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.
This course is designed to foster students’ creative skills and develop their critical thinking. It is open to anyone genuinely interested in the methods used in the construction of media texts on both a theoretical and applied level, though it is recommended that you have strong passes at both GCSE English Language and English Literature. Media Studies is highly compatible with many subjects due to the training it provides in independent and critical thinking and analysis. Specifically, there are opportunities for links with arts and humanities subjects.
All course content is examined at the end of the 2-year course. The assessment consists of two written exams and one piece of coursework. Paper 1: Written exam. Media Messages. 2 hours. 35% of final marks. Paper 2: Written exam. Evolving Media. 2 hours. 35% of final marks. Coursework: Production. Students produce a cross-media product in response to a set brief; an example of this would be the production of a music video along with a website to promote the artist or an original magazine with an accompanying website. 30% of final marks.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,500 - £20,430 |
| Address | Racecourse Road, Lingfield, RH7 6PH |
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.
This course is designed to foster students’ creative skills and develop their critical thinking. It is open to anyone genuinely interested in the methods used in the construction of media texts on both a theoretical and applied level, though it is recommended that you have strong passes at both GCSE English Language and English Literature. Media Studies is highly compatible with many subjects due to the training it provides in independent and critical thinking and analysis. Specifically, there are opportunities for links with arts and humanities subjects.
All course content is examined at the end of the 2-year course. The assessment consists of two written exams and one piece of coursework. Paper 1: Written exam. Media Messages. 2 hours. 35% of final marks. Paper 2: Written exam. Evolving Media. 2 hours. 35% of final marks. Coursework: Production. Students produce a cross-media product in response to a set brief; an example of this would be the production of a music video along with a website to promote the artist or an original magazine with an accompanying website. 30% of final marks.