GCSE (9–1) MEDIA STUDIES — May 2025 PAST PAPER: Television and Promoting Media
Merged Question Paper & Mark Scheme [OCR J200/01]
Exam Resource Summary
The May 2025 GCSE (9–1) Media Studies Television and Promoting Media Paper (OCR J200/01)
provides a fully merged resource combining the complete examination paper with its official mark
scheme. This integrated format allows learners to understand precisely how each question is assessed,
clarifying examiner expectations and highlighting the criteria required for high-band responses. This
component assesses students’ knowledge and understanding of media language, representation, industry,
and audience in relation to set television products and promotional media. Candidates are expected to
analyse media forms and conventions, explore how meanings are constructed, evaluate representation
choices, and apply theoretical perspectives. The paper also assesses contextual knowledge relating to
institutions, production processes, and audience engagement. By presenting each question alongside
detailed marking guidance, the resource strengthens analytical, evaluative, and media literacy skills. It
helps learners structure responses effectively, apply media terminology accurately, and develop well-
supported interpretations. This merged format offers focused and comprehensive preparation for the 2026
OCR GCSE Media Studies (Television and Promoting Media) examination.
OCR is an exempt Charity
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SECTION A
Television
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• This extract relates to Questions 1–3. You have three minutes to read these questions before
the extract begins
• The extract is approximately three minutes long and will be played four times
• First screening: watch the extract, you may make notes
• Second screening: watch the extract and make notes
• There will be a five-minute break for you to make notes
• Third screening: watch the extract and make notes
• There will be a five-minute break to make notes
• Final screening: watch the extract and make notes
• You will have four minutes to complete your notes.
The extract is from the television crime drama Vigil (Series 1, Episode 1).
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Merged Question Paper & Mark Scheme [OCR J200/01]
Exam Resource Summary
The May 2025 GCSE (9–1) Media Studies Television and Promoting Media Paper (OCR J200/01)
provides a fully merged resource combining the complete examination paper with its official mark
scheme. This integrated format allows learners to understand precisely how each question is assessed,
clarifying examiner expectations and highlighting the criteria required for high-band responses. This
component assesses students’ knowledge and understanding of media language, representation, industry,
and audience in relation to set television products and promotional media. Candidates are expected to
analyse media forms and conventions, explore how meanings are constructed, evaluate representation
choices, and apply theoretical perspectives. The paper also assesses contextual knowledge relating to
institutions, production processes, and audience engagement. By presenting each question alongside
detailed marking guidance, the resource strengthens analytical, evaluative, and media literacy skills. It
helps learners structure responses effectively, apply media terminology accurately, and develop well-
supported interpretations. This merged format offers focused and comprehensive preparation for the 2026
OCR GCSE Media Studies (Television and Promoting Media) examination.
OCR is an exempt Charity
Turn over
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SECTION A
Television
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• This extract relates to Questions 1–3. You have three minutes to read these questions before
the extract begins
• The extract is approximately three minutes long and will be played four times
• First screening: watch the extract, you may make notes
• Second screening: watch the extract and make notes
• There will be a five-minute break for you to make notes
• Third screening: watch the extract and make notes
• There will be a five-minute break to make notes
• Final screening: watch the extract and make notes
• You will have four minutes to complete your notes.
The extract is from the television crime drama Vigil (Series 1, Episode 1).
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