• Demonstrate skills of enquiry, critical thinking, decision making and analysis • Demonstrate a critical approach to media issues • Demonstrate appreciation and critical understanding of the media and their role both historically and currently in society, culture, politics and the economy • Develop an understanding of the dynamic and changing relationships between media forms, products, media industries and audiences • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the global nature of the media • Apply theoretical knowledge and specialist subject specific terminology to analyse and compare media products and the contexts in which they are produced and consumed in order to make informed arguments, reach substantiated judgements and draw conclusions about media issues • Engage in critical debate about academic theories used in media studies • Appreciate how theoretical understanding supports practice and practice supports theoretical understanding • Demonstrate sophisticated practical skills by providing opportunities for creative media production list of aims Themes/Units A-level Media Studies engages students in the in depth study of media products in relation to the four areas of the theoretical framework: 1. Media language 2. Media representation 3. Media industries 4. Media audiences. 5. There is a coursework component worth 30% of your A Level. The brief for this is released by the exam board each year. This year it is to create a Horror/Coming of age film trailer and three film posters to promote the film.
At least one grade 5 in English Language or English Literature.
1 & 2 Written Examination: 1hr 30 mins for each paper (70%) 3 None Exam Assessment: one term (30%)
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Pursley Road, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2EP |
• Demonstrate skills of enquiry, critical thinking, decision making and analysis • Demonstrate a critical approach to media issues • Demonstrate appreciation and critical understanding of the media and their role both historically and currently in society, culture, politics and the economy • Develop an understanding of the dynamic and changing relationships between media forms, products, media industries and audiences • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the global nature of the media • Apply theoretical knowledge and specialist subject specific terminology to analyse and compare media products and the contexts in which they are produced and consumed in order to make informed arguments, reach substantiated judgements and draw conclusions about media issues • Engage in critical debate about academic theories used in media studies • Appreciate how theoretical understanding supports practice and practice supports theoretical understanding • Demonstrate sophisticated practical skills by providing opportunities for creative media production list of aims Themes/Units A-level Media Studies engages students in the in depth study of media products in relation to the four areas of the theoretical framework: 1. Media language 2. Media representation 3. Media industries 4. Media audiences. 5. There is a coursework component worth 30% of your A Level. The brief for this is released by the exam board each year. This year it is to create a Horror/Coming of age film trailer and three film posters to promote the film.
At least one grade 5 in English Language or English Literature.
1 & 2 Written Examination: 1hr 30 mins for each paper (70%) 3 None Exam Assessment: one term (30%)
