OCR GCSE Media Studies Past Papers & Mark Schemes

OCR GCSE Media Studies (specification code J200) equips students with the critical tools to analyse, interpret, and create media products. The qualification comprises two written examinations and one non-exam assessment (NEA), covering television, music, news, advertising, film, and online media. Component 01 — Television and Promoting Media — is a 90-minute written paper carrying 40% of the overall mark. It focuses on the analysis of television programmes and promotional media (such as film posters, trailers, and advertising campaigns). Students study set products in detail, applying media-studies theories and frameworks including representation, audience, media language, and industry. Component 02 — Music and News — is a written examination lasting 1 hour 15 minutes, worth 30%. It covers the music industry (music videos, album artwork, and online presence) and news media (newspaper front pages, news websites, and the role of regulation). An insert containing unseen media products is provided for analysis. Component 03 — Creating Media (30%) — is the NEA. Students create their own media product in response to a brief set by OCR, choosing from options such as a film marketing campaign, a music promotion package, or a news-media product. This component is school-assessed with external moderation by OCR.