Media Studies enables you to develop a critical awareness and understanding of the media and its role in building and moulding society and its attitudes through the exploration of the products of media production processes (media texts), the institutions which produce them and the audiences which respond to them. The course aims to provide a range of media competencies relevant to you as future consumers and producers of media products.
You will have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths. It is not a requirement for you to have studied Media Studies at GCSE.
You will be assessed through a mix of exams and NEA work. At the end of Year 13 you will sit 2 exams that will account for 70% of your qualification. Exam 1 is focused on Meanings and Representations in the Media while Exam 2 is on Media Forms and Products In Depth. In addition to the exams, you will have the opportunity to complete a Cross Media Production NEA. This will allow you to practically apply the skills that you have learnt by making media products that interest from a choice of briefs The forms that you can work in include television, magazines, film marketing, music marketing and online options. The intended audience and industry context are specified in a brief set by the exam board.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Kingshill Road, Dursley, GL11 4BY |
Media Studies enables you to develop a critical awareness and understanding of the media and its role in building and moulding society and its attitudes through the exploration of the products of media production processes (media texts), the institutions which produce them and the audiences which respond to them. The course aims to provide a range of media competencies relevant to you as future consumers and producers of media products.
You will have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths. It is not a requirement for you to have studied Media Studies at GCSE.
You will be assessed through a mix of exams and NEA work. At the end of Year 13 you will sit 2 exams that will account for 70% of your qualification. Exam 1 is focused on Meanings and Representations in the Media while Exam 2 is on Media Forms and Products In Depth. In addition to the exams, you will have the opportunity to complete a Cross Media Production NEA. This will allow you to practically apply the skills that you have learnt by making media products that interest from a choice of briefs The forms that you can work in include television, magazines, film marketing, music marketing and online options. The intended audience and industry context are specified in a brief set by the exam board.