OCR Media Studies AS
Whalley Range 11-18 High School - Manchester
01618619727
Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8GW
Course summary

Unit 1: Foundation Portfolio • In this coursework unit, you will plan, produce and evaluate the opening two minutes of a film • You are assessed separately for the planning, construction and evaluation of the media products, using blogs and websites • This unit is assessed internally and worth 50% of the total AS marks Unit 2: Key Media Concepts • This unit covers the key concepts of Textual Analysis and Representation and Media Institutions and Audiences • Section A involves the textual analysis of an unseen moving image extract (TV Drama) and discussion of representation of social groups within the short sequence • Section B allows you to study the music industry and how new media technologies influence this important area of media

Entry requirements

At least a grade 6 in English.

How you'll be assessed

The course is 50% coursework, 50% examination.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityManchester
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls
AddressWilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8GW