MEST3 Idenitities Mark Scheme

Media Studies – Mark Scheme MEST3

Level 4 (37- 48 marks)
  • A sophisticated and comprehensive essay showing very good critical autonomy. Sophisticated and detailed understanding of identities and the media.
  • A sharp focus on the question throughout.
  • Sophisticated application of a wide range of media debates/issues/theories and wider contexts.
  • A comprehensive individual case study, with a wide range of detailed examples. Well structured, articulate and engaged.

Level 3 (25 - 36 marks)
  • A good essay, showing good critical autonomy.
  • Proficient understanding of of identities and the media.
  • A clear focus on the question. Good application of a range of media debates, issues and theories and wider contexts.
  • A clear individual case study, with a range of examples. Well structured and clearly expressed.Media Studies

Level 2 (13 - 24 marks)
  • A satisfactory essay, showing critical autonomy.
  • Adequate understanding of identities and the media.
  • Focuses mainly on the question.
  • Adequate application of media debates/issues/theories and wider contexts.
  • An adequate individual case study, with a number of examples. Mostly well structured and generally clear.


Level 1 (1 - 12 marks)
  • A basic essay. Some understanding of identities and the media.
  • May lack focus on the question.
  • A basic application of some media debates/issues/theories or wider contexts
  • Evidence of a case study and supported by some examples.
  • Meaning may be obscured at times by weaknesses in communication.

Level 0 (0 marks)

  • Mostly descriptive and/or irrelevant answer. Little focus on the question

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