Book excerpt: 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