Assessment Specifications
Level 1 Media Studies 2023
General information
Domain |
Media Studies |
Method of assessment |
Written examination |
Standards |
Information relating to both achievement standards
The assessment will be available to candidates in paper or digital format. Further information about digital external assessments can be found on the Digital Assessment: NCEA Online page.
Specific information for individual achievement standards
Standard |
90991 |
Title |
Demonstrate understanding of the media coverage of a current issue or event |
Version |
3 |
Number of credits |
4 |
Candidates will be required to apply knowledge and understanding from their learning to respond to questions based on news media texts provided in a resource booklet.
Standard |
90992 |
Title |
Demonstrate understanding of characteristics of a media genre |
Version |
3 |
Number of credits |
4 |
The examination will take the form of a single essay.
Candidates will be required to respond to ONE of a number of statements / questions.
Candidates are encouraged to write a concise response of no more than 550–600 words (3–4 pages). Assessment will be based on the quality of the response rather than its length.
Information in planning spaces will not be marked.