MEST 3 Section B IDENTITIES mark scheme

MEST 3 Identities Mark Scheme


 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