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Curriculum Statement Media Studies

Curriculum Outline Media

In Years 10-11 students follow the WJEC/Eduqas syllabus:

Assessment for GCSE Media is based on final examinations with a huge emphasis placed upon exam skills throughout Year 10 and 11. There is a practical element to the course and students will be offered opportunities to produce their own practical pieces.

Media Studies exams are May/June of Year 11 and as such are taught across the two year period. This allows students a greater flexibility in their study of the Media course.

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The courses are split as follows:

Component 1:
Exploring the Media - External Assessment (40%)

Component 2:
Understanding Media Forms and Products - External Assessment (30%)

Component 3:
Creating Media Products - Internal Assessment  (30%)
The GCSE will be graded 9-1.

Year 10 VocabularyYear 11 Vocabulary