The document provides information about the MEST 1 exam for AS Media. It is a 2 hour written exam worth 50% of the AS level. It has two sections: Section A involves short answer questions about media platforms and concepts, and Section B involves a choice of essay questions about a cross-media study of music. The exam tests understanding of key media platforms like broadcasting, digital media, and print, as well as concepts like form, audience, institution, and representation. Students should use their time effectively in the exam to demonstrate knowledge of these platforms and concepts.

1. MEST 1 – Investigating Media
AS Media - 2013

2. Review
structure of
exam
Investigating
Media
Evaluate
existing Define each
knowledge of of the key
media areas of the
platforms and exam
concepts

3. What is MEST 1?
• 2 hour written exam (Mon 13th May – AM)
• 50% of your AS Level
• 80 marks
• Two Sections:
• A: four compulsory short answer questions
• This includes viewing of a stimulus material
• B: choice of one from two essay questions

4. What do we do in the
exam?
• Section A: Platforms & Concepts
• Media Platforms
• Broadcasting
• Digital/Web Based Media (e-media)
• Print
• Media Concepts
• Form
• Audience
• Institution
• Representation

5. What do we do in the
exam?
• Section B: Cross Media Study
Music: You will investigate how music is presented across
the media, for example, in (audio- visual) broadcasting,
internet and portable electronic devices, newspapers and
specialist magazines.
You should study the production and reception of this
coverage including the ways in which audiences may
select, consume and respond to music products.

6. What is each question
worth?
• Section A: (1 hour 15 minutes)
• This includes 15 minutes viewing time
• This section is worth 48 marks
• Section B: (45 minutes)
• This section is worth 32 marks
• Total paper is worth 80 marks

7. Media Platforms
In your groups, mind map -
• What media would you include within the following
platforms:
• Broadcasting
• E-Media
• Print

8. Media Concepts
• (FAIR) Form, Audience, Institution, Representation
• This structure will be used to analyse each of the
three platforms
• What do you already know about FAIR?
• How are you currently engaging with what is
happening in the media?

9. Summary
• How many sections are there in the exam?
• What is each section about?
• How should you use your time in the exam?
• What is each section worth?
• What do you need to demonstrate an understanding
of in the exam?
• What do you think the examiner wants you to do?

10. Homework - Media
Debates
Select a current media debate and create a poster on the debate
• These could include:
• Freedom and regulation of British press
• VOD and the future of television
• The impact of Web 2.0 on the creative industries
• The poster should:
• Be presentable and eye catching
• Outline the key issues of the debate
• Provide a balanced overview of the debate
This needs to be completed by Mon 25th Feb