Media/Film/Tv Studies

Course summary

A-Level Media Studies (Eduqas) is a two-year course, with final assessment in Year 2. In Year 1, you will be introduced to a range of new media products, theory and background: Component 1: Investigating Media Language and Representation You will study media language and representation in relation to examples chosen by the centre from the following forms: • Music video and video games • Advertising and film marketing • Newspapers and radio news/current affairs programmes Component 2: Investigating Media Forms and Products In this component, you will study media language, representation, media industries and audiences in relation to texts set by the exam board in the following forms : • Television • Magazines • Blogs Component 3: Media Production (Coursework) In Year 1, you will undertake a ‘practice’ coursework unit, following exam board procedure and assessment, during the Spring Term. You will choose a production task from Briefs set by the exam board, including television production, magazine production, film marketing and music video. In Year 2, you will be introduced to further media products and theory in order to develop your knowledge and understanding further. You will also undertake your Component 3 Individual Coursework Production unit over a number of weeks (see details below), and there will be significant preparation for the two final written exams.