Media Key Stage 4

KS4

The GCSE course is divided into 3 coursework assignments worth 60% and an exam at the end of YR11 worth 40%.  The exam topic changes each year, examples are:

  • Sitcom
  • Popular Press
  • Action Adventure Films

Assignment 1 - Introduction To Media

Students will learn about promoting techniques, analyse various Advertising & Marketing Strategies and produce their own Advertising Campaign for a product of their choice.

Assignment 2 - Cross Media Study

This unit analysis the way Media providers & institutions operate across the broadcast Print & Media Platforms.

Students will focus on the Film or Music Industry and produce two linked pieces from different Media platforms.

Assignment 3 - The Major production

This is the final assignment and is worth half of the coursework mark - and a massive 30% of the GCSE.

Students will study the Representation of Gender in relation to teenage magazines and produce a final piece which aims to challenge gender stereotypes.

QUALIFICATION: GCSE EXAM BOARD: AQA (SYLLABUS 4810)

 
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