The Media Studies A-level course is designed to encourage candidates to: • Enhance their enjoyment and appreciation of the media and its role in their daily lives; • Develop critical understanding of the media through engagement with media products and concepts and through the creative application of production skills; • Explore production processes, technologies and other relevant contexts; • Become independent in research skills and their application in their production work and in developing their own views and interpretations; • Media Studies include 30% coursework. It is therefore an attractive option for girls who prefer to be assessed on coursework rather than solely by examination.
Grade B or above in English Language or Literature.
Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences Written examination: 2 hour 15 minutes 35% of qualification Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes 35% of qualification Component 3: Cross-Media Production Non-exam assessment/ Coursework project 30% of qualification
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,501 - £15,750 |
| Address | Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TS |
The Media Studies A-level course is designed to encourage candidates to: • Enhance their enjoyment and appreciation of the media and its role in their daily lives; • Develop critical understanding of the media through engagement with media products and concepts and through the creative application of production skills; • Explore production processes, technologies and other relevant contexts; • Become independent in research skills and their application in their production work and in developing their own views and interpretations; • Media Studies include 30% coursework. It is therefore an attractive option for girls who prefer to be assessed on coursework rather than solely by examination.
Grade B or above in English Language or Literature.
Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences Written examination: 2 hour 15 minutes 35% of qualification Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes 35% of qualification Component 3: Cross-Media Production Non-exam assessment/ Coursework project 30% of qualification