Component 1 Questions will focus on media language, representation, media industries, audiences and media contexts. Written examination (2 hours 15 minutes) 35% of A Level. · 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. There are two questions in this section: · one question assessing media language in relation to an unseen audio-visual or print resource, · one extended response comparison question assessing representation in one set product and an unseen audiovisual or print resource in relation to media contexts. · 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. It includes: · one stepped question on media industries, · one stepped question on audiences. Component 2 Questions will focus on media language, representation, media industries, audiences and media contexts. Written examination (2 hours 30 minutes) 35% of A Level. · Section A: Television in the Global Age There will be one two-part question or one extended response question. · Section B: Magazines - Mainstream and Alternative Media There will be one two-part question or one extended response question. · Section C: Media in the Online Age There will be one two-part question or one extended response question. Component 3 · Non-Examination Assessment: Cross-Media Production This component assesses application of knowledge, understanding of the theoretical framework and practical skills relating to the media format of their choice. 30% of A Level. Assessed by teachers and Moderated by WJEC Eduqas. · Task An individual cross-media production based on two forms in response to a choice of briefs set by WJEC, applying knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework and digital convergence. This course will suit students who take an interest in current affairs and developing technologies. The ideal Media student will question the messages encoded in the media texts that surround them and consider the impact that the media and developing technologies are having on society as a whole.