Media/Film/Tv Studies

Course summary

Media Studies is an interesting, relevant and exciting area of study which explores the contemporary media landscape such as TV, music videos, film marketing, magazine publication, advertising and social media. Students will develop a critical awareness and understanding of the media, its role in moulding society and its messages and attitudes through the exploration of the products of media production processes, the institutions which produce them and the audiences which respond to them. The course combines theoretical exploration and analysis with practical production, building a solid foundation for potential career paths across the media industry. Students develop a full range of creative, technical and academic skills throughout the course as they put theory into practice to create their own media products.