Media/Film/Tv Studies
The Joseph Whitaker School - Nottinghamshire
01623792327
Warsop Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, NG21 0AG
Course summary

You will study four areas of the theoretical framework: - media language, media representations, media industries, and audiences. You are required to study media products from all of the following forms: - Audio-visual, online, radio, gaming, and print. This will be done through the study of several set texts provided by the exam board, some of which will feature in the end exam alongside unseen products. You will build on your study of the theoretical framework and apply an in-depth study to a cross-media production task specified by the board. Units: Component 1 – Media Products, Industries and Audiences Component 2 – Media Forms and Products in depth Component 3 – Cross Media Coursework Production

Entry requirements

5 Grade 9-4 in GCSE subjects. Grade 5 GCSE in chosen subjects.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1 – Media Products, Industries and Audiences Exam (35%) The examination assesses media language, representation, media industries, audiences and media contexts. It consists of two sections: Section A: Analysing Media Language and Representation Section B: Understanding Media Industries and Audiences Component 2 – Media Forms and Products in-depth Exam (35%) The examination assesses media language, representation, media industries, audiences, and media contexts. It consists of three sections: 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 Coursework Production (30%) An individual cross-media production based on two forms in response to a choice of briefs set by WJEC, applying knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework and digital convergence.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWarsop Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, NG21 0AG