The A Level Media Studies course is designed to widen the intellectual horizons of our students through the analysis of both global and historical media. This course will foster the development of critical and reflective thinking to encourage engagement in the critical debates surrounding contemporary media with a focus on practical and analytical skills that are up to date and transferable. You will use industry standard software to explore media and create media related end products.
• Entry to the Sixth Form is based on meeting the standard entry requirements. These include the passing of Maths and English Language at a grade 4. • In addition to this we use a calculation called Attainment 8 to work out a score for students to indicate their suitability for each pathway. This score is generated by combining a students’ best 8 subject grades, counting English and Maths twice and including a minimum of three Ebacc subjects; Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Core & Additional Science, Computer Science, History, Geography, French, Spanish and German. For Waingels students this score will be included in any reports home. • A Level Pathway (selecting only A Levels): 50 ( Average Grade 5) • A grade 5 in English Language or Literature. No previous Media Studies background however they will need at least a grade 4 if the student sat GCSE Media Studies. Their grade will be a good indicator of success on the A Level course.
Exam 30% Coursework 30%
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Waingels Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4RF |
The A Level Media Studies course is designed to widen the intellectual horizons of our students through the analysis of both global and historical media. This course will foster the development of critical and reflective thinking to encourage engagement in the critical debates surrounding contemporary media with a focus on practical and analytical skills that are up to date and transferable. You will use industry standard software to explore media and create media related end products.
• Entry to the Sixth Form is based on meeting the standard entry requirements. These include the passing of Maths and English Language at a grade 4. • In addition to this we use a calculation called Attainment 8 to work out a score for students to indicate their suitability for each pathway. This score is generated by combining a students’ best 8 subject grades, counting English and Maths twice and including a minimum of three Ebacc subjects; Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Core & Additional Science, Computer Science, History, Geography, French, Spanish and German. For Waingels students this score will be included in any reports home. • A Level Pathway (selecting only A Levels): 50 ( Average Grade 5) • A grade 5 in English Language or Literature. No previous Media Studies background however they will need at least a grade 4 if the student sat GCSE Media Studies. Their grade will be a good indicator of success on the A Level course.
Exam 30% Coursework 30%