A-level Media Studies engages students in the in-depth study of media products about the four areas of the theoretical framework: • Media language • Media representation • Media industries • Media audiences. Students are required to study media products from all of the following media forms: • Television • Film • Radio • Newspapers • Magazines • Advertising and marketing • Online, social, and participatory media • Video games • Music video Investigating the Media 50% of AS Grade • Study and analyze an unseen media text such as an extract from a TV program, film trailer, computer game, website, or magazine cover. • 15 minutes of reading time with the extract played 3 times to allow you to make notes. • 1 Hour written paper. 4 questions worth 12 marks each. Practical Coursework Creating Media 50% of AS Grade • One of the briefs is chosen for production and completion before May. • You could be asked to produce a moving image text plus a magazine article to market a new film or television series.
Entry level requirement of five grade 5's at GCSE.
Media One: Exam Section A will focus on Media Language and Media Representations. Questions in this section will test the following forms: • Advertising and Marketing • Music video. Section B will focus on Media Industries and Media Audiences. Questions in this section can test any two of the following forms: • Radio • Newspapers • Film (industries only). How it's assessed • Written exam: 2 hours • 84 marks 35% of A-level • A range of questions relating to an unseen source and Close Study Products. Two essay questions (20 marks), one of which is an extended response question. Media Two: Exam Questions will focus on the in-depth media forms of television, magazines, and online, social, and participatory media/video games. How it's assessed • Written exam: 2 hours • 84 marks 35% of A-level Questions • One unseen analysis question. Three essay questions (25 marks), one of which is an extended response question and one of which is a synoptic question. Media Three: Non-Exam Assessment • Application of knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework. • Ability to create media products. How it's assessed • A choice of one of six annually changing briefs, set by AQA. • 60 marks 30% of A-level Tasks Students produce: • A statement of intent • A cross-media production made for an intended audience.
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Welsh Row, Nantwich, CW5 5HD |
A-level Media Studies engages students in the in-depth study of media products about the four areas of the theoretical framework: • Media language • Media representation • Media industries • Media audiences. Students are required to study media products from all of the following media forms: • Television • Film • Radio • Newspapers • Magazines • Advertising and marketing • Online, social, and participatory media • Video games • Music video Investigating the Media 50% of AS Grade • Study and analyze an unseen media text such as an extract from a TV program, film trailer, computer game, website, or magazine cover. • 15 minutes of reading time with the extract played 3 times to allow you to make notes. • 1 Hour written paper. 4 questions worth 12 marks each. Practical Coursework Creating Media 50% of AS Grade • One of the briefs is chosen for production and completion before May. • You could be asked to produce a moving image text plus a magazine article to market a new film or television series.
Entry level requirement of five grade 5's at GCSE.
Media One: Exam Section A will focus on Media Language and Media Representations. Questions in this section will test the following forms: • Advertising and Marketing • Music video. Section B will focus on Media Industries and Media Audiences. Questions in this section can test any two of the following forms: • Radio • Newspapers • Film (industries only). How it's assessed • Written exam: 2 hours • 84 marks 35% of A-level • A range of questions relating to an unseen source and Close Study Products. Two essay questions (20 marks), one of which is an extended response question. Media Two: Exam Questions will focus on the in-depth media forms of television, magazines, and online, social, and participatory media/video games. How it's assessed • Written exam: 2 hours • 84 marks 35% of A-level Questions • One unseen analysis question. Three essay questions (25 marks), one of which is an extended response question and one of which is a synoptic question. Media Three: Non-Exam Assessment • Application of knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework. • Ability to create media products. How it's assessed • A choice of one of six annually changing briefs, set by AQA. • 60 marks 30% of A-level Tasks Students produce: • A statement of intent • A cross-media production made for an intended audience.