The document provides guidance for answering questions on an exam focusing on media production. It outlines three key points students should aim to hit in their answers to achieve the top level 4 grade: 1) Provide clear, focused answers that reflect on their methods of production and show how their skills have progressed from earlier years of study. 2) Offer specific, relevant examples from their portfolio that reflect how they have developed confidence with technologies and creative skills. 3) Use appropriate media terminology in their responses. The document advises focusing on preparing for Part A of the exam by planning answers that meet these three criteria to achieve the highest grade.

1. 1(A)
• 'Digital technology has enhanced media production'
• Discuss how post production, across your practical portfolios,
was enhanced by digital technology.
1(B)
• 'The success of a production relies on audience's understanding
of the text'
• Discuss the importance of audience feedback in relation to one
of your portfolio's.
2. Media in the online age
• The internet has transformed production and consumption of
the media equally. Discuss

2. 1(A)
• 'Digital technology has enhanced media production'
• Discuss how post production, across your practical
portfolios, was enhanced by digital technology.
1(B)
• 'The success of a production relies on an audience's
understanding of the text'
• Discuss the importance of audience feedback in relation to one
of your portfolio's.
2. Media in the online age
• The internet has transformed production and consumption of
the media equally. Discuss

3. Today’s focus: To prepare for Part A of exam – plan answers
To achieve a LEVEL 4
In your answer you must:
• Be clear and focused
• Reflect on methods of production
• Show how you have progressed from AS to A2
• Offer specific, relevant examples
• Reflect on how you have developed confidence and ability
with technologies
• Reflect on how you have developed creative skills
• Use media terminology