Media Studies is a well-equipped and enjoyable subject at St Paul’s and, in keeping with this, it is taught in a lively, vibrant manner. Lessons are full of discussion and opportunity for students to present ideas. Head of Media is a subject specialist and extremely helpful and supportive of students, especially when they make the transition from GCSE to A Level. Results are excellent and many students go on to study Media or related courses at University. Subjects which compliment Media are: English, Drama, History, Business, Sociology, Psychology, Photography, and Religious Studies. COURSE CONTENT Year 12 Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences Written examination: 35%, 2hrs 15min Section A: This section assesses media language and representation in relation to advertising, marketing, music video and newspapers. Section B: This section assesses knowledge and understanding of media industries, audiences, and context (historical, political, sociocultural, and economic) in relation to video games, radio, film, newspapers, advertising and marketing. Component 3: Cross-Media Production Non-examined assessment: 30%, 12 weeks This component synthesises knowledge and understanding gained throughout their course by requiring students to apply what they have learnt through practical production. Students will create either a new television programme, an original music video, marketing for a new film, or print magazine Year 13 Component 2: Media forms and Products in Depth Written examination: 35%, 2hrs 30min The examination assesses media language, representation, industry audiences and media context in relation to television in the global age, mainstream and alternative magazines and media in the online era.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Manor Lane, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6JE |
Media Studies is a well-equipped and enjoyable subject at St Paul’s and, in keeping with this, it is taught in a lively, vibrant manner. Lessons are full of discussion and opportunity for students to present ideas. Head of Media is a subject specialist and extremely helpful and supportive of students, especially when they make the transition from GCSE to A Level. Results are excellent and many students go on to study Media or related courses at University. Subjects which compliment Media are: English, Drama, History, Business, Sociology, Psychology, Photography, and Religious Studies. COURSE CONTENT Year 12 Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences Written examination: 35%, 2hrs 15min Section A: This section assesses media language and representation in relation to advertising, marketing, music video and newspapers. Section B: This section assesses knowledge and understanding of media industries, audiences, and context (historical, political, sociocultural, and economic) in relation to video games, radio, film, newspapers, advertising and marketing. Component 3: Cross-Media Production Non-examined assessment: 30%, 12 weeks This component synthesises knowledge and understanding gained throughout their course by requiring students to apply what they have learnt through practical production. Students will create either a new television programme, an original music video, marketing for a new film, or print magazine Year 13 Component 2: Media forms and Products in Depth Written examination: 35%, 2hrs 30min The examination assesses media language, representation, industry audiences and media context in relation to television in the global age, mainstream and alternative magazines and media in the online era.