OCR A Level Media Studies Student Guide 1: Media Messages

Exam board: OCR
Level: A-level
Subject: Media Studies
First teaching: September 2017
First exams: Summer 2018

Build, reinforce and assess the knowledge and skills required for OCR A Level Media Studies; this accessible guide provides full coverage of the content in Component 1, alongside practice questions and assessment guidance.

Produced in partnership with OCR, this book:

- Concisely covers all aspects of ''News'' and ''Media Language and Representation''

- Increases knowledge of the theoretical framework and contexts surrounding the set media products, with clear explanations and relevant examples

- Develops the skills of critical analysis, reflection and evaluation that students need in order to use, apply and debate academic ideas and arguments

- Ensures understanding of specialist terminology by defining the key terms within the specification

- Helps students achieve their best under the new assessment requirements with practice questions, study advice and assessment support