Key Stage 5
A Level Media Studies
What’s assessed
Section A will focus on Media Language and Media Representations. Questions in this section will test the following forms:
- advertising and marketing
- music video
Section B will focus on Media Industries and Media Audiences. Questions in this section can test any two of the following forms:
- radio
- newspapers
- film (industries only)
How it’s assessed
- Written exam: 2 hours
- 84 marks
- 35% of A-level
Questions
- A range of questions relating to an unseen source and Close Study Products.
- Two essay questions (20 marks), one of which is an extended response question.
What’s assessed
Questions will focus on the in-depth media forms of television, magazines and online, social and participatory media/video games.
How it’s assessed
- Written exam: 2 hours
- 84 marks
- 35% of A-level
Questions
- One medium length unseen analysis question.
- Three essay questions (25 marks), one of which is an extended response question and one of which is a synoptic question.
What’s assessed
- Application of knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework.
- Ability to create media products.
How it’s assessed
- A choice of one of six annually changing briefs, set by AQA.
- 60 marks
- 30% of A-level
- Assessed by teachers
- Moderated by AQA
Tasks
Students produce:
- a statement of intent.
- a cross-media production made for an intended audience.