The Course Media Studies involves investigating the production of a range of media content including newspapers, television, magazines, film and the internet (all of which are referred to as texts). The course is designed to help students to understand how these texts are constructed and to investigate in detail the institutions who produced them. The ability to apply a critical and analytical approach will be developed, in order to evaluate the influence that the media has on our society. The effect on audiences is researched in detail. Progress is assessed through a range of research, essays, report writing and creative coursework tasks. What will I learn on this course? The course demands practical, creative and communication skills within the Practical Coursework Productions unit. These are supplemented by theoretical concerns and academic report writing which shows your understanding of how media texts achieve their impact. The course is designed to balance vocational and academic aspects. Course Structure Component 1: Media products, Industry and audience (35% of A Level) Exam:two hours and half written exam where students are required to answer fourquestions. In section A there is two questions on media language and representation and in section B students are required to answer two questions on media industries and audience. Component 2: Media forms and Products (35% of A Level) Exam: two hours and half written exam. Three questions to be answered, one on Television and Global age, the second on Magazine and thirdly Media in the online age. Component 3: Cross-Media Production (30% of A Level) Coursework: An individual cross-media production based on two forms in response to a choice of briefs set by WJEC. Students will be assessed on the application of knowledge and understanding of media language (25 marks) and the application of representation and industry including digital convergence (25 marks) What could I go on to do at the end of mycourse? These A Level courses can lead to further study in Broadcasting Media, Marketing, Animation, Communications, Film and Journalism in Higher Education at degree or HND level. They can be used as part of your course to broaden your studies and may lead to a career in the Media. Media Studies complement a range of other subjects, especially English, History, Government and Politics, Sociology, Art, and Psychology.
if a student has studied Media Studies at GCSE a grade 5 is required. (In the event that Media has not been studied a grade 5 in English Language.) Each course has a general and a subject specific requirement. The general requirement will depend on the programme you are studying. Please see the general requirement for each programme below. Programme 4; Four A Levels: 7 GCSEs Grades at 9-5 including English and Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria) Programme 3; Three A Levels/Vocational courses and EPQ: 5 GCSEs Grades at 9-4 with a minimum of five or more Grade 5s including English and Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria) Programme 2; Three A Levels/Vocational courses: 5 GCSEs Grades at 9-4 including English and Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria) Programme 1; Three A Levels/Vocational courses and Maths GCSE (retake): 5 GCSEs Grades at 9-4 including a Grade 5 in English and a Grade 3 in Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria)
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Drayton Bridge Road, Hanwell, London, W7 1EU |
The Course Media Studies involves investigating the production of a range of media content including newspapers, television, magazines, film and the internet (all of which are referred to as texts). The course is designed to help students to understand how these texts are constructed and to investigate in detail the institutions who produced them. The ability to apply a critical and analytical approach will be developed, in order to evaluate the influence that the media has on our society. The effect on audiences is researched in detail. Progress is assessed through a range of research, essays, report writing and creative coursework tasks. What will I learn on this course? The course demands practical, creative and communication skills within the Practical Coursework Productions unit. These are supplemented by theoretical concerns and academic report writing which shows your understanding of how media texts achieve their impact. The course is designed to balance vocational and academic aspects. Course Structure Component 1: Media products, Industry and audience (35% of A Level) Exam:two hours and half written exam where students are required to answer fourquestions. In section A there is two questions on media language and representation and in section B students are required to answer two questions on media industries and audience. Component 2: Media forms and Products (35% of A Level) Exam: two hours and half written exam. Three questions to be answered, one on Television and Global age, the second on Magazine and thirdly Media in the online age. Component 3: Cross-Media Production (30% of A Level) Coursework: An individual cross-media production based on two forms in response to a choice of briefs set by WJEC. Students will be assessed on the application of knowledge and understanding of media language (25 marks) and the application of representation and industry including digital convergence (25 marks) What could I go on to do at the end of mycourse? These A Level courses can lead to further study in Broadcasting Media, Marketing, Animation, Communications, Film and Journalism in Higher Education at degree or HND level. They can be used as part of your course to broaden your studies and may lead to a career in the Media. Media Studies complement a range of other subjects, especially English, History, Government and Politics, Sociology, Art, and Psychology.
if a student has studied Media Studies at GCSE a grade 5 is required. (In the event that Media has not been studied a grade 5 in English Language.) Each course has a general and a subject specific requirement. The general requirement will depend on the programme you are studying. Please see the general requirement for each programme below. Programme 4; Four A Levels: 7 GCSEs Grades at 9-5 including English and Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria) Programme 3; Three A Levels/Vocational courses and EPQ: 5 GCSEs Grades at 9-4 with a minimum of five or more Grade 5s including English and Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria) Programme 2; Three A Levels/Vocational courses: 5 GCSEs Grades at 9-4 including English and Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria) Programme 1; Three A Levels/Vocational courses and Maths GCSE (retake): 5 GCSEs Grades at 9-4 including a Grade 5 in English and a Grade 3 in Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria)