Through studying Media Studies, you will view, evaluate and analyse a variety of media products, and develop practical skills spanning a range of media forms. You’ll find contemporary, diverse topics and varied and engaging content, helping you to develop research, problem-solving skills as well as your creativity. You will also refine your debating skills by discussing contemporary issues from a range of perspectives. A-Level Media Studies engages students in the in depth study of media products in relation to the four areas of the theoretical framework: - media language - media representation - media industries - media audiences Students are required to study media products from all of the following media forms: - television - film (in the context of the study of media industries) - radio - newspapers - magazines - advertising and marketing - online, social and participatory media - video games - music video
This course is assessed through 2 papers and 1 Non-Examined Assessment: 1) Paper 1 (2 hours, 35%). Focuses on Media Language and Media Representations. 2) Paper 2 (2 hours, 35%). Focuses on the in-depth media forms of television, magazines and online, social and participatory media/video games. Non-Examined Assessment (30%). The NEA asks students to apply their knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework by creating media products for an intended audience
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Kings Reach, Slough, SL3 7UX |
Through studying Media Studies, you will view, evaluate and analyse a variety of media products, and develop practical skills spanning a range of media forms. You’ll find contemporary, diverse topics and varied and engaging content, helping you to develop research, problem-solving skills as well as your creativity. You will also refine your debating skills by discussing contemporary issues from a range of perspectives. A-Level Media Studies engages students in the in depth study of media products in relation to the four areas of the theoretical framework: - media language - media representation - media industries - media audiences Students are required to study media products from all of the following media forms: - television - film (in the context of the study of media industries) - radio - newspapers - magazines - advertising and marketing - online, social and participatory media - video games - music video
This course is assessed through 2 papers and 1 Non-Examined Assessment: 1) Paper 1 (2 hours, 35%). Focuses on Media Language and Media Representations. 2) Paper 2 (2 hours, 35%). Focuses on the in-depth media forms of television, magazines and online, social and participatory media/video games. Non-Examined Assessment (30%). The NEA asks students to apply their knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework by creating media products for an intended audience
