iMedia

Cambridge Nationals iMedia (J834)

40% Exam + 30% NEA1 + 30% NEA2
Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topic 4 Exam Prep

Topic Area 1: The media industry

Topic Overview Sheet – Topic 1 – The media industry
1.1 – Media industry sectors and products
Worksheet 1.1a
MCQ 1.1a
MCQ 1.1b
1.2 – Job roles in the media industry
Worksheet 1.2a
MCQ 1.2a

Topic Area 2: Factors influencing product design

Topic Overview Sheet: Topic 2 – Factors influencing product design
2.1 – How style, content and layout are linked to the purpose
Worksheet 2.1a
Worksheet 2.1b
Worksheet 2.1c
Worksheet 2.1d
MCQ 2.1a
2.2 – Client requirements and how they are defined
Worksheet 2.2a
MCQ 2.2a
2.3 – Audience demographics and segmentation
Worksheet 2.3a
MCQ 2.3a
2.4 – Research methods, sources and types of data
Worksheet 2.4a
MCQ 2.4a
2.5 – Media codes used to convey meaning, create impact and/or engage audiences
Worksheet 2.5a
MCQ 2.5a

Topic Area 3: Pre-production planning

Topic Overview Sheet: Topic 3 – Pre-production planning
3.1 – Work Planning

In this sub-topic you will learn about Timelines, Gantt Charts

Worksheet 3.1a
3.2 – Documents used to support ideas generation

In this sub-topic you will learn about Mood boards, spider diagrams

Worksheet 3.2a
3.3 – Documents used to design and plan media products
Worksheet 3.3a
3.4.1 – Legal considerations to protect individuals
Worksheet 3.4.1a
3.4.2 – Intellectual property rights
Worksheet 3.4.2a
3.4.3 – Regulation, certification, and classification
Worksheet 3.4.3a
3.4.4 – Health and safety
Worksheet 3.4.4a

Topic Area 4: Distribution considerations

Topic Overview Sheet: Topic 4 – Distribution considerations
4.1 – Distribution platforms and media to reach audiences
Worksheet 4.1
4.2.1 – Properties and formats of media files (Image Files)
Worksheet 4.2.1
4.2.2 – Properties and formats of media files (Audio Files)
Worksheet 4.2.2
4.2.3 – Properties and formats of media files (Moving Image Files)
Worksheet 4.2.3
4.2.4 – Properties and formats of media files (File Compression)
Worksheet 4.2.4

Exam Prep

How to Answer a 9-Mark Question (R093)
30-Question Rapid Revision Quiz
30-Question Rapid Revision Quiz (Answers)
Top 50 keywords and their definitions
Last minute revision sheet for summer 2026
25 most likely questions for summer 2026