Media/Film/Tv Studies

Course summary

The mass media has been the dominant cultural form of the last 100 years; today it not only reflects our attitudes and values, it may also shape them. How and why they do that, and the consequences for all of us, are at the heart of Media Studies. Students will learn both media analysis and media production. The course mostly comprises theoretical and critical debates and discussions. However, students will also learn video and print production techniques in order to produce their own production pieces. The course is suited to those who are keen to understand the world around them, to investigate how the media informs, persuades and entertains and who are keen to design and create their own media productions using modern media technologies. Students studying English Language, Art subjects, Graphics, Drama, Music, Business, Psychology, Politics or Sociology will find familiar and transferable ideas in Media Studies. Contrary to press reports, Media Studies is not an easy option, nor indeed does it restrict progression to even the most demanding universities/courses. Please speak with Mr Beach if you would like further guidance.