End of year Assessment

ASSESSMENT 3B End of Year Media Language and Representation

GBHS MEDIA STUDIES A LEVEL Marksheet

Name: Aimee Coote                                   Date: 06/07/18

AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework of media and contexts of media and their influence

AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding (KU) of the theoretical framework of media to:

Analyse media products/ Make judgements and draw conclusions

Level 3 KU 10-13 Analysis 6-7	·         A comprehensive response to the set question ·         Comprehensive and accurate knowledge and understanding ·         Convincing, perceptive and accurate analysis ·         Convincing, perceptive and accurate evaluation ·         Highly developed and accomplished judgements and conclusions The response demonstrates a highly developed and detailed line of reasoning which is coherent and logically structured. The information presented is entirely relevant and substantiated.
Level 2 KU 10-13 Analysis 3-5	·         An adequate response to the set question ·         Adequate and generally accurate knowledge and understanding ·         Adequate and generally successful analysis ·         Adequate and generally successful evaluation ·         Adequate and generally well-reasoned judgements and conclusions The response demonstrates a line of reasoning with some structure. The information presented is in the most part relevant and supported by some evidence.
Level 1 KU 10-13 Analysis 3-5	·         A minimal response to the set question ·         Minimal application of knowledge and understanding ·         Analysis is minimal and/or largely descriptive and may not be relevant ·         Evaluation is minimal or brief, and is likely to be largely descriptive ·         Judgements and conclusions, if present, are minimal with limited support ·           Information presented is basic and may be ambiguous or unstructured. The information is supported by limited evidence.

Identify a strength or strengths in your assessment: The question that I achieved higher marks on was The Big Issue. Overall, I had shown my knowledge and a clear understanding throughout my answers. My focus on media language and representation were shown in my responses as well. Moreover, for The Big Issue I had a good consideration of social contexts. What are the areas you need to improve? Question 1) I could take into consideration the social and cultural contexts more. Question 2) I need to be more explicit about the political events- eg Brexit. Remember and stress the importance of intertextuality. Question 3) Avoid being too vague in some areas and to ensure that my ideas are presented clearly with the use of specific media language to help create meaning. What do you need to focus on for your next assessment? For my next assessment, my focus should be more on music videos; this is because I had achieved a lower mark out of the three questions. Therefore, I should ensure that my answers are clearly conveyed, alongside the specific media language to reinforce this. In addition to this, in order to gain higher marks in my next assessment, I need to proof read my work thoroughly and carefully to ensure that any mistakes are corrected and that my sentences are easy to read and make sense.