This document provides advice for a comparative analysis controlled assessment in media studies. It instructs students to bring their key scene booklets, notes, and to rewatch the key scenes to find extra examples. Students should know the relevant theory, terminology, and review exemplar essays to understand how to structure their own analysis at a high level. The document emphasizes reviewing the mark scheme to understand what the examiner expects to be included in the analysis.

1. ADVICE
Unit B321:
Foundation Portfolio in Media Studies
Comparative Analysis (60 Marks)
• Ensure you have your Key Scene booklets and the notes you have made with you for the
Controlled Assessment Lessons – CRUCIAL!
• Watch the Key Scenes again in preparation and see you can pick up any “extra” examples!
• Know your Theory and Key Terminology
• Look at the Exemplar Paragraphs, Structure and Exemplar A/A* Essays to understand what
you need to apply in your own analysis.
• Look at the Mark Scheme and establish what the examiner wants you to include!
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