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AS Unit 2: Creating a Media Production Non-exam
assessment 16% of qualification 80 marks. A media
production, including individual research and planning, KEY INFORMATION
created in response to a choice of briefs set by WJEC,
and applying knowledge and understanding of key
concepts. An individual reflective analysis of Level: Advanced and AS Level
the production.
Examining Board: WJEC
Year 13
A2 Unit 3: Media in the Global Age Written examination: Subject Leader:
2 hours 30 minutes 36% of qualification .This unit Mr R. Phillips
assesses knowledge and understanding of media
language, representation, media industries and
audiences. The exam consists of three sections. One Entry Requirements:
section will also assess knowledge and understanding General Sixth Form entry
of media contexts and one section will also assess requirements
knowledge and understanding of critical perspectives.
Section A: Television in the Global Age There is one AS Level Modules:
question from a choice of two based on the set television - Investigating the Media.
programmes studied. - Creating a Media Production

Section B: Magazines – Changing Representations - Assessment:
There is one question from a choice of two based on the
set magazines studied. 24% Written Exam
16% Coursework
Section C: Media in the Digital Age – Video Games
There is one question from a choice of two based on the A Level Modules:
set video games studied.
- Media in the Global Age
A2 Unit 4: Creating a Cross-Media Production Non- - Creating a cross Media production
exam assessment 24% of qualification across-media
production, including individual investigative research Assessment:
and development, created in response to a choice
of briefs set by WJEC and applying knowledge and 36% Written Exam
understanding of key concepts and digital convergence. 24% Coursework
An individual critical analysis of the production.

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