At Stratford upon Avon School, we would like to enhance your enjoyment and appreciation of the media and the essential role it plays in our lives. During this stimulating and challenging course, we aim to develop your critical understanding of the media through the detailed study of a variety of texts, genres, and theories, whilst also encouraging you to learn and hone new creative skills as you produce your own, professional standard media work. We will also help you to become more independent in research skills, developing your views and interpretations. A-Level Media Studies is a multidisciplinary course of study that affords you opportunities to develop and demonstrate a wide range of study and life skills. For students who so choose, the course will provide a foundation for the study of Media Studies or a related area on a range of higher degree courses, for the next level of vocational qualifications, or employment.
Five GCSEs at Grades 4-9 including English Language and Maths
Paper 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences (35%) Written exam: 2 hours 15 minutes, 4 questions; • Section A: two extended questions • Section B: Two-stepped questions. Paper 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth (35%) Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes, 3 questions; • Section A: one two-part question or one extended response question • Section B: one two-part question or one extended response question • Section C: one two-part question or one extended response question.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9DH |
At Stratford upon Avon School, we would like to enhance your enjoyment and appreciation of the media and the essential role it plays in our lives. During this stimulating and challenging course, we aim to develop your critical understanding of the media through the detailed study of a variety of texts, genres, and theories, whilst also encouraging you to learn and hone new creative skills as you produce your own, professional standard media work. We will also help you to become more independent in research skills, developing your views and interpretations. A-Level Media Studies is a multidisciplinary course of study that affords you opportunities to develop and demonstrate a wide range of study and life skills. For students who so choose, the course will provide a foundation for the study of Media Studies or a related area on a range of higher degree courses, for the next level of vocational qualifications, or employment.
Five GCSEs at Grades 4-9 including English Language and Maths
Paper 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences (35%) Written exam: 2 hours 15 minutes, 4 questions; • Section A: two extended questions • Section B: Two-stepped questions. Paper 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth (35%) Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes, 3 questions; • Section A: one two-part question or one extended response question • Section B: one two-part question or one extended response question • Section C: one two-part question or one extended response question.