What do I need to know or be able to do before taking this course? Students taking this course should have a genuine interest in one or more areas of the media. This might include medium-specific interests (like, “I am interested in games or magazines”) or it might include big-picture media interests (like, “I am interested in how the media influence people’s lives, or I am interested in how men/women are represented in the media”). As this is an A level, you will be expected to analyse key media texts and write longer responses in essay format. What will I learn on this course? • You will learn about key concepts such as Representation, Audience and Industry and how they can be applied to the media. • You will also learn about specific media like advertising, music video, television, magazines and online media (including social media). • You will learn how to analyse a media text at A level, creative and communication skills, specific media theories and academic report writing. • You will also be taught medium-specific production software like Photoshop (print production) and/or Premiere Pro (moving image production). How is this course structured? Unit Title Weighting Assessment Type Component 1 Media Products, Industries and Audiences 35% Exam Component 2 Media Forms and Products in Depth 35% Exam Component 3 Cross-Media Production 30% Coursework What skills will I develop by doing this course? During the course you will learn a variety of content, including how to analyse print, moving image and interactive media texts. This course demands analytical, creative and communication skills. Theoretical concerns and academic report writing, which shows how media products construct their messages and meanings, will supplement these skills. Media Studies is a wide-ranging course that will develop numerous transferable skills such as: • Communication skills – building confidence with public speaking and presentations • Group/socisl/team building skills • Imagination and creativity using various media • Analytical skills and critical thinking What kind of student is this course suitable for? This course will appeal to students who have an interest in: • Various media sectors such as print publishing, games, television, online • Human behaviour in different cultures • Analysis and interpreting media texts • Design and how things work in various media industries What could I go on to do at the end of my course? Students who complete an A level in Media Studies have a wide range of possible careers and higher education opportunities. These may include, but are not limited to: • Media Studies and Film Studies • Broadcast Media • Marketing • Animation • Comminications and Journalism For a fuller description of the sorts of jobs available in the creative sector, please visit www.screenskills.com/job-profiles .