Units of Study Over the course of the 2 year A Level, students will complete three major assessments to gain the A Level qualification: Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences Written examination, 35% of qualification. The examination assesses media language, representation, media industries, audiences and media contexts. It consists of two sections: Section A: Analysing Media Language and Representation This section assesses media language and representation in relation to two of the following media forms: advertising, marketing, music video or newspapers. Section B: Understanding Media Industries and Audiences This section assesses two of the following media forms – advertising, marketing, film, newspapers, radio, video games - and media contexts. Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth Written examination, 35% of qualification. The examination assesses media language, representation, media industries, audiences and media contexts. It consists of three sections: Section A – Television in the Global Age Section B – Magazines: Mainstream and Alternative Media Section C – Media in the Online Age Component 3: Cross-Media Production Non exam assessment, 30% of qualification. An individual cross-media production based on two forms in response to a choice of briefs set by Eduqas, applying knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework and digital convergence.