AS/A Level GCE (for first teaching in 2008) Media Studies - H140 H540

Units

Please find below the units which are available for this qualification.

For AS Level

Unit Type

Unit Information

Assessment Method and Weighting

Mandatory
(But there is a choice of 4 briefs)
G321: Foundation Portfolio

Candidates produce two paired media artefacts from a series of briefs.

Coursework

AS - 50%

A Level - 25%

Mandatory
G322 or G323: Key Media Concepts (either radio drama or television drama)

Candidates gain an understanding of textual analysis, representation, institutions and audiences.

2hr exam

AS - 50%

A Level - 25%
For A2 Level

Mandatory
(But there is a choice of 13 briefs)
G324: Advanced Portfolio in Media

Candidates engage with contemporary media technologies to produce a media portfolio.

Coursework

A Level - 25%

Mandatory
(There is a choice of one from six units in section B)
G325: Critical Perspectives in Media

Candidates cover Theoretical Evaluation of Production alongside a study of contemporary media issues.

2hr exam

A Level - 25%

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