Is this course for me? Yes, if you have an awareness of the impact of various media forms on audiences. If you have a talent for creating posters and film, or journalism and if you aim to have a career in the Media Industry. Additionally, it is a good choice for any student who would like to develop their creativity and production skills in a range of formats. The analytical, research and evaluative skills are useful preparation for any degree course. The best preparation for this course would be a good grade in either GCSE Media Studies or English (particularly the Media Unit) which demonstrates that you have strong analytical skills and creativity. What will I learn? You will: • Analyse a range of media texts including print based: advertisements, film posters, CD and DVD covers, moving image, film, television trailers, advertisements and music videos. • Plan and produce a range of media texts (as above) using still and video cameras and using editing software such as Photoshop and I-movie • Evaluate the effectiveness of media texts, including your own, using media terminology and theory. What could this course lead to? This qualification could prepare you for careers and further educational qualifications in: • Architecture • Film and video • Computer and Video games • Graphic design • Illustration • Education • Photography • TV production • Music industry • Advertising