The course is designed to enhance students’ enjoyment and appreciation of the media, and the role it plays in our media saturated society. Students will develop critical understanding of the media through engagement with media products and concepts, and through the creative application of practical skills. Media Studies students will explore production processes, technologies (Adobe Creative Master Collection) and other relevant contexts. Students will become independent in research skills and develop the skills to be able to shape their own views and interpretations. A Level Media Studies allows students to look at the media through social, historical, economic and political contexts. Students who have an interest in Film Studies, Arts, English, Social Sciences and Humanities subjects will find points of interest with A Level Media Studies.
- This will require grade 5 in GCSE Media if studied, or Distinction in BTEC Media if studied. Grade 5 in English if not studied. Students also require enthusiasm for the subject and an interest in all forms of media (from TV and film to websites and magazines). Grade 5 in English. - 5 x 9-7 grades at GCSE (with at least a grade 6 in English and Maths, (7 in Maths for Science A levels)
30% internally assessed non exam assessment (coursework) and 70% externally assessed examinations. Examination sessions are held in June for all exam units.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Goffs Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN7 5QW |
The course is designed to enhance students’ enjoyment and appreciation of the media, and the role it plays in our media saturated society. Students will develop critical understanding of the media through engagement with media products and concepts, and through the creative application of practical skills. Media Studies students will explore production processes, technologies (Adobe Creative Master Collection) and other relevant contexts. Students will become independent in research skills and develop the skills to be able to shape their own views and interpretations. A Level Media Studies allows students to look at the media through social, historical, economic and political contexts. Students who have an interest in Film Studies, Arts, English, Social Sciences and Humanities subjects will find points of interest with A Level Media Studies.
- This will require grade 5 in GCSE Media if studied, or Distinction in BTEC Media if studied. Grade 5 in English if not studied. Students also require enthusiasm for the subject and an interest in all forms of media (from TV and film to websites and magazines). Grade 5 in English. - 5 x 9-7 grades at GCSE (with at least a grade 6 in English and Maths, (7 in Maths for Science A levels)
30% internally assessed non exam assessment (coursework) and 70% externally assessed examinations. Examination sessions are held in June for all exam units.