New for September 2011
2 controlled assessments 30% each 1 exam 40%
Controlled assessment Work individually to produce a portfolio containing an assignment and production piece based on two texts Can be a written essay, power point or podcast Focuses on key concepts of media language and representation Can be based on pop music, celebrity, soap opera or video games
Exam – 1 hour 45 minutes can be either moving image or print Split into 2 sections: analysis and response to an unseen media extract; response based on understanding of institutions and audiences
Controlled assessment Either working individually or as part of a group produce a major practical production in response to a brief Assessment is based on skills in research, planning, construction and evaluation