Resources for the MS1 exam

This post contains resources and information to help you prepare for the AS Media exam. Much of this information comes from this very blog, so it always helps to dig around and to use the tabs at the top of the page when revising!

A definitive guide to the structure of the MS1 exam, and what to write about in each question

An exemplar answer for the textual analysis question

Another detailed example of what to include in the textual analysis question

An example of how to structure a response to the representation question

How to incorporate ideological readings in to your response

A bunch of past paper questions to help with your revision

Lots of past papers can be found on the exam board's site, and there's also mark schemes if you really want to get in the head of an examiner

A selection of theories to use when discussing the representation of young people

A guide to how to use theories in your response

Some Media specific terms and phrases to make your responses flow

Remember, there's lots more on the blog. As always, please let your teacher know if there is anything you would like to see on the blog!