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GCSE Media Studies
Component 1: Exploring the Media
Written examination
1 Hour 30 Minutes
40% of Qualification
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Section A: Media Language and Representation
You will be asked about TWO of the following media forms:
Marketing (Film Posters)
Print Advertisements
Magazines
Newspapers
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Section B: Media Industries and Audiences
You will be asked about TWO of the following media forms:
Film
Newspapers
Radio
Video Games
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Component 2: Understanding Media Forms and Products
Written examination
1 Hour 30 Minutes
30% of Qualification
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Section A: Television
You will be asked about TWO of the following media forms:
Luther
The Sweeney
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Section B: Music
You will be asked about TWO of the following media forms:
Bad Blood (Taylor Swift)
Uptown Funk (Bruno Mars)
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Component 2: Understanding Media Forms and Products
Written examination
1 Hour 30 Minutes
30% of Qualification
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Section A: Television
You will be asked about TWO of the following media forms:
Luther
The Sweeney
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Section B: Music
You will be asked about TWO of the following media forms:
Bad Blood (Taylor Swift)
Uptown Funk (Bruno Mars)
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Component 3: Creating Media Products
Non-exam assessment
30% of Qualification
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An individual media production for an intended audience in response to a choice of briefs set by WJEC applying knowledge and understanding of media language and representation.
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