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Unit 2 (MEST2) brief and Forum for Media Studies
(Examinations Update 36)
Introduction
Introducing AQA's new course specification for Media Studies for AS and A Level. This new redrafted specification has been designed to:
- provide comprehensive and integrated coverage of media theory and practice with special emphasis on emerging technologies
- cover audiences as both producers and consumers of media texts
- provide opportunities for candidates to investigate personal media interests and including a choice of cross-media studies
- offer a rolling programme of production briefs and pre-set topics
- prepare your students for progression into work or higher education in a range of media-related areas
The following information and specification outline will enable both practising Teachers and Subject Heads to be better informed and supported in the teaching of this subject, particularly if attending one of AQA's Teacher Support meetings.
Classification Codes
Every specification is assigned a national classification code indicating the subject area to which it belongs. The classification code for this specification is 5350.
Centres should be aware that candidates who enter for more than one GCE AS/A level qualification with the same classification code will have only one grade (the highest) counted for the purpose of the School and College Performance Tables.
Centres may wish to advise candidates that, if they take two specifications with the same classification code, universities and employers are very likely to take the view that they have achieved only one of the two GCE AS/A levels. The same view may be taken if candidates take two GCE AS/A level specifications that have different classification codes but have significant overlap of content. Candidates who have any doubts about their subject combinations should check with the university to which they wish to progress or company they wish to join, before embarking on their programmes.
Assessment Objectives
AO1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of media concepts contexts and critical debates
AO2 - Apply knowledge and understanding when analysing media products and processes and evaluating their own practical work, to show how meanings and responses are created
AO3 - Demonstrate the ability to plan and construct media products using appropriate technical and creative skills
AO4 - Demonstrate the ability to undertake, apply and present appropriate research.
