This document provides exam preparation information for a critical perspectives in media unit. It outlines the marking criteria for Section A, which focuses on explanation/analysis/argument using examples and terminology. Responses are marked on a level system from 1 to 4. Higher levels require clearer explanations, a broader range of relevant examples, excellent use of terminology, and fluent expression of complex ideas. Grade boundaries for the exam are also provided.

1. Media Studies
EXAM PREPARATION
UNIT G325
CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES IN MEDIA

2.  Your answer must provide evidence in the
following areas:
1. Explanation/analysis/argument (10
marks)
(EAA)
2. Use of examples (10 marks)
(EG)
3. Use of terminology (10 marks)
(TERM)
Marking Criteria-Section A

3.  You are marked out of levels
 There are 4 levels
 Level 1 = 0-7 marks
 Level 2 = 8-12 marks
 Level 3 = 13-17 marks
 Level 4 = 18-25 marks
Breakdown of Marks-Section A

4. Answer is:
 descriptive
 limited clarity
 Limited evaluation of progress
 Examples are partly relevant
 Minimal use of terminology
 Simple ideas expressed
 Example of limited clarity
‘We got together in our group and worked on a
project’
LEVEL 1 – 0-7 marks

5.  Response is mostly clear
 Narrow range of examples with basic
discussion of their relevance
 Account of progress is limited
 Basic use of terminology
 Example of narrow range of examples
‘For the assignment we made a film as a
preliminary to making a website’
Level 2 – 8-12

6.  Some sense of progress and how examples have been
selected
 Useful descriptions
 Evaluated with clarity
 Relevant and reasonable range of examples
 Proficient use of terminology
 Ideas have been expressed with clarity and fluency
 Some errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar but
unlikely to be intrusive or obscure meaning
 Example of useful description’
‘At the start of this course I wasn’t sure how to research or
plan my work effectively but through the use of books,
internet and independent research my planning skills have
deveoped
Level 3 – 13-17

7.  Articulate reflections
 Clear sense of progression
 Fluent evaluation of progress
 Broad range of specific, relevant and clear
examples
 Excellent use of terminology
 Complex issues have been expressed clearly
and fluently
 Sentences and paragraphs, consistently
relevant.
Level 4 – 18-25

8.  Response attempts to relate production to
basic understanding of the concept
 Limited clarity
 Incomplete or partly convincing
 Few, if any examples offered
Section A-Question 1b).LEVEL
1 – 0-7

9.  Mainly descriptive
 Basic account
 Basic understanding of theoretical context
 Narrow range of example are described some
may be relevant
 Basic use of terminology
 Simple ideas expressed
 Some errors in spelling, punctuation and
grammar may impede readers understanding
Level 2 – 8-12

10.  Relates media theory to own productions
 Convincing examples with proficient
explanation
 Proficient use of terminology
 Straightforward ideas have been
expressed clearly and fluently
 Arguments are relevant
 Some errors in spelling, punctuation and
grammar
Level 3 – 13-17

11.  Clear understanding of the concept and
relevant application of media theory
 Broad range of specific, relevant,
interesting and clear examples relating to
specific concept
 Complex ideas have been expressed
clearly and fluently
 Sentences and paragraphs, consistently
relevant, have been well structured
 Appropriate terminology
Level 4 – 18-25

12. A = 80-100
 B = 70-79
 C = 60-69
 D = 50-59
 E = 40-49
 U = 0-39
GRADE BOUNDARIES

13.  When marking the paper you are to focus
on:
 EAA
 EG
 TERM