Media literacy is arguably one of the most important skills for students to possess. The contemporary media landscape is transient and fluid; Media Studies provides learners with the knowledge and understanding to navigate complex sets of messages and ideologies. In order to achieve this students will engage with both historical and contemporary media products in order to fully appreciate the media in terms of its past, present and future. Textual analysis, theoretical approaches and critical debate underpin the course across two years of study. Students will extend their practical skills, build their capacity for independent research, and gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the role media plays in day-to-day life. Through studying Media Studies students will view, evaluate and analyse a variety of media products, and develop practical skills spanning a range of media forms. Students will study contemporary, diverse and varied texts coupled with and engaging content, helping students to develop research, problem-solving skills as well as their creativity. They’ll also refine their debating skills through the discussion of contemporary issues from a range of perspectives. Core content will focus on the following aspects which form the theoretical framework: 1. Media language 2. Media representation 3. Media industries 4. Media audiences 5. Media theory 6. Media issues and debates
GCSE average of 5
Assessment Method Paper 1 - 35% of A Level Section A will focus on Media Language and Media Representations. Questions in this section will test the following forms: • Advertising and Marketing • Music Video Section B will focus on Media Industries and Media Audiences. Questions in this section can test any of the following forms: • Radio • Newspapers • Film (industries only) Questions • A range of questions relating to an unseen source and Close Study Products • Two essay questions (20 marks), one of which is an extended response question Paper 2 - 35% of A Level Questions will focus the in-depth media forms of television, magazines and online, social and participatory media/video games Questions One medium length unseen analysis question. Three essay questions (25 marks), one of which is an extended response question and one of which is a synoptic question Non-Exam Assessment - 30% of A Level • Application of knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework. • Practical skills relating to the media format of their choice. A choice of topics related to the over-arching (annually changing) theme.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | The Grove, Newport Pagnell, MK16 0BJ |
Media literacy is arguably one of the most important skills for students to possess. The contemporary media landscape is transient and fluid; Media Studies provides learners with the knowledge and understanding to navigate complex sets of messages and ideologies. In order to achieve this students will engage with both historical and contemporary media products in order to fully appreciate the media in terms of its past, present and future. Textual analysis, theoretical approaches and critical debate underpin the course across two years of study. Students will extend their practical skills, build their capacity for independent research, and gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the role media plays in day-to-day life. Through studying Media Studies students will view, evaluate and analyse a variety of media products, and develop practical skills spanning a range of media forms. Students will study contemporary, diverse and varied texts coupled with and engaging content, helping students to develop research, problem-solving skills as well as their creativity. They’ll also refine their debating skills through the discussion of contemporary issues from a range of perspectives. Core content will focus on the following aspects which form the theoretical framework: 1. Media language 2. Media representation 3. Media industries 4. Media audiences 5. Media theory 6. Media issues and debates
GCSE average of 5
Assessment Method Paper 1 - 35% of A Level Section A will focus on Media Language and Media Representations. Questions in this section will test the following forms: • Advertising and Marketing • Music Video Section B will focus on Media Industries and Media Audiences. Questions in this section can test any of the following forms: • Radio • Newspapers • Film (industries only) Questions • A range of questions relating to an unseen source and Close Study Products • Two essay questions (20 marks), one of which is an extended response question Paper 2 - 35% of A Level Questions will focus the in-depth media forms of television, magazines and online, social and participatory media/video games Questions One medium length unseen analysis question. Three essay questions (25 marks), one of which is an extended response question and one of which is a synoptic question Non-Exam Assessment - 30% of A Level • Application of knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework. • Practical skills relating to the media format of their choice. A choice of topics related to the over-arching (annually changing) theme.