Course information
Media/Film/Tv Studies
The Bishop's Stortford High School - Hertfordshire
01279868686
London Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3LU
Course summary

The Mass Media bombards us with messages every minute of our waking lives. It is also one of the modern world’s growing employment sectors. Media Students analyse the media; and develop and formulate their understanding of the media and its influential role in today’s society. Students study the relationship between producers and consumers of media. Knowledge and understanding of this relationship are gained through a close examination of seven media forms: film, magazines, broadcasting (Radio and TV), newspapers, advertising, music videos and video games. By applying theories and theorists’ concepts to context, language, representation and audience, over time, students gain a wider appreciation of the power and impact of the media in today’s society. In practical production coursework, students learn how to use creative software (web design and Photoshop) to create their own media products.

Entry requirements

GRADE 6 IN GCSE MEDIA STUDIES OR, IF NOT STUDIED, GRADE 5 IN GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE OR LITERATURE

How you'll be assessed

EXAMINATIONS: 70% (2 x 2hrs) NON-EXAM ASSESSMENT: 30%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeBoys
AddressLondon Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3LU