GCE Media Studies New to teaching Eduqas Key Dates for ASA Level 2020 - 2021 GCE Specification Version 5 updated Feb 2020 Detailed information and guidance Details of the theoretical framework that is to be studied The Specification
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GCE Media Studies
New to teaching Eduqas<br>
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Key Dates for AS/A Level 2020 - 2021<br>
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GCE Specification – Version 5 updated Feb 2020
Detailed information and guidance
Details of the theoretical framework that is to be studied The Specification<br>
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Specification Content in brief<br>
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Theoretical Framework The theoretical framework for analysing and creating media provides learners with the tools to develop a critical understanding and appreciation of the media.
The framework consists of four inter-related areas:
media language: how the media use forms, codes, conventions to communicate meanings
representation: how the media portray events, issues, individuals and social groups
media industries: how the media industries' processes of production, distribution and circulation affect media forms and platforms
audiences: how media forms target, reach and address audiences, how audiences interpret and respond to them, and how members of audiences become producers themselves.
Learners will study a range of key theoretical approaches and theories to inform and support their analysis of media products and processes.
Those listed on the next slide must be studied; appropriate additional theories may be studied.
At A level learners must be able to apply and also evaluate theories.<br>
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Theories<br>
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Component 1<br>
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The following set products must be studied: Component 1 – Section A<br>
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The following set products must be studied: Component 1 – Section B<br>
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Component 1 Forms and Products<br>
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An example of the 2019 GCE Comp 1 paper Assessment from 2020 onwards, there will always be 3 screenings of all audio-visual material (used to be 2 as in the example). It’s stated in the FAQ’s.<br>
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Component 2<br>
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Component 2 – Section A - Television<br>
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Component 2 – Section B - Magazines<br>
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Component 2 – Section C – Online Media<br>
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An example of the 2019 GCE Comp 2 paper<br>
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30% of A level; internally assessed and externally moderated.
Annual release of set briefs during the year prior to assessment on March 1st
Create individual media production work for an intended audience, applying knowledge + understanding of:
media language
representations
audiences
media industries.
Statement of Aims & Intentions to explain how the learner intends to respond to the brief, apply knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework and target the intended audience.
develop media production skills
become active creators of meaning
respond to a choice of set briefs in a range of forms
apply their knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework to the creation of media forms and products. Component 3 – Cross-Media Production<br>
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Briefs require learners to create a specific production for a different industry context and intended audience.
The following forms will always be set:
television
advertising & marketing (music or film)
magazines
Eduqas will stipulate the industry and audience contexts, and specific key requirements to be included in the production.
Learners will develop a response to their chosen brief and create a production for the the specified industry context and intended audience. Component 3 – Cross-Media Production<br>
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* Film production work must not include a complete short film, film sequence or trailer. Component 3 – Cross-Media Production<br>
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Learners must submit:
A cross-media production.
A statement of aims and intentions for the production.
A completed cover sheet available on the Eduqas website.
Supervision and monitoring:
teachers may advise on completion of non-assessed research and planning
once production is underway feedback must be general - specific advice regarding elements such as the creative ideas or the application of the theoretical framework is not permitted
teachers monitor production process continually and sign at three key stages (research, planning, production) to authenticate the work. Key Requirements for Component 3<br>
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Individual production: the learner may use unassessed students and others:
to appear in their media products e.g. as actors or models or to operate equipment, e.g. lighting or sound recording equipment, under the direction of the assessed learner.
Use of original material:
learners must create original material for the production. A small amount of non-original material may be used (see specific guidance in specification)
a production that does not use original material cannot be awarded above band 1.
Equipment and resources for production work in Component 3:
software packages used in the creation of the production must be listed on the cover sheet with a brief explanation of how they have been used Key Requirements for Component 3<br>
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Links to some of our key resources Specifications:
GCE: https://www.eduqas.co.uk/media/d3fbs2s3/eduqas-a-level-media-studies-spec-from-2017-e-02-03-2020.pdf
Past Papers & Mark Schemes: https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/media-studies-as-a-level/#tab_pastpapers
Free digital resources: https://resources.eduqas.co.uk/Pages/ResourceByArgs.aspx?subId=20&lvlId=1
