This half term in A-level media studies

This half term represents a turning point for both first and second year students. 

For first years, you will finish off the remaining exam content for the year before moving on to the BIG practical piece which will dominate the rest of the year. You will also have two internal assessments this half term: the magazine practical, which leads in to next year's magazine coursework, and the key assessment three mock exam, which will be on Adbusters and Woman magazine. Your next progress grade will be based on these two grades.  You can find examples of last year's magazine group practical here, here and here.

For second years, as you well know, the online unit is the final unit. From the forth week of this half term, it's revision all the way. A detailed post on what's going on with revision, and workshop sessions can be found here. You may be asked to attend a certain revision session, through both are open to everyone, room permitting. 

For both years, remember that here is no down-time in media studies. The work you put in now will dictate your final grade. There is no variable more significant than simply putting in hard work. We've seen students jump from E's to B's so many times, but it takes dedication. So start revising tonight. Little and often. You can and you will get the grade you're aiming for!

First year

Second year