This course offers learners the opportunity to develop a thorough and in depth understanding of key issues affecting the production and distribution of contemporary media products. Using a comprehensive theoretical framework and a variety of advanced theoretical approaches and theories to support critical exploration and reflection, students will engage in the analysis of a range of forms and debate regarding audience consumption. You will work from the product outwards to debate key critical questions related to the social, cultural, political, and economic role of the media. Through studying media products holistically in relation to all areas of the theoretical framework, you will engage with the dynamic relationships between media products, media industries and audiences. You will also consider established media forms alongside more contemporary forms, developing an awareness of emerging and evolving media. Although the primary emphasis in this specification is on the contemporary media, you will explore how the products relate to their wider historical contexts. You will also extend their experience of the media through the study of products with which they may be less familiar, including those produced by or for a minority group, non-mainstream, and non-English language products. This specification aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the transnational nature of the media.
At least five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4/A* to C. In addition the standard A-level entry requirements it is important you have a strong interest in English language, a large part of the course is developing written skills through essay writing and the analysis of written text.
You will be encouraged to consume the media in a range of forms. It is important you understand the breadth of the media industries. Homework is set weekly. Initially it is set by lecturers and will be tightly specified and closely linked to class workshops; it will be monitored regularly. As the course develops you will be required to set your own homework/independent work based on agreed learning needs. Discussions and presentations are a vital part of our assessment process, and you will be expected to contribute to these during your lessons. Below are the assessment objectives for this specification. Each of these is equally weighted. You must demonstrate your ability in the following: Assessment will reflect the areas of knowledge and understanding that you demonstrate through your studies. Learners will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: • the theoretical framework of media. • contexts of media and their influence on media products and processes. • analyse media products, including in relation to their contexts and using academic theories. • evaluate academic theories. • make judgements and draw conclusions. For the coursework element learners will create media products for an intended audience, by applying knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework of media to communicate meaning.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | College Road, Truro, TR1 3XX |
This course offers learners the opportunity to develop a thorough and in depth understanding of key issues affecting the production and distribution of contemporary media products. Using a comprehensive theoretical framework and a variety of advanced theoretical approaches and theories to support critical exploration and reflection, students will engage in the analysis of a range of forms and debate regarding audience consumption. You will work from the product outwards to debate key critical questions related to the social, cultural, political, and economic role of the media. Through studying media products holistically in relation to all areas of the theoretical framework, you will engage with the dynamic relationships between media products, media industries and audiences. You will also consider established media forms alongside more contemporary forms, developing an awareness of emerging and evolving media. Although the primary emphasis in this specification is on the contemporary media, you will explore how the products relate to their wider historical contexts. You will also extend their experience of the media through the study of products with which they may be less familiar, including those produced by or for a minority group, non-mainstream, and non-English language products. This specification aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the transnational nature of the media.
At least five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4/A* to C. In addition the standard A-level entry requirements it is important you have a strong interest in English language, a large part of the course is developing written skills through essay writing and the analysis of written text.
You will be encouraged to consume the media in a range of forms. It is important you understand the breadth of the media industries. Homework is set weekly. Initially it is set by lecturers and will be tightly specified and closely linked to class workshops; it will be monitored regularly. As the course develops you will be required to set your own homework/independent work based on agreed learning needs. Discussions and presentations are a vital part of our assessment process, and you will be expected to contribute to these during your lessons. Below are the assessment objectives for this specification. Each of these is equally weighted. You must demonstrate your ability in the following: Assessment will reflect the areas of knowledge and understanding that you demonstrate through your studies. Learners will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: • the theoretical framework of media. • contexts of media and their influence on media products and processes. • analyse media products, including in relation to their contexts and using academic theories. • evaluate academic theories. • make judgements and draw conclusions. For the coursework element learners will create media products for an intended audience, by applying knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework of media to communicate meaning.