GCSE Exam GCSE Media Studies

3.1 Close study products (CSPs)

3.2 Contexts of the media

3.3 Extended response and synopticity

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

3.5.2 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

3.6.1 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

3.7.1 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

3.8.1.1 The Statement of Intent

3.8.1.2 Size and duration of products

3.8.1.3 Unassessed participants

3.8.1.5 Use of non-original material

3.8.1.6 Websites and video games

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