GCSE OCR Media Studies
In short
GCSE OCR Media Studies has 6 topics: Media Language, Media Representations, Media Industries and 3 more. Each topic lists its topics in syllabus order. Start with Media Language or jump to the topic you are revising.
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What topics are in GCSE OCR Media Studies?
Semiotics and Codes
- Signs and meaning
- Technical and visual codes
Genre and Narrative
- Genre conventions
- Narrative theory
Representation
- Constructing representations
- Stereotypes
- Gender and ethnicity
Ownership and Regulation
- Media ownership
- Regulation
Production and Distribution
- Funding
- Convergence
Audience Theory
- Targeting audiences
- Uses and gratifications
- Reception theory
Analysing Set Products
- Television
- Advertising
- Music video
- Newspapers
Media Production
- Planning
- Production
- Statement of intent
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Revise
Work through your course topic by topic, in the order it is taught, so nothing gets missed.
Test yourself
Check each topic against what you should be able to do, and practise on exam-style questions as they are added.
Improve
Go back to what you could not do, or work with a tutor to close the gaps before your exams.
GCSE OCR Media Studies: common questions
What topics are in GCSE OCR Media Studies?
GCSE OCR Media Studies has 6 topics: Topic 1: Media Language; Topic 2: Media Representations; Topic 3: Media Industries; Topic 4: Media Audiences; Topic 5: Close Study Products; Topic 6: Non-Exam Assessment.
How should I revise GCSE OCR Media Studies?
Work through one topic at a time in order, since later topics build on earlier ones. For each topic, check you can do everything on its list before moving on, and go back to the ones you could not.
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