A level of media studies engages students in the detailed study of media products in relation to the four areas of the theoretical framework: media language, representation and industry audiences. Students are required to study media products from all of the following media forms: Audio-visual (TV, film, radio, advertising, video games and music video). Online (social and participatory media, video games, music videos, newspapers, magazines, advertising and marketing). Print (newspapers, magazines, advertising and marketing). Year 12 Students explore the key concepts and apply their understanding to a range of close study products that include: Television (Capital and Deutschland 83). Magazines (GQ AND The Gentlewoman). Music videos (Ghost Town and Old Town Road). Advertising and marketing (Score and Sephora). Video games (Horizon Forbidden West, Metroid and Sims Freeplay). Year 13 Students will develop their understanding of media theories and apply complex theories to a range of close study products that include: Audio (War of the Worlds and Newsbeat). Newspapers (The Daily Mail and The Guardian). Film industries (Blinded by the Light). Online (The Voice and Zendaya).
Five Grade 9 to 4 grades or equivalent, including a 4 or better in both English language and maths. Grade 5 in English and Maths.
Two written examinations at the end of Year 13. Questions will focus on issues and debates in the media and the analysis of media products. Students will be expected to refer to the close study products and will also be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the contexts in which the products were created. A non-examined assessment will also be completed where students will independently create a media product in response to a brief set by AQA. This product can be video, print, or digital.
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| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, DH2 3AD |
A level of media studies engages students in the detailed study of media products in relation to the four areas of the theoretical framework: media language, representation and industry audiences. Students are required to study media products from all of the following media forms: Audio-visual (TV, film, radio, advertising, video games and music video). Online (social and participatory media, video games, music videos, newspapers, magazines, advertising and marketing). Print (newspapers, magazines, advertising and marketing). Year 12 Students explore the key concepts and apply their understanding to a range of close study products that include: Television (Capital and Deutschland 83). Magazines (GQ AND The Gentlewoman). Music videos (Ghost Town and Old Town Road). Advertising and marketing (Score and Sephora). Video games (Horizon Forbidden West, Metroid and Sims Freeplay). Year 13 Students will develop their understanding of media theories and apply complex theories to a range of close study products that include: Audio (War of the Worlds and Newsbeat). Newspapers (The Daily Mail and The Guardian). Film industries (Blinded by the Light). Online (The Voice and Zendaya).
Five Grade 9 to 4 grades or equivalent, including a 4 or better in both English language and maths. Grade 5 in English and Maths.
Two written examinations at the end of Year 13. Questions will focus on issues and debates in the media and the analysis of media products. Students will be expected to refer to the close study products and will also be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the contexts in which the products were created. A non-examined assessment will also be completed where students will independently create a media product in response to a brief set by AQA. This product can be video, print, or digital.