1. GCSE Journalism in the Media and Communications Industry (JMC) Mon 9 th MarchTullylagan, Cookstown Tues 10 th MarchCorr's Corner

2. Agenda 1.00 pm Welcome and Introduction 1.15 pm JMC presentation 3.15 pm Close

3. Changes to Journalism Overview: Remains a 3 unit award 2 units controlled assessment, 1 unit examined Weightings of units redistributed Increase in content required Quality of written communication (QWC), now embedded in the mark scheme

4. Progression from KS3 English with Media Education engagement with media and multi-media enhance creativity opportunities to become critical, creative, effective communicators writing and presenting in different media convey information creatively and appropriately

5. Assessment overview ContentAssessmentWeightingAvailability Unit 1 The Journalism Industry & Skills for Journalism External Examination: 1 hour 30 mins 40% January & Summer Unit 2 Communication & Print Controlled Assessment: Production of original story in 2 formats 30%Summer Unit 3 Broadcast Media & Communications Controlled Assessment: Production of broadcast scripts from pre-release materials 30%Summer

6. Assessment Objectives (AOs) AO1Recall, select and communicate knowledge and understanding of the specified content in context AO2Analyse and respond to media texts, evaluate data and make reasoned judgements AO3Demonstrate research and planning skills; carry out investigations; and gather, record and analyse information AO4Construct and evaluate own media items and present them in a manner appropriate for audience and purpose.

7. AO weightings Assessment Objectives Component weighting Overall weighting Unit 1 40% Unit 2 30% Unit 3 30%100% AO115%0%5%20% AO215%5% 25% AO30%15%10%25% AO410% 30%

8. Unit 1 The Journalism Industry & Skills for Journalism 1 hr 30 mins examination; weighting 40% Shorter response knowledge based questions Longer response questions assessing understanding and application of the concepts covered The 1hr 30min examination paper is divided into three parts: –Section A will test AO 1 - knowledge –Section B will be used to test aspects of AO 2 and 4 – analysis/evaluation/construction –Section C will be used to test different facets of AO 2 and 4.

9. Unit 2 Communication & Print Controlled assessment: weighting 30% Specification: section 6.3.1, p.18 Production of 2 pieces for portfolio based on research into one original story: –One local compact newspaper format (400 words) –One online broadsheet (500 words) Log and contacts book to be kept during production to show how the research and 2 pieces of writing have developed

10. Unit 2 contd Communication & Print continued Stories could be based on: –a local issue (environmental, human interest, etc) –a school issue –a local or regional achiever AO2Analyse and respond to media texts, evaluate data and make reasoned judgements 5% AO3Demonstrate research and planning skills; carry out investigations; and gather, record and analyse information 15% AO4Construct and evaluate their own media items; present them in a manner appropriate for audience and purpose 10%

11. Unit 2 contd Communication & Print continued The portfolio must show an understanding of: how to gather information for news stories and feature writing; what makes a good story; legal constraints and ethical issues; the target readership of the different print media; the appropriate presentational features of the different print media.

12. Unit 3 Broadcast Media & Communications Controlled assessment: weighting 30% Specification: section 6.3.2, p.19 Production of 2 scripts – format to vary each year e.g. radio, TV, web, etc Media format e.g. Radio, TV, internet, announced in September (first issue 2010) Pre-release elements will have to be adapted within a given timescale.

13. Unit 3 contd AO1Recall, select and communicate knowledge and understanding of the specified content in context 5% AO2Analyse and respond to media texts, evaluate data and make reasoned judgements 5% AO3Demonstrate research and planning skills; carry out investigations; and gather, record and analyse information 10% AO4Construct and evaluate their own media items; present them in a manner appropriate for audience and purpose 10% Specimen Assessment Materials p. 41

14. Overall suggested time for the task – 20 hours 3 Minute 5.30pm News Bulletin – 7 weeks to review pre-release material and complete final script –review sources, select and prioritise, create script 2 Minute 6.00pm News Package – 5 weeks to review pre-release material and complete final script –review sources, evaluate data, check accuracy, select and prioritise, create script Unit 3 schedule

15. Controlled Assessment rules Task setting – high level, tasks set by CCEA. Unit 2 is self changing each year due to requirement for originality Task taking – time or word limits; supervision of planning and final pieces; control of resources and access Task marking – marked by you, moderated by us.

16. Planning and Research Research not contributing directly to assessable outcomes can be carried out without supervision Other research may be completed under limited supervision – requirements clearly specified Planning and research can be completed in groups but each candidate must produce final version of the tasks individually Teachers are encouraged to give feedback during the planning and research process Gathering the story for Unit 2 can be carried out without supervision

17. Production of the final pieces When planning and research are completed candidates must complete final pieces in sight of the supervisor at all times. Use of resources and interaction with other candidates is tightly prescribed: –Log-book can be brought in for unit 2. –‘Clean’ pre-release material can be brought in for unit 3 Unit 2 must be completed within 4 hours. Scripts must match time limit given e.g. 3 min Once pieces are completed in the time specified under direct supervision candidates cannot make any further changes Teachers must ensure that candidates acknowledge and reference any sources that they use.

18. Our support programme Subject specific launch events – October – December 2008 Subject specific support events – January – April 2009 Personalised support and visits on request

19. Our support – in print and online Specification – in centres from September 2008 Specimen assessment materials – in centres by end of December 2008 Student Guides – February 2009 Schemes of Work – on a rolling basis from March 2009 Key terms ‘dictionary’ June 2009 (hyperlinked)

20. Sample scheme of work Specification Content Learning OutcomesTeaching and Learning ActivitiesResources The formats of print media Students should be able to: demonstrate knowledge of the different formats of print media: - newspaper; - magazine; and - web-based; Newspaper: - ‘Play’ the Newspaper Card Game – introduction to a range of national newspapers in the UK and red-top tabloids, middle- market tabloids and broadsheet/compacts. - Q and A - regional and local newspapers. How are they similar/different to National newspapers? - Following introductory activity, group presentation on an assigned newspaper reporting on cost, availability, audience, types of stories, front page and general layout. Magazine: - Thought shower the different genres of magazines available on the market. - Present groups with a range of magazines (sports, entertainment, ‘women’s interest’, teenage, men’s health) etc. Pupil gather notes on their publication – layout, intended audience (evidence), cost, range of stories, use of advertising. On teacher’s signal, one pupil rotates from each group to find out information on another style. Those left explain their ‘genre’ to the pupil circulating, who should take notes. Doing News – p13-17 Range of newspapers Range of magazines

21. Our e-Support Package Subject micro-sites (introducing interactive student support) Controlled assessment guidance material CRS and mark grids Chief Examiner’s reports with top tips for improving performance www.ccea.org.uk/journalism

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23. Our Support contd Agreement trials (post first award) Support events – March (Journalism workshops) Exemplification of standards – (September – November 2011)

24. Our commitment to you In person A local team committed to supporting you Accessible subject officers and specification support officers Tailored guidance from subject specialists

25. Staying informed – www.ccea.org.uk

27. Contact details Officer with Subject Responsibility Majella Corrigan(028) 9026 1200 ext 2200 mcorrigan@ccea.org.uk Specification Support Officer Eimear Dolan(028) 9026 1439 edolan@ccea.org.uk Moderation(028) 90261200 ext 2409 Geraldine Allen gallen@ccea.org.ukgallen@ccea.org.uk Examination Entries (028) 9026 1232 Barbara Clarkebclarke@ccea.org.ukbclarke@ccea.org.uk Distribution (028) 9026 1200 ext 2168 Natasha Stewartnstewart@ccea.org.uknstewart@ccea.org.uk

28. Opportunities in Examining Qualification comprises of:- Internal assessment - Marked by teacher Moderated by CCEA by randomly selected sample External assessment - written examination paper Marked by CCEA Opportunities in Examining:- Assistant Examiners Moderators Visiting moderators Irish medium Top Team