Section A of the exam has two compulsory questions. Question 1a requires candidates to describe and evaluate their skills development over various portfolios in areas like digital technology, creativity, and post-production. Question 1b requires candidates to evaluate one of their productions in relation to media concepts like genre, narrative, or representation. Section B focuses on contemporary media issues. Students must demonstrate their understanding of today's media landscape by analyzing at least two media industries, audiences, and debates related to the set topic of "Media in the Online Age", combining knowledge across various texts.