Merit & Distincion

Merit Tasks

1.       Learners use correct media terminology in their analysis. They demonstrate a good understanding of the conventions of the media product’s genre, and their understanding is supported by examples within the chosen media product

2.       Learners’ analysis of the target audience shows a good understanding of the relationship between the target audience and their chosen media product

3.       Learners’ analysis of their chosen media product demonstrates a good understanding of how legal and ethical constraints impact on the product. They relate the legal and ethical issues analysed for the chosen media product to the role that the relevant regulatory bodies play in upholding guidelines and regulations

Distinction Tasks

1.       Learners’ analysis shows a thorough understanding of the relationship between purpose, form, content and meaning within the intentions of the chosen media product

2.       Learners explain what aspects of the media product would appeal to the target audience and what would influence the target audience to use the product