• Written paper: 1 hour and 30 minutes 
• 40% of total GCSE 
• 70 marks (80 UMS) 
• This is a non-calculator paper. 
• All questions are mandatory. 
• Section A is multiple choice and short answer questions. 
• Section B is scenario-based and links to the vocational application of media.  

Topic Area 1: The media industry

Topic Area 2: Factors influencing product design

Topic Area 3: Pre-production planning

Topic Area 4: Distribution considerations