The media play a central role in our lives. It shapes 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 expression and the ability to participate in key aspects of society. The course is wide ranging and offers you the opportunity to study a lots of different areas for example, film, tv, newspapers, radio, advertising and marketing, video games and many more. Lessons are discussion and analysis based. We will use a variety of methods to assess you, different formats can be used to suit you as the individual, along with giving you opportunities to extend your research.
5 A* to C GCSE grades including English and Maths and preferably a B in subject studying.
The exam units are assessed through a range of mock exams, practice papers sat throughout the year. The coursework element is creating individual cross-media production based on two forms in response to choice of briefs set by the exam board, applying knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework and digital convergence. It could be create a music video, magazine article, film marketing, podcast, website. The Coursework is worth: • 30% of A-level • Assessed by teachers • Moderated by Eduqas
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2DQ |
The media play a central role in our lives. It shapes 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 expression and the ability to participate in key aspects of society. The course is wide ranging and offers you the opportunity to study a lots of different areas for example, film, tv, newspapers, radio, advertising and marketing, video games and many more. Lessons are discussion and analysis based. We will use a variety of methods to assess you, different formats can be used to suit you as the individual, along with giving you opportunities to extend your research.
5 A* to C GCSE grades including English and Maths and preferably a B in subject studying.
The exam units are assessed through a range of mock exams, practice papers sat throughout the year. The coursework element is creating individual cross-media production based on two forms in response to choice of briefs set by the exam board, applying knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework and digital convergence. It could be create a music video, magazine article, film marketing, podcast, website. The Coursework is worth: • 30% of A-level • Assessed by teachers • Moderated by Eduqas