From film, magazines, television, video-games and radio the A Level in Media Studies will offer students an inside track into how media products are created, before having the opportunity to develop their own.
Students will learn about the industry behind the media, how media is used and consumed by audiences, how media represents the world around us and the impact/influence that might have.
You will gain an in-depth understanding of a range of media texts and engage in key media concepts, contexts and critical debates to analyse media products.
Finally, you will take these learnings into producing your own media products using technical and creative skills. Students studying A Level Media leave skilled in all aspects of Media Studies, a real advantage when applying for university or apprenticeships.
Course Content
The Eduqas A-level Media Studies course consists of a range of set texts, which are studied across the theoretical framework: Media Language, Media Audiences, Media Representations and Media Industries.
Component 1 – Media Products, Industries and Audiences. 1 Exam 35%
Component 2 – Media Forms and Products in Depth. 1 Exam 35%
Advertising and Marketing
Set Texts: Tide, Kiss of the Vampire, Tokyo Paralympics
Film (Cross media study including film marketing)
Black Panther and I, Daniel Blake
Music Video
Beyoncé Formation and Vance Joy Riptide
Video Games
Assassins Creed Franchise
Newspapers (In-depth study)
The Mirror and The Times
Radio
Have you heard George’s podcast?
Television in the Global Age
Black Mirror and The Returned
Magazines: Mainstream and Alternative Media
Huck and Woman’s Realm
Media in the Online Age
JJ Olatunji and Attitude Online
Component 3 – Cross Media Production Coursework 30%
You will create 2 media products (across Print, Online and Audio-Visual media) from a choice of set briefs.
• Advertising and Marketing: Film
• Advertising and Marketing: Music
• Magazines
The Eduqas A-level Media Studies course consists of a range of set texts, which are studied across the theoretical framework: Media Language, Media Audiences, Media Representations and Media Industries.
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Component 1 – Media Products, Industries and Audiences. 1 Exam 35% |
Component 2 – Media Forms and Products in Depth. 1 Exam 35% |
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Advertising and Marketing Set Texts: Tide, Kiss of the Vampire, Tokyo Paralympics Film (Cross media study including film marketing) Black Panther and I, Daniel Blake Music Video Beyoncé Formation and Vance Joy Riptide Video Games Assassins Creed Franchise Newspapers (In-depth study) The Mirror and The Times Radio Have you heard George’s podcast?
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Television in the Global Age Black Mirror and The Returned Magazines: Mainstream and Alternative Media Huck and Woman’s Realm Media in the Online Age JJ Olatunji and Attitude Online |
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Component 3 – Cross Media Production Coursework 30% |
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You will create 2 media products (across Print, Online and Audio-Visual media) from a choice of set briefs. • Advertising and Marketing: Film • Advertising and Marketing: Music • Magazines |
Enrichment
Practical production equipment, including DSLR cameras and digital editing facilities, are available. Students have access to a computer suite, a dedicated editing suite with Premiere Pro editing software and a photographic/film studio with green-screen. We also have an extensive collection of DVDs and videos to borrow.
We have links to a range of Media and Film organisations in the area, including the BBC and The Watershed Cinema. Many students apply to the BFI Academy and the BBC Apprenticeship scheme.
Practical production equipment, including DSLR cameras and digital editing facilities, are available. Students have access to a computer suite, a dedicated editing suite with Premiere Pro editing software and a photographic/film studio with green-screen. We also have an extensive collection of DVDs and videos to borrow.
We have links to a range of Media and Film organisations in the area, including the BBC and The Watershed Cinema. Many students apply to the BFI Academy and the BBC Apprenticeship scheme.
Progression
The A-level in Media Studies provides a sound basis for students wishing to follow a career in the Media and other related areas, or to proceed to higher education / apprenticeships. The skills acquired through studying media are invaluable in careers involving all forms of communication.
Research has consistently shown media students do very well at finding good employment past degree level.
The A-level in Media Studies provides a sound basis for students wishing to follow a career in the Media and other related areas, or to proceed to higher education / apprenticeships. The skills acquired through studying media are invaluable in careers involving all forms of communication.
Research has consistently shown media students do very well at finding good employment past degree level.
Methods of teaching, learning and assessment
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking and autonomy by exploring theoretical approaches to Media, the contemporary media landscape and wider contextual issues. There is opportunity for individual and group work and students are encouraged to take responsibility and initiative in their own learning. Tutorials and workshops are offered to support the development of practical skills.
Methods of Assessment
Exam 70%
2 exams at the end of the second year (component 1 and 2)
Practical Coursework 30%
Practical work takes place at the end of year 1 and beginning of year 2
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking and autonomy by exploring theoretical approaches to Media, the contemporary media landscape and wider contextual issues. There is opportunity for individual and group work and students are encouraged to take responsibility and initiative in their own learning. Tutorials and workshops are offered to support the development of practical skills.
Methods of Assessment
Exam 70%
2 exams at the end of the second year (component 1 and 2)
Practical Coursework 30%
Practical work takes place at the end of year 1 and beginning of year 2
Charges
As there is an element of practical work we strongly recommend all students get a memory stick to save large files. There is a compulsory insurance requirement for borrowing practical film-making equipment outside of college. Financial assistance is available via the College Bursary Scheme.
As there is an element of practical work we strongly recommend all students get a memory stick to save large files. There is a compulsory insurance requirement for borrowing practical film-making equipment outside of college. Financial assistance is available via the College Bursary Scheme.
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