Media/Film/Tv Studies

Assessment

AS units available: • Module 1 - Investigating Media In this unit you will learn about the key concepts of representation, institutions, media language including narrative, and media audiences. Assessment will be a written paper of 2 hours. Examination: 50% of the total AS marks, 25% of the total A Level marks, 2 hours • Module 2 - Creating Media For this unit you will create two media products. This may involve video production as part of a group, creating pages for a newspaper or magazine or creating web pages for an internet site. Coursework: The creation of two linked production pieces 50% of AS marks, 25% of the total A Level marks A2 units available: • Module 3 - Critical Perspectives This unit will enable you to develop your approach to analysing the role of the media in today's society by referring to the wider contexts which affect and influence media content. You will consider media debates such as media technology and the digital revolution and the effect of globalisation on the media. Assessment will be a written paper of 2 hours. Examination: 25% of the total A Level marks, 2 hours • Module 4 - Media: Research and Production This involves researching a topic of your choice and producing an extended written report. This will be followed by creating a media product which is linked to the topic you have investigated. Examination: 25% of the total A Level marks, 2 hours Coursework: 25% of the total A Level marks AS Examination 1571 A2 Examination 2571