National 5 Media
Course Specification (19/05/2023)
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Media Specimen Question Paper National 5
July 2017
2021
There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21
Coursework (19/05/2023)
This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.
Optional template to download for the submission of the Coursework Assessment Task for National 5 Media. The template sets out the criteria for the assignment in separate boxes. Please note that the size of each box can be amended to suit candidate needs.
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Understanding Standards (19/02/2024)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further Understanding Standards materials for this subject can be found on SQA’s secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Webinar (recording)
Course assessment from session 2022-2023 (17 January 2022)
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- Question Paper Candidate Evidence(122 KB)
- Question Paper Candidate Commentary(158 KB)
- Assignment Candidate Evidence(1.14 MB) (A
- Assignment Candidate Commentary(166 KB)
Course assesment from session 2020-21 (13 January 2020)
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Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Additional Resources session 2020-22
Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports (23/09/2024)
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
Course Reports
- 2024 National 5 Media course report September 2024
- 2023 National 5 Media course report October 2023
- 2022 National 5 Media course report September 2022