Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes 35% of qualification Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes 35% of qualification Component 3: Cross-Media Production Non exam assessment 30% of qualification Media Studies is a course which focuses on how media products are produced and their impact. We will be looking at media productions across a wide range of forms and analysing the technical details of their construction, which we then link to representation and audience. There is also a focus on the industries involved in the production, considering not only production but also distribution, marketing and regulation. Students will have the opportunity to produce their own print based, audio-visual and online texts, across a range of industries. As well as an interest in media it is essential that students have strong English skills as much of the work is essay based, although there are also creative elements. This course will appeal to hard working, well organised students.