The media play a central role in contemporary culture, society and politics. They shape our perceptions of the world through the representations, ideas and points of view they offer. The media have real relevance and importance in our lives today, providing us with ways to communicate, with forms of cultural expression, and the ability to participate in key aspects of society. The media industries employ large numbers of people worldwide and generate significant global profit. The globalised nature of the contemporary media, ongoing technological developments and more opportunities to interact with the media, suggest their centrality in contemporary life can only increase. A Level Media Studies is a two-year course.
5 in Media Studies. If Media Studies has not been studied at GCSE, you must have a 5 in English.
Aspects of this framework are studied in the following way across the three components: Exam – Media Products, Industries and Audiences (2 hours 15 minutes, 35%) Exam – Media Forms and Products in Depth (2 hours 30 minutes, 35%) Coursework – Cross-Media Production (30%)
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Icknield Way West, Letchworth, SG6 4BA |
The media play a central role in contemporary culture, society and politics. They shape our perceptions of the world through the representations, ideas and points of view they offer. The media have real relevance and importance in our lives today, providing us with ways to communicate, with forms of cultural expression, and the ability to participate in key aspects of society. The media industries employ large numbers of people worldwide and generate significant global profit. The globalised nature of the contemporary media, ongoing technological developments and more opportunities to interact with the media, suggest their centrality in contemporary life can only increase. A Level Media Studies is a two-year course.
5 in Media Studies. If Media Studies has not been studied at GCSE, you must have a 5 in English.
Aspects of this framework are studied in the following way across the three components: Exam – Media Products, Industries and Audiences (2 hours 15 minutes, 35%) Exam – Media Forms and Products in Depth (2 hours 30 minutes, 35%) Coursework – Cross-Media Production (30%)