct one. The most recent version of the specification has new set media products and applies to students who will be assessed from 2025 onwards.
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Our GCSE in Media Studies helps students develop a wider understanding and appreciation of the media, both historical and contemporary, and their role in society, culture and politics. Students apply their academic knowledge in the creation of their own media production.
Specification code: J200 Qualification number: 603/2069/2 This qualification is available in English only First teaching 2023, with first assessment 2025
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Summary of assessment.
There are three Units to complete.
Unit 1: Exploring the Media
Section A: Representations assesses your knowledge and understanding of the representation of gender and events in relation to any of the media forms studied – advertising, video games and newspapers. There is one stepped question based on unseen print-based resource material related to advertising, video games or newspapers.
Section B: Music assesses your knowledge and understanding of media language, representation, media industries and audiences. There is one stepped question and two single questions.
Unit 2: Understanding Television and Film
Section A: Wales on Television assesses your knowledge of media industries, audiences, media language and representation. There is one stepped question based on the set ‘Wales on Television’ product chosen by the centre. The final part of this question requires an extended response where the quality of written communication will be assessed.
Section B: Contemporary Hollywood Film assesses your knowledge and understanding of media industries, audiences and media language. There is one stepped question and two single questions.
Unit 3: Creating Media
- A media production, including individual research and planning, created in response to a choice of briefs set by WJEC, and applying knowledge and understanding of key concepts.
- An individual reflective analysis of the production.
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The following pdf files from WJEC’s website will open in new tabs. The exam boards also provide some modified papers which can be accessed by clicking this link .
Assessment Objectives
AO1: Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the key concepts of media studies
AO2 :Apply knowledge and understanding of the key concepts of media studies to analyse media products and evaluate your own practical work
AO3: Research, develop and create media products for an intended audience, by applying knowledge and understanding of concepts of media studies to communicate meaning.
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Non-exam assessment submission deadline for GCSE Media Studies (8572/C) June 2024 series Schools and colleges may set their own internal deadlines.
Exam for GCSE Media Studies Paper 1 (8572/1) June 2024 series Start time: pm Duration: 1h 30m
Preliminary Material for GCSE Media Studies (8572/2/TN) June 2024 series GCSE Media Studies preliminary materials issued 20th May. Available on Centre Services at aqa.org.uk and dispatched as paper copy from actual entries late April
Exam for GCSE Media Studies Paper 2 (8572/2) June 2024 series Start time: pm Duration: 1h 30m
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GCSE Media Studies learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers. ... In media studies, representation is the way aspects of society, such as gender, age or ethnicity, are ...
GCSE Media Studies. 8572. Find all the information, support and resources you need to deliver our specification. Teaching from: September 2017. Exams from: June 2019. QAN code: 603/2105/2.
Paper 1 Media One (MS) Paper 2 Media Two (QP) Paper 2 Media Two (MS) Visit all of our AQA GCSE Past Papers here. Exam paper questions organised by topic and difficulty. Our worksheets cover all topics from GCSE, IGCSE and A Level courses. Give them a try and see how you do!
The briefs. To complete the NEA, students must independently create a media product in response to a brief set by AQA. AQA will release five briefs on 1 March in the year preceding the exam via Secure Key Materials. These briefs will change annually. The briefs will be linked to the GCSE Media Studies CSPs. AQA will specify the media form and ...
Specification at a glance. GCSE Media Studies. 8572. GCSE Media Studies (8572) Contents list. Download Published 9 August 2019 | PDF | 631.3 KB. Specification at a glance. This qualification is linear. Linear means that students will sit all their exams and submit all their non-exam assessment at the end of the course.
The Eduqas GCSE in Media Studies offers a broad, coherent and engaging course of study which enables learners to: Demonstrate skills of enquiry, critical thinking, decision-making and analysis. Acquire knowledge and understanding of a range of important media issues. Develop appreciation and critical understanding of the media and their role ...
GCSE Media Studies provides students the opportunity to engage all aspects of the media, including important theories of representation and audience. You will also be required to apply your knowledge of these frameworks through the creation of your own media products. ... There are two examination papers and a coursework brief to complete ...
pptx, 1.3 MB. Comprehensive 102-page scheme of work with all 28 lesson plans and associated PowerPoints for AQA GCSE Media Studies. Bundle also includes paper-based reading material for learners. This is the perfect bundle to adapt and use for GCSE Media Studies delivery; scheme of work and lesson plans are all in editable Microsoft Word format.
A pack of resources including. -Revision Guide for Year 11 Media studies with range of tasks for all texts. -Guide which covers most of the initial topics with information and tasks as a Unit of Work. -A Homemade exam paper. -A brief overview of the units and content for students. Please feel free to check out some of my free resources to get a ...
Component 01: Television and Promoting Media. Section A. Television: Learners will engage with one in-depth study covering contemporary and historic television products, responding to questions covering the whole of the theoretical framework and a range of media contexts. Section B. Promoting Media: Learners will study advertising and marketing ...
Ofqual have confirmed that candidates taking GCSE Media Studies in summer 2022 can submit prototypes or mock-ups, with supporting evidence as necessary if they have not been able to produce a finished product for their NEA production. Further information can be found in the Changes for 2022 section of our website.
To pass the Media Studies GCSE, you'll have to sit two written exams and one Non-Examination Assessment (NEA). Each exam lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes and is worth 35% of your final grade, and the NEA makes up the final 30%. Media one (the first written exam) is broken into two parts; Section A focuses on Media language and representations, you ...
GCSE Media Studies (8572) Assessment resources. Refine. Search resources: Filter . Filter. Done. Resource type "resourcetype" Answers and commentaries (2) Candidate record forms (4) Centre declaration sheets (4) Examiner reports ...
Here is my 2019 Media studies coursework AQA.I chose brief 5, making a 2 minute sci-fi films. I made the video based on a diary entry of someone who is exper...
Our GCSE in Media Studies helps students develop a wider understanding and appreciation of the media, both historical and contemporary, and their role in society, culture and politics. Students apply their academic knowledge in the creation of their own media production. Specification code: J200. Qualification number: 603/2069/2.
Theoretical Framework. This GCSE Media Studies specification is based on the theoretical framework for exploring and creating media. The framework is based on four inter-related areas: media language: how the media through their forms, codes and conventions communicate meanings.
Media Studies. We need to understand and evaluate our relationship with the media because it plays such a significant role in society and shapes our perceptions of the world. Media studies gives us the tools to critically assess the themes, representations, and ideologies encoded within media messages. There are also critical frameworks to help ...
Subject content. GCSE Media Studies engages students in the in depth study of media products in relation to the four areas of the theoretical framework: media audiences. Students are required to study media products from all of the following media forms: Film is an inextricable part of the wider media landscape, which is intimately connected ...
Summary of Assessment. There are three Units to complete. Unit 1: Exploring the Media. Section A: Representations assesses your knowledge and understanding of the representation of gender and events in relation to any of the media forms studied - advertising, video games and newspapers.There is one stepped question based on unseen print-based resource material related to advertising, video ...
By taking a course in Creative iMedia you will be opening a pathway to the creative industries which covers a whole range of different sectors including TV, video, photography, film, radio and games design. The scope is massive, for example £2.48 billion was spent in the UK on film and high end TV productions in 2020 and this figure is only ...
May 2024. 7 May. Non-exam assessment submission deadline for GCSE Media Studies (8572/C) June 2024 series. Schools and colleges may set their own internal deadlines. 13 May. Exam for GCSE Media Studies Paper 1 (8572/1) June 2024 series. Start time: pm. Duration: 1h 30m. 20 May.
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