AS Media Studies consists of two units that make up the total mark. Unit G321 involves coursework such as filming and editing tasks. Unit G322 involves a two hour exam with two sections. Section A involves analyzing representations in a TV drama clip, examining aspects like camerawork, editing, mise en scene and sound. Section B involves writing about the relationships between one chosen media industry (such as music), audiences, and new technologies, supported by case studies.

1. AS Media
Studies

2. AS Media Studies is made up of 2 Units:
1.
Unit G321 – Foundation Portfolio in Media (50% of Total Mark)
Coursework
Preliminary Task – filming and editing
Main Task – filming and editing & write up

3. Unit G322 –Key Media Concepts (50% of Total Mark)
EXAM
TWO sections: A and B
TWO hour exam (includes ½ Hour Viewing Time)
TWO Essays
Section A: Section B:

4. Key Media Concepts (TV Drama) Exam Paper (2 hrs)
• First 30 minutes - watch video clip (4 times with note-taking time)
• Then you have 1 1/2 hrs to answer both sections of the paper:

5. Unit G322 – Key Media Concepts
SECTION A: Textual Analysis &
Representation (TV Drama)
In this Unit you will analyse how
camerawork, mise en scene, editing
and sound are used to create
representations of particular social
groups.
In the exam you will be asked to
write a detailed analysis of a 5
minute clip from a TV Drama.

6. Camera angle, shot, Editing
movement, and position
Mise en Scene Sound

7. Unit G322 – Key Media Concepts
SECTION A: Textual Analysis &
Representation (TV Drama)
•Gender
•Age
•Ethnicity
•Sexuality
•Class & Status
•Physical ability/disability
•Regional Identity

8. Unit G322 – Key Media Concepts
SECTION A: Textual Analysis &
Representation (TV Drama)
Example of an exam
clip used in the
past…
How does the extract use
camerawork, mise en scene,
editing and sound to construct
a representation of
Ability/Disability?

9. Unit G322 – Key Media Concepts
EXAM SECTION B: Institutions and Audiences
- one of the following media industries is
chosen for detailed study:
• Film
• Music
• Newspapers
• Radio
• Magazines
• Video Games

10. Unit G321 – Key Media Concepts SECTION B:
Unit G322 – Key Media Concepts SECTION B:
In the exam you will be asked to write about
the relationships between the music industry,
audiences and new media technologies.
You will use individual case study research
material to support your answers