Throughout the course students will develop the ability to analyse a wide range of media, this includes studying a number of set products such as specific music videos, film marketing, newspapers, computer games, radio programmes and advertisements. In Year 12 students will develop media language in order to analyse these media and engage with key issues and debates, including stereotyping of groups, and the effects media may have on people. In addition, students will study the industries that have produced these set products and how this impacts the way audiences may respond to these products. In Year 13 students will study three media industries in depth; television, magazines and online media. Students will investigate set products and analyse all aspects of the text’s production, reception and regulation. In addition to this, students will independently undertake a cross media production (Non Examined Assessment) brief. This requires students to research, plan and produce their own media texts. This is based on a set brief provided by the exam board which changes yearly. However, examples may include making a print marketing campaign and website for a new film or launching a new magazine in print and online, or making a music video and promotional materials for a new music artist. The coursework portfolio is worth 30% of the A-level. For more information, please see the full prospectus.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Fambridge Road, Maldon, CM9 6AB |
Throughout the course students will develop the ability to analyse a wide range of media, this includes studying a number of set products such as specific music videos, film marketing, newspapers, computer games, radio programmes and advertisements. In Year 12 students will develop media language in order to analyse these media and engage with key issues and debates, including stereotyping of groups, and the effects media may have on people. In addition, students will study the industries that have produced these set products and how this impacts the way audiences may respond to these products. In Year 13 students will study three media industries in depth; television, magazines and online media. Students will investigate set products and analyse all aspects of the text’s production, reception and regulation. In addition to this, students will independently undertake a cross media production (Non Examined Assessment) brief. This requires students to research, plan and produce their own media texts. This is based on a set brief provided by the exam board which changes yearly. However, examples may include making a print marketing campaign and website for a new film or launching a new magazine in print and online, or making a music video and promotional materials for a new music artist. The coursework portfolio is worth 30% of the A-level. For more information, please see the full prospectus.
