Media Studies
Exam board – WJEC
Entry Requirement – GCSE Grade 5 or above in English is essential to any student wishing to enrol on the course. GCSE in Media Studies would also provide an excellent basis and understanding of key media terms and theories, however it is not essential to have studied the subject previously.
Who Should I contact for more information – Mr Tomkins
What does this Course lead to?
This course is recognised by top universities in the country and will enable you to follow a wide variety of career paths including cartographer, surveyor, environmental consultant, geographical information systems officer, teacher, own planner, international aid/development worker, landscape architect, logistics and distribution manager, market researcher, nature conservation officer, tourism officer, transport planner, archaeology
What will I study
During the two year course students will investigate and research and analyse the following areas of Media, developing a wide range of creative, analytical and technical skills:
Music video and video games, advertising and film marketing, newspapers and radio news, television, magazines, blogs and websites.
What are the benefits of studying this course and what will I gain from it?
Media Studies is a varied highly creative and analytical course which will develop students understanding of the Media and their relationship to the vast range of media areas. They will gain an insight into the media industry and develop technical and creative skills needed to continue further studies at university or gain skills which will help when applying for work within the creative industries
How will I be assessed
AS Media Studies comprises of three components comprising of 30% coursework and 70% exam.
Component 1: Investigating Media Language and Representation
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
30% of qualification
Section A: Media Language
Section B: Representations
Section C: Representations in context
Component 2: Investigating Media Forms and Products
Written examination: 2 hours
40% of qualification
Section A – Television
Section B – Magazines
Section C – Online Media
Component 3: Cross-Media Production
Non exam assessment
30% of qualification
An individual media production, applying theoretical framework.
A level Media Studies comprises of three components comprising of 30% coursework and 70% exam.
Each exam consists of three sections.
Component 1: Meanings and Representation in the Media.
Written examination: 2 hours.
30% of qualification.
Section A: Media language and meanings
Section B: Representation and meanings
Section C: Contextual study – representations
Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth
Written examination: 3 hours
40% of qualification.
Section A – Television in the global age
Section B – Magazines: mainstream and alternative media
Section C – Media in the online age
Component 3: Cross-Media Production
Non exam assessment
30% of qualification
An individual cross-media production, applying theoretical framework and digital convergence
