Delivering Innovation in Qualifications Welcome Why come to OCR? Media Studies

Delivering Innovation in Qualifications InspirationalAccessibleEasy to teachTakes initiative Why come to OCR? “We design 21 st Century qualifications”

Latest informationSwitch processSupportGo the extra mile We’re making GCSE changes easier for you “We take care and understand your needs and demands”

Course content is up to date Flexible assessmentControlled assessment Extended writing in examinations Disability Discrimination act requirements What are the changes? “We welcome and make the most of change”

Pressure Motivation Learning approachesRe-sits Time management Flexible assessment “Curriculum options increased and improved”

Fitting assessments in Levels of control Replacement to coursework Straightforward marking Authenticating learners work Controlled assessment “Formative and summative assessment”

Progression Alternate ways of presenting evaluations Emphasis on practical tasks Development into media specialists Disability Discrimination act requirements Media Studies “We’ve updated the content and added interesting topics”

Media Studies Content B321: Individual Media Studies Portfolio Focuses on key concepts of media language and representation Opportunity to demonstrate skills in planning, construction and evaluation through the production exercise Briefs include: popular music, celebrity, soap opera, and video games B322: Textual Analysis and Media Studies Topic (Moving Image) or B323: Textual Analysis and Media Studies Topic (Print) First section: Analysis and response to a short unseen moving image or print extract to demonstrate understanding of key media concepts. The following are covered – action adventure Films and lifestyle magazines. Second section: Based on a media topic – tests candidates’ understanding of institutions and audiences. The following topics are covered: TV comedy and/or radio comedy. These topics will remain for at least three years B324: Production Portfolio in Media Studies Opportunity to demonstrate skills in research, planning, construction and evaluation Develop understanding of the following key concepts: audience, institutions, media language, and genre The following briefs are offered: print, video, audio, website, and cross-media Presentation of evaluation can be a written commentary, PowerPoint presentation, podcast, or DVD with extras

Knowledge of skillsProgression Key conceptsWide range of media Media Studies Summary

ExamQuestSchemes of workLesson plansPublishing partners Support “We provide the tools you need”

Get Started eventsGet Ahead eventsLead the Way eventsGet Ready events Training “Timely and local training”

What’s in it for you? What’s in it for your students? What’s in it for your school? Summary

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Delivering Innovation in Qualifications Thank you Why come to OCR? History