Is Media Studies GCSE hard?

Because it seems that the subjects most candidates pass at GCSE are physics and chemistry. Media studies is well into the bottom half of the pass rate. So according to our first rule of argument, media studies must be considered one of the hardest subjects at GCSE and much harder than physics or chemistry.

What is a GCSE Media Studies?

GCSE Media Studies engages students in the in depth study of media products in relation to the four areas of the theoretical framework: media language. media representation. media industries. media audiences.

How long is the media GCSE exam?

Assessment overview

Is Media Studies A good GCSE to take?

Not only is Media Studies interesting and relevant, it gives you valuable skills to help understand the world around you. You can apply many of these skills to GCSE English too – students often do better in English when they take Media Studies as well.

Does GCSE stand for?

General Certificate of Secondary Education
GCSE stands for General Certificate of Secondary Education. They are highly valued by schools, colleges and employers.

What is the highest grade in entry level?

Entry 3
A student successfully completing an ELC is awarded one of the following grades, which are common to all Entry Level qualifications: Entry 3 (highest)

Is media a good GCSE?

What’s the easiest GCSE?

The Top 10 Easiest GCSEs

• Physics – 41.8% of students achieving As or above.
• Biology – 41.4% of students achieving As or above.
• Further additional science – 35.3% of students achieving As or above.
• Music – 30.8% of students achieving As or above.
• Religious studies – 29.5% of students achieving As or above.

Which is the best revision for OCR GCSE Media Studies?

Target success in OCR GCSE (9–1) Media Studies with this proven formula for effective, structured revision. View sample pages from My Revision Notes: OCR GCSE (9–1) Media Studies.

Are there any free resources for Media Studies?

We are publishing a revision guide, Teacher Guide and free digital Teaching & Learning Resources to support the 2017 OCR GCSE (9–1) Media Studies specification. We are working in partnership with OCR to produce the Teacher Guide and Teaching & Learning Resources.

Which is an example of a GCSE question paper?

For question examples see our question papers, marks schemes and reports. Television and promoting media J200/01 – Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 1MB Television and promoting media annotated J200/01 – Annotated sample question paper. PPTX 250KB Music and news J200/02 – Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 1MB

When do you take revision for GCSE History?

You will take GCSE examinations in the Summer term 2018 in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing at either Foundation or Higher level. Each exam is worth 25% of your overall GCSE grade. The course is assessed by three written exams at the end of year 11. My Revision Notes OCR (A) Schools History Project 2nd edition. Hodder Education Unit 1.