Media Studies: Revision Plan
This plan is to act as a guide if you are unsure of what to revise. By now the majority are aware of where your strengths and
weaknesses are in the exam and what to focus your revision on.
Download the revision pack:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/a5ahnto9q0fpbyt/GCSE%20Mock%20Exam%20Revision%20Pack%20-%202014.docx?dl=0
Clips to revise from (watch from video 21+):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLF1-gNM2M8wXZlJJ2bkDa6mYI5pIDry3X&v=739r2I19rp4
Date (w/b)
Activity
How to revise
4th May
Terminology for section A and
B in preparation for in-class full
mock paper.
Use Quizlet
Action Adventure: https://quizlet.com/60094497/gcse-moving-image-mecsflash-cards/alphabetical
TV Comedy: https://quizlet.com/39482107/tv-comedy-flash-cards/alphabetical
11th May
In-class mock in timed
conditions = 30min screening
and 1hr 15min to write
response to section A & B.
Practice questions in timed conditions. Examples of past questions can be
found here: http://www.alperton.brent.sch.uk/assets/Forms-Documents/Year11-VIP-Zone/Media/Past-Papers-Mark-Schemes.pdf
You should spend no more than 5mins per paragraph.
Use the sentence starters in the revision guide if you get stuck (p19)
Compare to the mark scheme.
18th May
In-class walking talking mock
in response to last week’s
paper.
Identify which question(s) you are weakest in. Refer to the mark scheme and
teacher feedback to understand how you can improve.
Re-write your paragraph(s) in timed conditions.
Q1) Codes and conventions
Create a spider diagram/list to outline the conventions of action adventure
films. Check your spellings of the key terms using Quizlet.
a) What types of characters do we expect? How is this shown in the clip?
b) What types of narratives do we expect? How is this shown in the clip?
Refer to the revision pack to check your answer (p20)
Watch a clip and practice a response – spend no more than 8mins.
25th May
Q2) MECS
Go over each element of MECS (mise-en-scene, editing, camerawork and
sound) on a different day.
Note down the keys terms for each area of MECS and their general
connotative effect. Refer to the revision guide/Quizlet to check your answer.
Once you have gone over each element, watch a clip twice and practice
noting down examples from MECS. Do not look out for editing and
camerawork during the same viewing.
Practice writing your response for Q2 – no more than 5 mins for each
element. Did you manage to write two PEE paragraphs for each?
1st June
Q3) Representation
Watch a clip and identify how different types of people are represented. Refer
to stereotypes – do they conform or subvert them? How? Provide specific
examples from the clip.
Refer to the revision guide (p13) and complete the activities before practicing
a question.
Practice a timed response = 20 mins. You should be able to complete
approximately 4-6 paragraphs.
8th June
Q4) TV Comedy
Go over key terminology again on Quizlet.
a) Scheduling
Create a table to compare and contrast The Big Bang Theory and Never Mind
the Buzzcocks.
 What time is it on? Why?
 What day is it on? Why?
 What channel is it on? Why? Refer to the channel’s ethos
b) Audience pleasures
Create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast why people watch both
shows. Ensure you have specific examples from at least two different
episodes.
Practice a timed response for each question = 15mins
Refer to the mark scheme to check which level you have reached.
15th June
Drop in session in SA7 (period 1 and 2) on the morning of the exam. Please email Miss. Patel if you would like
to book a specific time in those two hours.
Real exam (PM). GOOD LUCK!