This document provides revision guidance for the A2 Media exam. It outlines the format and requirements for Section A, which includes two questions - 1(A) and 1(B). For 1(A), students discuss the development of a specific skill through their AS and A2 coursework, using examples and evaluating progress. For 1(B), students analyze one coursework product using theories from key theorists relating to representation, genre, narrative, media language or audience. The document provides example structures, emphasizes using specific examples, and identifies theorists relevant to each area. It concludes with exam tips such as time allocation and topic focus.

1. A2 MEDIA
EXAM
REVISION
LESSON OBJECTIVES: TO REVIEW THE
FORMAT AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE A2
MEDIA EXAM.

2. THEORIST MATCH UP
Narrative Audience Genre Representation Media
Language
Dyer Saussure Mulvey Baudrillard Hall Morley
Blumler & Katz Propp Todorov Levi-Strauss
Barthes Altman Neale Fiske Goodwin
These are
examples; you
can use your
own
Add theorists to the grid; explain their theory and your rationale
behind choosing them to a partner

3. THEORIST MATCH UP
.
Narrative Audience Genre Representation Media
Language
Propp Dyer Neale Mulvey Saussure
Todorov Hall Dyer
Perkins
Baudrillard
Levi-Strauss Blumer and
Katz
Fiske
Dyer Saussure Mulvey Baudrillard Hall Morley
Blumler & Katz Propp Todorov Levi-Strauss
Barthes Altman Neale Fiske Goodwin

4. SECTION A
LESSON OBJECTIVES: TO REVIEW
SECTION A OF THE EXAM.

6. WHAT DO YOU NEED
TO DO WELL ON 1(A)?
Progression
Reflection
Specific examples in relation to outcomes
Terminology

7. 1(A) STRUCTURE
Spend 30 minutes answering this question.
Remember to talk about both AS and A2 coursework.
Introduction – briefly state what your coursework products
were and introduce specified skill.
Section 1 – use of skill at AS. Identify specific examples –
explain/evaluate effect – show progress.
Section 2 – use of skill at A2. Identify specific examples –
explain/evaluate effect – show progress.
Conclusion – review overall progress.

8. EXAMPLE>EFFECT>PROGRESS

9. FILL IN THE ANSWER FLOW CHART
FOR ONE POTENTIAL QUESTION

10. 1(A)
What do you need to remember to do?

11. QUESTION 1(B)

12. WHAT DO YOU NEED
TO DO WELL ON 1(B)?
Understanding of theories
Use of specific examples
Terminology

13. 1(B) STRUCTURE
You should spend 30 minutes answering this question.
In this question you only need to refer to one coursework
production.
Introduction – briefly state which coursework product you are
talking about. Outline the key concept and theorists.
Theorist One – State theorist’s idea – explain how this relates to
a specific example from your product. Give your view of the
theory.
Theorist Two –
Theorist Three -
Conclusion – how useful are the different theoretical
approaches in analysing/explaining your product.

14. SPECIFIC EXAMPLES
In order to do well in this question you must relate theory to
specific examples. Identify one specific example for at least
3 key theorists from each area. Remember you can discuss
how and why a theorist’s ideas do not apply.
Representation
Dyer Saussure Mulvey Baudrillard
Genre
Narrative
Media Language
Audience
Hall Morley Blumler and
Katz
Propp Todorov Barthes Levi-
Strauss
Dyer Neale Fiske Goodwin
Saussure Mulvey

15. FILL IN THE BLANKS

16. KEY THEORISTS
Read through the information you have been given.
Which theorist’s ideas are being discussed?
What points are being made?

17. TOP EXAM TIPS
Answer both questions in Section A (1a and 1b).
Only answer one question in Section B.
Remember you are doing the Media and Collective Identity
topic.
Remember to number your answers.
Spend 30 minutes on Question 1a.
Spend 30 minutes on Question 1b.
Remember to use specific examples from your coursework in
both Section A questions.
Spend 1 hour on Section B (you may want to start with this
question).
Remember to talk about at least two types of Media in
Section B.
Remember to refer to past, present, and future in Section B.
Most of Section B should be focused on contemporary texts.