This document outlines the structure and requirements for the G325: Critical Perspectives exam. The exam consists of two sections: Section A involves a reflective evaluation of skill development and a concept analysis of media projects. Section B requires answering two questions about contemporary media issues focusing on at least two media forms and discussing the past, present and future. Students are advised to learn the exam rules, take practice exams, and carefully listen to examiner advice as the exam is very challenging and competition is intense. Extensive preparation from January through May is recommended to do well.
2. G325: Critical perspectives 2 hour exam 2 sections Section A- Theoretical Evaluation of Production 2 compulsory questions Q1a – about YOU – reflective evaluation of your skill development – AS & A2 Q1b – about THE WORK – concept analysis of either AS or A2 projects 30 mins to write each answer – at least 2 sides per answer – write fast! Section B – Contemporary Media Issues Postmodern Media – film / TV / video games Choice of 2 questions Answer 1 only 1 hour to write answer – at least 4 sides Answers must focus on at least 2 media Answers must refer to the past, the present and predict for the future
3. G325: Critical perspectives This is a very hard exam - ‘Stretch and Challenge’ Be exam smart – learn the rules, play the game Exams are a giant competition – you are ‘playing’ 13000 other students Wolverhampton is the rump of the educational world – being one of the best here is nowhere near good enough Listen carefully to the Senior Examiner in the room – many students got As and Bs in this unit last year – this was no accident
4. G325 structure Monday / Tuesday – Section A Weaving self reflection with conceptual One week conceptual, the next self reflective Mock exams early and often Thursday / Friday – Section B Rolling cycle – film / TV / videogames / mock exam January to end of April May – exam preparation – planning / writing / assessing / re-writing Exam date - ?? / 6 / 11
