This two-year course, examined in year two covers a wide range of Media Forms (Print products, Advertisements across all media, Moving image media – Film Video TV. Computer Games, Radio and online media). Key concepts that run through the analysis of different media types comprise Construction (media language and techniques used in their composition) Representation (how media products differently represent groups of people (Gender, Ethnicity, Age, Nationality) Issues and ideas. Genre and generic conventions. Narrative structures and Ideology. Audience –How far we and wider culture may be affected or shaped by media messages. How far we might use them in the creation of our identity. Consideration is also given to what pleasures and benefits we may gain from our use of Media, notions of how much choice we have in the production of and access to media products. Additionally, consideration will be given to Ideas of ourselves as Media producers. Institution and Regulation analysis and investigation of the processes and functioning of both large corporations and small independent media producers together with an overview of the statutory bodies that regulate each Media Sector.
A love of print, television and online and an interest in the critical study of the media’s role in society. You must meet the school’s requirements for entry to A levels, including a grade 5 or above in an essay-based subject like English or History.
Presently each year is assessed through Exam 70% Coursework module 30%
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Watling Street, St Albans, AL1 2QA |
This two-year course, examined in year two covers a wide range of Media Forms (Print products, Advertisements across all media, Moving image media – Film Video TV. Computer Games, Radio and online media). Key concepts that run through the analysis of different media types comprise Construction (media language and techniques used in their composition) Representation (how media products differently represent groups of people (Gender, Ethnicity, Age, Nationality) Issues and ideas. Genre and generic conventions. Narrative structures and Ideology. Audience –How far we and wider culture may be affected or shaped by media messages. How far we might use them in the creation of our identity. Consideration is also given to what pleasures and benefits we may gain from our use of Media, notions of how much choice we have in the production of and access to media products. Additionally, consideration will be given to Ideas of ourselves as Media producers. Institution and Regulation analysis and investigation of the processes and functioning of both large corporations and small independent media producers together with an overview of the statutory bodies that regulate each Media Sector.
A love of print, television and online and an interest in the critical study of the media’s role in society. You must meet the school’s requirements for entry to A levels, including a grade 5 or above in an essay-based subject like English or History.
Presently each year is assessed through Exam 70% Coursework module 30%