The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to: • Demonstrate skills of enquiry, critical thinking, decision-making and analysis • Demonstrate a critical approach to media issues • Demonstrate appreciation and critical understanding of the media and their role both historically and currently in society, culture, politics and the economy • Develop an understanding of the dynamic and changing relationships between media forms, products, industries and audiences • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the global nature of the media • Apply theoretical knowledge and specialist subject specific terminology to analyse and compare media products and the contexts in which they are produced and consumed • Make informed arguments, reach substantiated judgements and draw conclusions about media issues • Engage in critical debate about academic theories used in media studies • Appreciate how theoretical understanding supports practice and practice supports theoretical understanding • Demonstrate sophisticated practical skills by providing opportunities for creative media production.
9-5 in Media (if taken) 9-5 English Language and English Literature
• To create a 2 min opening of a new fiction film • 1 question worth 50 marks in response to a 5 min clip • 1 question worth 50 marks in relation to how the film industry functions • 2 evaluation questions • 1 question based in a collective group chosen by the candidate Date(s) of Assessment January for the internally assessed coursework, 30% May/June for the external exams, 70%
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Harrow |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Shaldon Road, Edgware, HA8 6AN |
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to: • Demonstrate skills of enquiry, critical thinking, decision-making and analysis • Demonstrate a critical approach to media issues • Demonstrate appreciation and critical understanding of the media and their role both historically and currently in society, culture, politics and the economy • Develop an understanding of the dynamic and changing relationships between media forms, products, industries and audiences • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the global nature of the media • Apply theoretical knowledge and specialist subject specific terminology to analyse and compare media products and the contexts in which they are produced and consumed • Make informed arguments, reach substantiated judgements and draw conclusions about media issues • Engage in critical debate about academic theories used in media studies • Appreciate how theoretical understanding supports practice and practice supports theoretical understanding • Demonstrate sophisticated practical skills by providing opportunities for creative media production.
9-5 in Media (if taken) 9-5 English Language and English Literature
• To create a 2 min opening of a new fiction film • 1 question worth 50 marks in response to a 5 min clip • 1 question worth 50 marks in relation to how the film industry functions • 2 evaluation questions • 1 question based in a collective group chosen by the candidate Date(s) of Assessment January for the internally assessed coursework, 30% May/June for the external exams, 70%