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Exam Board: NCFE Level 1/2
Grading System:
Level 1 Pass - Level 2 Distinction
What is the course content and how is my child assessed?
What is the course content and how is my child assessed?
Content area 1: Types of interactive media products and their features
Content area 2: Interactive media and the audience
Content area 3: Software and hardware options for interactive media products
Content area 4: Product proposals and planning for interactive media products
Content area 5: Developing an interactive media product
Content area 6: Promotion and presentation of interactive media products
Content area 7: Review of production processes and final product
There are 5 Assessment Objectives:
There are 5 Assessment Objectives:
AO1 Recall knowledge and show understanding
The emphasis here is for learners to recall and communicate the fundamental elements of knowledge and understanding.
AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding
The emphasis here is for learners to apply their knowledge and understanding to real-world contexts and novel situations.
AO3 Analyse and evaluate knowledge and understanding
The emphasis here is for learners to develop analytical thinking skills to make reasoned judgements and reach conclusions.
AO4 Demonstrate and apply relevant technical skills, techniques and processes
The emphasis here is for learners to demonstrate the essential technical skills relevant to the vocational sector by applying the appropriate processes, tools and techniques.
AO5 Analyse and evaluate the demonstration of relevant technical skills, techniques and processes
The emphasis here is for learners to analyse and evaluate the essential technical skills,
processes, tools and techniques relevant to the vocational sector.
Students are assessed through:
Students are assessed through:
A non-examined assessment which is done in school time over 17 hours, working on a brief set by the exam board.
This is worth 60% of the final grade.
This assesses all content areas and all assessment objectives.
A written exam taken at the end of Year 11.
This is worth 40% of the final grade.
This assesses all content areas and assessment objectives 1-3.
What does revision in Media look like?
What does revision in Media look like?
The best way to revise for Interactive Media is through active recall and practice. This means regularly revisiting key concepts, applying knowledge to exam-style questions, and testing yourself through retrieval quizzes.
Students have Get Smart Guides for each unit in their Google Classroom with advice and what to revise and how to do this, with links to resources.
We have created a set of retrieval quizzes in Google Forms that students can use to check their understanding of key topics. These quizzes will help reinforce learning and highlight areas that need further study.
Students also have key definitions in their workbooks, which they should revisit regularly. A strong grasp of terminology is essential for success in the course.
Additionally, exam-style questions will be incorporated into ongoing lessons, giving students regular practice in applying their knowledge to realistic assessment scenarios.
How much Media revision should my child be doing?
How much Media revision should my child be doing?
Quality of revision is more important than quantity, but here are some useful guidelines:
In Year 10, students should spend at least 30-60 minutes per week on Interactive Media revision. This is in addition to any set retrieval quizzes or class tasks.
This revision could involve:
Reviewing key definitions in workbooks
Completing retrieval quizzes in Google Forms
Practicing past exam questions
Summarising topics into revision notes or mind maps
Engaging in discussion-based revision (explaining concepts to someone else)
Towards the end of Year 10 and into Year 11, students will complete half exam papers as independent revision. These should take approximately 45 minutes each.
What does my child need to be able to revise for Media effectively?
What does my child need to be able to revise for Media effectively?
Access to the following resources:
Their GET SMART guide in Google Classroom
Retrieval quizzes (Google Forms)
Workbooks with key definitions
Revision notes from lessons
Exam-style questions and mark schemes
Interactive Media past papers (when made available)
Students should also have access to the following equipment:
A notebook or revision cards for summarising key concepts
A quiet space to work (this could be during extended study at school)
A device for accessing Google Forms quizzes and online resources
How will my child know their strengths and areas for development?
How will my child know their strengths and areas for development?
After each assessment, students will receive feedback identifying their strengths and gaps in understanding. This feedback will be based on:
Retrieval quiz results – highlighting which topics need more revision
Exam-style question performance – showing how well they can apply their knowledge
Ongoing teacher feedback – given through lessons and targeted intervention
Students should track their own progress by making note of which topics they need to improve on and using this information to plan their revision.
Past Papers
Past Papers
Past papers are an excellent revision tool. However, since Interactive Media is a relatively new course, there are fewer past papers available. To compensate for this, students should focus on:
Completing exam-style questions provided in lessons
Practicing applying knowledge to different scenarios
Using mark schemes to self-assess and understand what examiners are looking for
Some tips for completing exam-style questions effectively:
✅ Read the question carefully. Underline key terms to ensure you understand what is being asked.
✅ Use structured responses. If the question asks for an explanation, give a clear point, followed by a reason or example.
✅ Think about AO1, AO2, and AO3. Show your knowledge, apply it to a scenario, and evaluate where needed.
✅ Use the mark scheme. Compare your answers to model responses to see where you can improve.
✅ If you’re stuck, move on and return later. Don’t get caught up on one question—keep momentum
So how exactly can I help?
So how exactly can I help?
Help to create a positive approach to Interactive Media revision
Help to create a positive approach to Interactive Media revision
Encourage your child to actively engage with the subject. Even if you're not familiar with Interactive Media, you can still help by showing an interest and discussing what they’ve been working on.
Encourage organisation and consistency
Encourage organisation and consistency
Help them create a revision timetable that balances Interactive Media with their other subjects. Spaced practice (little and often) is more effective than last-minute cramming.
Check in on their revision
Check in on their revision
Ask your child about their revision using these helpful questions:
"What have you been working on?"
"Can you explain a key concept from your revision today?"
"Which retrieval quiz questions did you struggle with?"
"Are there any definitions or topics you keep forgetting?"
"What feedback have you had on your exam-style answers?"
By asking these questions, you encourage your child to engage with their revision actively rather than just passively reading notes.
Contact Mr. Said if you need further guidance
Contact Mr. Said if you need further guidance
If you have any concerns or need advice about Interactive Media revision, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – I’m happy to help!
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