Media Studies

Assessment

Internal interim and landmark assessments occur once every half term, per teacher, with assessments being made using OCR criteria. There is a combination of knowledge based and exam style questions throughout the different stages of the practical project. The students are also formally assessed during the internal Year 12 and mock examination periods. At the end of the course, the students sit two external written examinations based on the work that they have studied during the two years. Paper 1: News and Media Language and Representation 32.5% Students will answer a variety of short and longer questions focusing on an in-depth study of news in the UK and representation in advertising and music videos. The students will study these through media products set by OCR. Paper 2: Media Industries and Audiences, and Long Form Television Drama 37.5% Students will answer a variety of short and longer questions exploring media industries and audience, and television drama. Prior to the examination, the students will complete an in-depth study of two television dramas, with one being the study of a European drama. These media products are set by OCR Non-Examination Assessment – Making Media 30% The practical element of the course will require students to research, create and evaluate their own cross-media products. The students will respond to a brief set by OCR in June of Year 12. The practical element is completed individually and the school provides students with filming and editing equipment.