The document discusses the structure and requirements of the GCSE Media Studies exam focusing on the promotion and marketing of video games. It notes that the exam is worth 40% of the overall GCSE grade. Students will receive pre-release material 4 weeks before the exam and have 4 weeks to prepare. The exam typically contains four questions testing both knowledge and practical promotional skills related to the topic. Strong organization and note-taking are emphasized to help students successfully prepare for the exam.

1. GCSE Media Studies
YEAR 11 – THE EXAM

2. Course Structure
COURSEWORK – 60%
Assignment 1: Introduction to Media
◦ Advertising
◦ 15 marks (10% of the GCSE)
Assignment 2: Cross-Media Study
◦ The Music Industry
◦ 30 marks (20% of the GCSE)
Assignment 3: Practical Production &
Evaluation
◦ Magazines
◦ 45 marks (30% of the GCSE)
EXAM – 40%
Set topic – the promotion and marketing of
video games
60 marks in total

3. You have a lot to live up to
GCSE Media Studies exam results 2013
92% A*-C overall; 100% of boys A*-C
5 A*, 6 A, 10 B out of a class of 25.
The reason – good coursework, but they did even better on the exam.

4. How does the exam work
Teaching – learning about the set topic
◦ Key Terms
◦ Case Studies
◦ Knowledge
◦ Revision
Pre-release material 4 weeks before the exam
4 weeks preparation time
Then do the exam

5. The exam
Usually four questions
◦ Two testing knowledge and understanding of the set topic
◦ Using your case studies and factual knowledge
◦ Giving examples and using terminology
◦ Two demonstrating practical skills
◦ Using your creativity and planning
◦ Preparing a promotional campaign
Always writing in-role as if you were a media producer

6. What you need to do
Your new media book = your revision guide
Notes in every lesson
Key terms and definitions – using a highlighter/colour code
Case studies
ORGANISATION
If you miss anything – YOU MUST CATCH UP

7. The Blog
http://chewvalleygcsemedia.tumblr.com/
Will be updated with presentations, documents,
links, resources as we go along
Will form an online revision guide

8. To begin…
A brief history of video games

9. Genres in video games
Brainstorm: video game platforms
Link in: video game titles linked to the platforms
Separate page:
Mind map from the titles – video game genres
From each genre, map in as may conventions of the genre
as you can