Specification points

AQA GCSE Media Studies 8572

53 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 Forms of media language
3.4.2 Choice of media language
3.4.3 Theories of narrative
3.4.4 Technology and media products
3.4.5 Codes and conventions

3.5 Media representations

3.5.1 Re-presentation
3.5.2 Theoretical perspectives on gender
3.5.3 Choice of media producers
3.5.4 Representation of reality
3.5.5 Stereotypes
3.5.6 Misrepresentation
3.5.7 Viewpoints
3.5.8 Social, cultural and political significance
3.5.9 Reflection of contexts
3.5.10 Audience interpretation

3.6 Media industries

3.6.1 The nature of media production
3.6.2 Production processes
3.6.3 Ownership
3.6.4 Convergence
3.6.5 Funding models
3.6.6 Commercial industries
3.6.7 Regulation
3.6.8 Digital technologies

3.7 Media audiences

3.7.1 Theoretical perspectives on audiences
3.7.2 Range of audiences
3.7.3 Targeting
3.7.4 Categorisation
3.7.5 Media technologies
3.7.6 Interpretations
3.7.7 Media practices
3.7.8 Social, cultural and political significance
3.7.9 Audience responses

3.8 Non-exam assessment (NEA)

3.8.1 The briefs
3.8.1.1 The Statement of Intent
3.8.1.2 Size and duration of products
3.8.1.3 Unassessed participants
3.8.1.4 Time spent on NEA
3.8.1.5 Use of non-original material
3.8.1.6 Websites and video games
3.8.2 Marking criteria
3.8.2.1 Guidance on applying the marking criteria
3.8.2.2 Statement of intent
3.8.2.3 Production: Media Language
3.8.2.4 Production: Representation
3.8.2.5 Production: Effectiveness in communicating meaning to an audience