Exam Outline

Structure

§  2 hour exam

§  Total of 100 marks

§  Section A – 2 questions on coursework worth 25 marks each (50 marks)

§  Section B – media theory question on postmodernism (50 marks)

Section A – Theoretical Evaluation of Production

Q1a – describe and evaluate skills development over the course of production work from AS to A2

§  Digital technology

§  Creativity

§  Research and planning

§  Post-production

§  Using conventions from real media texts

Q1b – evaluate production in relation to a media concept

§  Genre

§  Narrative

§  Representation

§  Audience

§  Media theory and language

Section B - Contemporary Media Issues

Q2 - Postmodernism

§  Case studies – films / video games / tv / music videos

§  Issues and debates

§  Your own independent research

§  Contemporary issues

§  Audience

§  Industry