Media Studies

Course summary

The Media permeates all aspects of modern life and Media Studies offers the opportunity to study the Media in depth and how it influences not only its audience but also society, politics and the world of finance. Component 1: Media Products and Industries. Students study two sections in this unit: Section A: Analysing Media Language and Representation Section B: Understanding Media Industries and Audiences Component 2: Media forms and products in depth Section A: Television in the Global Age Section B: Magazines; Mainstream and Alternative Section C: Media in the Online Age Component 3: Non Exam Assessment This is a coursework unit with set briefs where you will have to plan, produce and evaluate a particular media text