This document provides an introduction and overview of the OCR GCSE Media Studies exam focusing on the action/adventure film section. It outlines the aims of comprehending the exam, familiarizing students with the layout, and encouraging independent inquiry. The exam is split into two sections, with Section A covering action/adventure films or magazines through viewing a 3-5 minute clip four times and answering three questions analyzing genre, representation, and production elements. The document also lists example films and encourages students to consider codes and conventions of the genre.

1. Lesson 1Lesson 1
Introduction to the Exam
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2. AimsAims
O To comprehend the OCR GCSE Media Studies exam.
O To be confident and familiar with the layout of the
exam.
O To be an independent enquirer (SEAL/PLTS).
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3. Name as manyName as many
action/adventureaction/adventure
films as you can…films as you can…
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4. The OCR GCSE examThe OCR GCSE exam
O It is split into two sections:
O A – Action/adventure film or magazines
O B – TV comedy
O We will be concentrating on the
action/adventure part of the exam.
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5. What is the Point of theWhat is the Point of the
Exam?Exam?
O The purpose of this exam is to assess:
O AO1 – Candidates’ ability to recall, select,
use and communicate their knowledge and
understanding of media products and the
contexts of their production and consumption
in analysing a short unseen moving image
extract.
O AO2 – Candidates’ ability to analyse and
respond to a short, unseen moving image
extract using media key concepts and
appropriate terminology.
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6. What is the Layout of theWhat is the Layout of the
Exam?Exam?
O The examination is 1 hour 45 minutes long.
O Candidates are required to answer four compulsory
questions; three will be on the action/adventure clip.
O The unit is marked out of 80, with Section A marked
out of 50.
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7. What is the Layout of theWhat is the Layout of the
Exam?Exam?
O You will view a clip from an action/adventure film that
is 3–5 minutes in length.
O You will view this four times.
O You will then answer three questions on the clip that
focus on genre and representation.
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8. What is the Layout of theWhat is the Layout of the
Exam?Exam?
1. Explain two ways the characters and/or events in the extract fit the
action/adventure genre. [10 marks]
2. Explain how each of the following is used to create effect:
• soundtrack
• camerawork
• editing
• mise-en-scène [20 marks]
3. Discuss the ways in which people are represented in the extract.
[20 marks]
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9. Have you Seen…Have you Seen…
O http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twO1kFAma8o&feature=
O Which have you seen?
O What did you notice they have in common?
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10. Codes and Conventions…Codes and Conventions…
What do we expect to see in
action/adventure films?
What do we expect to see in
action/adventure films?
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11. 11
Iron Man
Is Iron Man a conventional Action
Adventure film? Why/ Why not?
Consider:

12. Reviewing the AimsReviewing the Aims
O To comprehend the OCR GCSE Media Studies exam.
O To be confident and familiar with the layout of the
exam.
O To be an independent enquirer (SEAL/PLTS).
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