First year mock exam: key assessment four

First year students will have a mock exam for each of their subjects in the first week back after half term, and media studies is no different. If you are wondering why we've been quite cool about this, it's because your coursework takes priority. Your coursework is 30% of your mark, and though we give you a substantial amount of time to complete it, you still only get one shot at getting it right.

Some students are under the impression that the key assessment four mock grade is going to be your progress grade. This is not true. 

Your progress grade is based off the following:

• Every mock exam you have done
• Your responses in class
• The organisation you demonstrated in the practical mini tasks
• The strength of your music video pre-production
• The quality of your notes on your blog
• The organisation and design of your blog
• Your behaviour, attitude, punctuality and attendance
• Your KA4 mock

In short, it's everything you have done so far in media studies.

The mock

The mock is still a big deal, and you will need to revise over the half term. 

The exam will be structured slightly differently from the final exam. This is because of time constraints and the fact we've only covered half the course. You will not know the questions in advance, BUT you will know what industries will come up for which question. You will not have this advantage in the final exam. 

Component one section a: representation - MUSIC VIDEOS

30 marks, 45 minutes

Component one section b: industry and audience - NEWSPAPERS

12 marks, 12 minutes

Component two section b - MAGAZINES (media language question)

30 marks, 50 minutes

Remember that the final exam will be structured a little differently. This is an 'abridged' version of the real thing.

You will hand write your response to the exam unless your "normal way of working" is using a computer.

Please let your teacher know if you have any questions about anything media related!