Media Studies

A level | Educas

The media play a central role in contemporary culture, society and politics. Media Students will study a wide range of rich and stimulating media products, which offer opportunities for detailed analysis of how the media communicate meanings in a variety of forms. Learners will also apply their knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework to media forms and products, and become creators of meaning themselves through their own products.

Progression Opportunities

An A level in Media Studies provides you with a combination of theoretical and technical skills that are transferable to a whole host of university courses and careers including: • Advertising account executive • Broadcast journalist • Editorial assistant • Event manager • Information officer • Magazine journalist

Subject Visits and Enrichment Opportunities

We regularly attend the Media Magazine Conference in London where guest speakers talk to students about the theoretical frameworks, a career in the media and issues and debates surrounding the subject. Entry Requirements

• Grade 4 in English • Interest in Media is essential

Assessment Overview

Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences Exam: 2 hrs 15 (35%) • Section A: Analysing Media Language and Representation • Focus: advertising, marketing, music video or newspapers • Section B: Understanding Media Industries and Audiences • Focus: advertising, marketing, film, newspapers, radio, video games - and media contexts Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth Exam: 2 hrs 30 (35%) • 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% • An individual cross-media production based on two forms in response to a choice of briefs set by Educas, applying knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework and digital convergence