Length
- 'AS' in Year 1
- 'A2' in Year 2
Entry Requirements
'AS':
- At least Grade C or above in GCSE English. Grade B is preferred.
'A2':
- At least Grade E in 'AS' Media Studies.
Course Content
This course aims to develop critical response to the media by exploring a wide variety of media and drawing on fundamental media concepts.
There is emphasis on creative production work. At 'A2' in particular, there is the opportunity to research a topic that will form the basis of your production.
2 units at 'AS' Level:
- Media Representations and Responses: Exploration of a range of media in relation to topics such as genre, narrative and representation.
- Media Production Processes: Development of knowledge, understanding and skills in media production.
2 units at 'A2' Level:
- Media Investigation and Production: Research into a media topic and production of a further piece of practical work.
- Text, Industry and Audience: Study of three media texts in order to consider three different media industries.
Throughout the course visits are arranged to film events and organisations.
Assessment
Portfolio of work and examinations.
Aims & Ambitions
A Higher Education course in media, teaching, humanities or social sciences or film studies, or a career in one of these areas.