Choosing this Course Students will follow the Eduqas specification. The course is ideal for those who have an appreciation and enjoyment of existing media texts and will focus on how media theory can be applied to these texts. The media explored for the course is broad, with students asked to engage with 8 different media formats. Students will complete one piece of practical work that will generally be print-based and need to be completed individually. Course Content In Year One, students will explore how media products are used by media institutions to construct different representations and how media audiences interpret these products. Case studies include Assassin’s Creed, front cover of The Times and the marketing for Straight Outta Compton and I, Daniel Blake. In Year Two, students will continue with their coursework and in addition to this they will explore and analyse the ideas and arguments from debates about the media, especially in terms of the changes in television consumption and the contrast in mainstream and alternative magazines. Students will focus on the changing media landscape, mostly through examples of texts in television drama. Career Opportunities Many students continue their studies at degree level at university. There are clear opportunities in academic and vocational areas. The course may lead to a career path in the Media or Film Industry or in areas such as Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Arts Administration and Management. Media Studies combines well with English, Humanities and Drama.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Sutton Common Road, Sutton, SM3 9PS |
Choosing this Course Students will follow the Eduqas specification. The course is ideal for those who have an appreciation and enjoyment of existing media texts and will focus on how media theory can be applied to these texts. The media explored for the course is broad, with students asked to engage with 8 different media formats. Students will complete one piece of practical work that will generally be print-based and need to be completed individually. Course Content In Year One, students will explore how media products are used by media institutions to construct different representations and how media audiences interpret these products. Case studies include Assassin’s Creed, front cover of The Times and the marketing for Straight Outta Compton and I, Daniel Blake. In Year Two, students will continue with their coursework and in addition to this they will explore and analyse the ideas and arguments from debates about the media, especially in terms of the changes in television consumption and the contrast in mainstream and alternative magazines. Students will focus on the changing media landscape, mostly through examples of texts in television drama. Career Opportunities Many students continue their studies at degree level at university. There are clear opportunities in academic and vocational areas. The course may lead to a career path in the Media or Film Industry or in areas such as Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Arts Administration and Management. Media Studies combines well with English, Humanities and Drama.
