Year 12 Component 1: Investigating Media Texts. This unit introduces students to the knowledge, understanding and skills required to analyse media products through the study of the key areas of media language, representation, audiences and media industries in relation to examples from music video and video games, advertising and film marketing, newspapers and radio programmes Component 2: Investigating Media Forms and Products. In this unit, students study media language, representation, media industries and audiences in greater depth in relation to two television texts. Students will explore the influence of relevant social, cultural, historical and industry contexts on the set products. Component 3: Cross-Media Production (Coursework) Students create an individual cross-media production (e.g. film marketing promoting a new film including film posters and a website), applying their knowledge and understanding of media language, representation, industry and audiences. In Year 12, students start researching their production. Year 13 Component 1: Investigating Media Texts (Exam Unit. Worth 35% of A Level) Students complete their study of media texts from Year 12. Component 2: Media Forms and Products In Depth (Exam unit. Worth 35% of A Level) In this unit, students build on the knowledge and understanding developed in Year 12, by studying media language, representation, media audiences and media industries. This unit involves the detailed study of magazines and websites/blogs. Component 3: Cross-Media Production (Coursework unit. 30% of A Level). Students create an individual cross-media production in two different forms (see Year 12) for an intended audience. In Year 13, students plan and produce their individual production texts. Why Study? This course provides a stimulating mix of media theory, analysis and production. Learning the key concepts of media language, representation, media industries and media audiences at the start of the course, students go on to apply their knowledge in producing print and web based texts. The course provides the knowledge and skills for students to progress to a range of media related degree courses/apprenticeships and media related professions. What Our Students Say: We decided to choose Media Studies at A Level because of its increasing relevance in today’s society. As we continue to integrate media into our daily lives, we are realising the impact that it has on representations of people, places and events. In today’s technologically based world, digital media is becoming extremely important in distributing news, delivering entertainment and growing political campaigns such as the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement. Studying media at SFH6 teaches you a wide variety of skills that can be applied to many careers and subjects. The course combines theoretical and analytical elements with more creative and practical work. For example, we learn how to use software such as Photoshop to create film posters. Studying media at SFH6 is a rewarding and enjoyable experience. (Ruby and Sola Year 13)