Media/Film/Tv Studies
Course summary
Media is inescapable in our digitally driven world. Information and access to that information is power. It can sway elections and influence choices at every level of your daily life. It can also bring great pleasure through the ability to access products whenever and wherever we choose bringing the power to the consumer and allowing us to interact in ways our parents never thought possible. Through the study of media across a wide range of outlets we are able to understand how this process of persuasion works and how we can make the most of the opportunities it brings. The course is centered around the four key media concepts; language, audiences, representations and industry. Students study a wide range of media products in relation to these concepts including newspapers (print and online), the film industry, music videos, video games, magazines and advertising. In addition these texts will be studied in relation to the contexts in which they were produced for example social, cultural, historic, political and economic contexts. They will also complete an individual practical cross- media project based on a brief set by the exam board. The media is one of the country's fastest growing industries. Study of the media can lead to work in fields as divers as film and TV production to public relations. Many candidates progress to university for media related courses, such as media production and journalism. Others choose humanities and teaching degrees leading to careers in these areas.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 or above | — |
Media Studies | Grade 6 in Media Studies | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
• 6 Strong Passes or 7 Standard Passes including: • 6 in Media Studies (if studied at GCSE) and • 5 in English Language
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Assessment
Paper 1: Media Messages (35% of A Level) • Section A: News • Section B: Media Language and Representation Paper 2: Evolving Media (35@o of A Level) • Section A: Media Industries and Audiences • Section B: Long Form Television Drama Non Examined Element (NEA): Making Media (3096 of A Level)
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