Garth Hill CollegeMedia Studies - Curriculum Page
This is a notice of an exam board change in GCSE Media Studies. We will be moving from AQA to Eduqas (WJEC). As Media studies really does need to stay contemporary, all exam boards are currently undergoing updates in their case studies and are in correspondence with teachers across the country asking for feedback on proposed changes, so this is the perfect time to change. Ultimately, due to OFQUAL regulations, the exam boards follow very much the same general structure, so the layout and design of the course will not be very different from what we have been delivering here already. The case studies will change.
If you have any questions about this change, or about GCSE Media Studies in general, please do contact Mrs Amos and she will be happy to discuss the course with you.
Subject Leader: Mrs Amos
If you have any queries or concerns, please email c-amos@garthhillcollege.com
Media GCSE - Years 10 and 11
Year 10
Exam board:
Eduqas (WJEC)
Content
- Component 1 (40%): A written exam of one hour and thirty minutes, comprising questions focused on the theoretical framework which underpins all Media Studies texts: industry, language, audience and representation – specifically Magazines, Film, Newspapers, Print Advertisements, Radio and Video Games.
- Component 2 (30%): A written exam of one hour and thirty minutes, comprising questions focused on analysing media products through media language and the context of media – specifically Television, Music Videos and Online Media.
- Component 3: Non-exam assessment (30%): A practical unit where students are encouraged to explore their creativity. Students are offered a choice of topics and formats relating to an over-arching (annually changing) theme. Students are expected to produce one media product and a supporting statement of intent.
Assessment
- Exam: Papers 1 and 2 are worth 70% of the GCSE.
Non-exam Assessment: Practical production is worth 30% of the GCSE.
Assessment Schedule
Year 11
Exam board:
AQA Course code: 8572
Content
- Paper 1: A written exam of one hour and thirty minutes, comprising questions focused on the theoretical framework which underpins all Media Studies texts: industry, language, audience and representation.
- Paper 2: A written exam of one hour and thirty minutes, comprising questions focused on analysing media products through media language and the context of media.
- Non-exam assessment: A practical unit where students are encouraged to explore their creativity. Students are offered a choice of topics and formats relating to an over-arching (annually changing) theme. Students are expected to produce one media product and a supporting statement.
Assessment
- Exam: Papers 1 and 2 are worth 70% of the GCSE.
- Non-exam Assessment: Practical production is worth 30% of the GCSE
Home Learning
Pupils are set regular home learning tasks to consolidate classroom learning such as reading print media or watching a broadcast set by the teacher, writing up analyses of media texts or completing preparation materials for future topics.
How Parents and Carers Can Support
Parents can support pupils by ensuring they are engaging with media texts in order to broaden their knowledge of media platforms (print, broadcasting and e-media), and ensure Home Learning is completed so that pupils can benefit fully from the resources and lessons they are given.
Additional Support Available/Useful Links
http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/media-studies/specifications/AQA-8572-SP-2017.PDF
Reading List
- Pupils can begin background reading through the following website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/ztnygk7
- Pupils should also be engaging with a variety of media such as reading a range of newspapers and magazines, watching varied genres of broadcasting (documentaries, the news, films, TV dramas etc.) and exploring a range of appropriate websites (BBC News, C4, Sky News etc,).
Assessment Schedule
Knowledge Organisers