Specification points

AQA A-level Media Studies 7572

43 points in 8 topics, with AQA's codes and titles.

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3.1 Close study products (CSPs)

3.2 Contexts of the media

3.3 Extended response and synopticity

3.4 Media language

3.4.1 Enabling ideas to support the study of media language
3.4.1.1 Semiotics
3.4.1.2 Narratology
3.4.1.3 Genre theory as summarised by Neale
3.4.1.4 Structuralism
3.4.1.5 Postmodernism

3.5 Media representation

3.5.1 Enabling ideas to support the study of media representation
3.5.1.1 Theories of representation
3.5.1.2 Theories of identity as summarised by Gauntlett
3.5.1.3 Feminist theories
3.5.1.4 Theories of gender performativity
3.5.1.5 Theories around ethnicity and postcolonial theory

3.6 Media industries

3.6.1 Enabling ideas to support the study of media industries
3.6.1.1 Power and media industries as summarised by Curran and Seaton
3.6.1.2 Regulation as summarised by Livingstone and Lunt
3.6.1.3 Cultural industries as summarised by Hesmondhalgh

3.7 Media audiences

3.7.1 Enabling ideas to support the study of media audiences
3.7.1.1 Media effects
3.7.1.2 Cultivation theory
3.7.1.3 Reception theory
3.7.1.4 Fandom
3.7.1.5 'End of audience' theories

3.8 Non-exam assessment

3.8.1 The briefs
3.8.2 The Statement of Intent
3.8.3 Size and duration of products
3.8.4 Unassessed participants
3.8.5 Time spent on NEA
3.8.6 Use of non-original material
3.8.7 Websites and video games
3.8.8 Marking criteria
3.8.8.1 Guidance on applying the marking criteria
3.8.8.2 Statement of intent
3.8.8.3 Media Language
3.8.8.4 Media Representations
3.8.8.5 Effectiveness and engagement with industry and audience