Chapter 9 This chapter will help you to prepare for the written examinations. There is an explanation of how the structure of each component will appear in the exam, with some example questions and suggestions for points that could be included in a response. The chapter offers tips and advice on how to approach the exams, including time management, interpreting questions and structuring extended responses. Chapter 10 The theories and theoretical perspectives that you need to study in relation to media products are summarised in Chapter 10. Glossary This provides a reference of the media-specific terminology used in the book. What is Expected from You This student book gives a detailed overview of the specification, the theoretical framework and the forms and products that you will study. It is important that you develop good study habits and take responsibility for your learning. • Throughout the GCSE course you will explore the set products and will need to make your own detailed notes on these. Your notes will be extremely useful when you revise for the examinations. • Additionally, you will need to study at least two further examples of products from each form in Component 1, Section A. Looking at wider examples will develop your knowledge and understanding of the form and will help you to practise your skills in preparation for the unseen analysis in the exam. • Review your notes regularly and revise the key terms and theoretical perspectives. This will help you to consolidate and reinforce the work you complete in class. • Undertake some additional research into the topics and products that you study. You could, for example, find out a little more about the historical context of a product you have analysed or research the media organisation that produced it. • Prepare for the non-exam assessment, where you will work independently and apply your knowledge and understanding to a practical production. You could keep a notebook of ideas for new media products or draft some designs in the form you intend to complete. In advance of the actual production, you could undertake some practice tasks, for example by using the sample briefs outlined in Chapter 7. • The Eduqas website, www.eduqas.co.uk, has many materials to support your learning. The specification is an important document that outlines all of the areas for study. There are also additional resources that your teacher might recommend. • In order to prepare for the exams you should practise writing responses under timed conditions. The Sample Assessment Materials, also available on the Eduqas website, will provide you with some example questions. Use the glossary (pages 254–264) in your revision – make sure you understand each term and use terminology in your examination responses. Top Tip The additional examples analysed in Chapter 3 will give an indication of the types of product that you could study. Top Tip Use the Quickfire questions and Activities in this book to reinforce your learning. Top Tip Use the Stretch and Challenge tasks in this book to extend your knowledge and understanding of the subject. Top Tip WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Media Studies Revised Edition 10
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