The new Media Studies A Level requires you to engage with a variety of media types. Key topics include analysing representations created in texts, studying the industry processes of production, distribution and circulation, as well as developing the ability to textually analyse media texts. As well as engaging with a number of set case studies, the course also allows you the opportunity to apply your learning to a full range of different media texts. You will also be required to produce an original media artefact from a number of set briefs. This process involves research and planning for creating a media text to suit a specific purpose, as well as demonstrating your practical ability by creating an original outcome.