AQA GCSE Media Studies Revision Guide - Revised Edition

Assessment objectives Typical question stems What you are being asked for AO2 1a Analyse media products using the theoretical framework of media, including in relation to their contexts. Analyse … to show… Analyse … How is this done … How are these represented … How… How is … demonstrated? To carry out an analysis of the media product referred to in the question. Plus AO2 1b Make judgements and draw conclusions. How far does … show this to be true? How far is this true … As above, plus giving your opinion with evidence to back it up. Attaining higher grades Higher grade marking criteria include: • Excellent knowledge and understanding of contexts and their in uence on media products and processes, demonstrated by consistently e ective discussion/explanation of [the issue speci ed in the question]. • Excellent knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework, demonstrated by consistently e ective discussion/explanation of [the issue speci ed in the question]. • Excellent analysis of the product(s) detailed and critically engages with the nuanced aspects of [the issue speci ed in the question]. • Consistent appropriate and e ective reference to [the issue speci ed in the question]. • Consistent appropriate and e ective focus on the intended meanings created by the [e.g. di erent elements of media language]. • Excellent use of the theoretical framework that demonstrates a detailed and accurate understanding of [the theoretical aspect speci ed in the question]. • Excellent, astute judgements and conclusions that are consistently well supported by relevant examples. • Consistent appropriate and e ective use of the theoretical framework throughout. • Consistent appropriate and e ective use of subject speci c terminology throughout. In other words, to gain high grades, you need to: • show excellent knowledge and understanding of media studies • focus on the set question and the media products that are asked about • include your balanced judgements backed up with evidence • use subject speci c terminology. There is no reference in the marking criteria to the number of points you need to make in an extended response, or to the overall structure of your answers. The emphasis is on the quality of your answer. 15 Introduction Copyright: Sample material