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• The mock examination assesses CSP knowledge, theory, unseen analysis and argument construction.
• Examination questions require understanding of command words.
• Successful responses use relevant evidence to support arguments.
• Media theories must be applied accurately in responses.
• Evaluation is an essential component of high-quality analysis.
• Mock examinations assess analytical and synoptic skills under timed conditions.
• Strong responses answer the specific requirements of the question.
• Students must select one of six available NEA briefs.
• NEA work begins with understanding the selected brief.
• The statement of intent outlines creative and production decisions.
• NEA planning requires identification of a target audience.
• Media forms have specific conventions that must be considered.
• Effective NEA development requires product research.
• Effective NEA development requires audience research.
• Primary and secondary research provide different forms of information.
• Representations must be considered when planning media products.
• Original ideas should be informed by research and conventions.
• Production schedules support successful project management.
• Production ideas must be realistic and feasible.
• A research-and-planning portfolio should include audience research, product research, proposals and scheduling.

• Interpret examination command words accurately.
• Analyse unseen media products effectively.
• Construct supported analytical arguments.
• Apply relevant media theories accurately.
• Evaluate interpretations and viewpoints.
• Plan responses to examination questions.
• Complete timed examination responses.
• Reflect on assessment performance and feedback.
• Select an appropriate NEA brief.
• Identify the requirements and constraints of a brief.
• Define a target audience for a media product.
• Conduct primary research.
• Conduct secondary research.
• Analyse existing media products.
• Apply media conventions in planning.
• Develop original production ideas.
• Create audience profiles using research.
• Produce a realistic production schedule.
• Evaluate the feasibility of production plans.
• Create a research-and-planning portfolio that justifies creative decisions.