Component 1: Media Products, Industries, and Audiences Learners study media language and representation in relation to examples of media products from the following forms: • Music video and video games • Advertising and film marketing • Newspapers and radio news/current affairs programs. Students will also develop the ability to use and reflect critically upon relevant theoretical approaches and theories. Component 2: Media Forms and Products In-Depth In this component, learners build on the knowledge and understanding developed in Component 1. Learners study media language, representation, audiences, and media industries in relation to: • Television • Magazines • Blogs and websites Learners will explore and compare how relevant social, cultural, and industry contexts influence the set products. Component 3 - Cross-Media Production (non-exam assessment) Learners create an individual cross-media production in two different forms in response to a choice of briefs set by WJEC. The forms that learners can work in include television, magazines, film marketing, music marketing, and online options.
5+ Grade 5s at GCSE or equivalent. Grade 4 in Maths. In addition, a Grade 5 in English is required. Students with a Grade 4 who demonstrate good literacy skills through the transition pack and initial assessment will also be considered.
Component 1: Media Products, Industries, and Audiences: Music Video and Video Games; Advertising and Film Marketing; Newspapers and Radio News. Written examination 2 hours (30% of qualification) Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth: Television; Magazines; Blogs and Websites. Written examination 3 hours (40% of qualification) Component 3: Cross-Media Production: Production work will be across two media platforms from a choice of print, audio-visual, or functioning online material. Internal assessment (30% of qualification) Students will be assessed throughout the course using a combination of essays, internal examinations, and practical tasks in line with the weighting of the specification.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Northgate, Sleaford, NG34 7DD |
Component 1: Media Products, Industries, and Audiences Learners study media language and representation in relation to examples of media products from the following forms: • Music video and video games • Advertising and film marketing • Newspapers and radio news/current affairs programs. Students will also develop the ability to use and reflect critically upon relevant theoretical approaches and theories. Component 2: Media Forms and Products In-Depth In this component, learners build on the knowledge and understanding developed in Component 1. Learners study media language, representation, audiences, and media industries in relation to: • Television • Magazines • Blogs and websites Learners will explore and compare how relevant social, cultural, and industry contexts influence the set products. Component 3 - Cross-Media Production (non-exam assessment) Learners create an individual cross-media production in two different forms in response to a choice of briefs set by WJEC. The forms that learners can work in include television, magazines, film marketing, music marketing, and online options.
5+ Grade 5s at GCSE or equivalent. Grade 4 in Maths. In addition, a Grade 5 in English is required. Students with a Grade 4 who demonstrate good literacy skills through the transition pack and initial assessment will also be considered.
Component 1: Media Products, Industries, and Audiences: Music Video and Video Games; Advertising and Film Marketing; Newspapers and Radio News. Written examination 2 hours (30% of qualification) Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth: Television; Magazines; Blogs and Websites. Written examination 3 hours (40% of qualification) Component 3: Cross-Media Production: Production work will be across two media platforms from a choice of print, audio-visual, or functioning online material. Internal assessment (30% of qualification) Students will be assessed throughout the course using a combination of essays, internal examinations, and practical tasks in line with the weighting of the specification.