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TYRIONPAPERS.COM
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Wednesday 14 May 2025 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Media Studies
J200/01 Television and Promoting Media
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes (including 30 minutes viewing time)
You must have:
* 1 3 7 1 6 9 3 8 0 6 *
• a DVD extract
* J 2 0 0 0 1 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. You can use extra paper if
you need to, but you must clearly show your candidate number, the centre number and
the question numbers.
• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 70.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 16 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [603/2069/2] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (DE) 333268/3 Turn over
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, 2
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).
© OCR 2025
for more: tyrionpapers.com
Understand exam format and structure
Past papers show the types of questions, mark allocations, and time limits,
helping students know what to expect in the real exam.
Identify frequently tested topics
By reviewing several past papers, students can spot patterns and common
themes that appear regularly.
Practice time management
Completing past papers under timed conditions helps students learn how
to pace themselves during the exam.
Improve exam technique
Students learn how to interpret command words (e.g. explain, compare,
evaluate) and structure answers effectively.
Assess strengths and weaknesses
Marking answers using mark schemes highlights areas that need more
revision.
Build confidence
Familiarity with exam-style questions reduces anxiety and increases
confidence going into the exam.
Improve accuracy and clarity
Repeated practice helps students write clearer, more precise answers and
avoid common mistakes.
Track progress over time
Comparing results from different past papers shows improvement and
helps students adjust revision strategies.
TYRIONPAPERS.COM
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Wednesday 14 May 2025 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Media Studies
J200/01 Television and Promoting Media
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes (including 30 minutes viewing time)
You must have:
* 1 3 7 1 6 9 3 8 0 6 *
• a DVD extract
* J 2 0 0 0 1 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. You can use extra paper if
you need to, but you must clearly show your candidate number, the centre number and
the question numbers.
• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 70.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 16 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [603/2069/2] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (DE) 333268/3 Turn over
for more: tyrionpapers.com
, 2
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).
© OCR 2025
for more: tyrionpapers.com
