Media/Film/Tv Studies

Assessment

You will be encouraged to consume the media in a range of forms. It is important you understand the breadth of the media industries. Homework is set weekly. Initially it is set by lecturers and will be tightly specified and closely linked to class workshops; it will be monitored regularly. As the course develops you will be required to set your own homework/independent work based on agreed learning needs. Discussions and presentations are a vital part of our assessment process, and you will be expected to contribute to these during your lessons. Below are the assessment objectives for this specification. Each of these is equally weighted. You must demonstrate your ability in the following: Assessment will reflect the areas of knowledge and understanding that you demonstrate through your studies. Learners will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: • the theoretical framework of media. • contexts of media and their influence on media products and processes. • analyse media products, including in relation to their contexts and using academic theories. • evaluate academic theories. • make judgements and draw conclusions. For the coursework element learners will create media products for an intended audience, by applying knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework of media to communicate meaning.