A Level: Media

Specifications For Year 12 

Written Paper:

What's assessed:

All areas of the theoretical framework and understanding of the media products students have engaged with.

How it's assessed 

•  Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes
• 112 marks
• 70% of AS

Questions 

 Section A will focus on Media Language and Media Representations in relation to two of the following media forms: 

 advertising and marketing / magazines / video games. 

 Section B will focus on Media Industries and Media Audiences in relation to two of the following forms: 

 Television / music video / film (industries only). 

 Section C will test students' knowledge of all four areas of the theoretical framework in relation to two of the following 

 forms: radio / newspapers / online, social and participatory media

Non Exam Assessment: Creating a Media Product