Media A Level

Course summary

The WJEC Eduqas A Level in Media Studies offers a broad, engaging and stimulating course of study which enables learners to: ▪ Demonstrate skills of enquiry, critical thinking, decision-making and analysis ▪ Demonstrate a critical approach to media issues ▪ Demonstrate appreciation and critical understanding of the media and their role both historically and currently in society, culture, politics and the economy ▪ Develop an understanding of the dynamic and changing relationships between media forms, products, industries and audiences ▪ Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the global nature of the media ▪ Apply theoretical knowledge and specialist subject specific terminology to analyse and compare media products and the contexts in which they are produced and consumed ▪ Make informed arguments, reach substantiated judgements and draw conclusions about media issues ▪ Engage in critical debate about academic theories used in media studies ▪ Appreciate how theoretical understanding supports practice and practice supports theoretical understanding ▪ Demonstrate sophisticated practical skills by providing opportunities for creative media production