Studying media provides students with a range of academic, communication and technology skills that are both fascinating in themselves and highly sought after in the twenty-first century workplace. Study Media and develop: • a range of digital media production skills, including digital film-making and website design. • an insightful understanding of a digital 21st century media landscape. • analytical and critical thinking skills that are a perfect preparation for the theory-led university studies. • an insightful understanding of the political and commercial forces that underpin the contemporary media.
- 5 in English Language - Passes at grade C or above including English and Mathematics
There are two public examinations which account for 70% of the final A-Level Grade. The first paper includes analysis of unseen texts and the texts studied in Y12. Questions are a mix of essays and short answers. The second paper is made up of three extended essays, one for each of the topics covered in detail in Y13: ‘TV in the Golden Age’, ‘Magazines: Mainstream and Alternative Media’ and ‘Online Media.’ The other 30% is made up from your coursework submission, which represents a 3-4 minute digital film, a website and an ‘aims and intentions’ written submission.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Queen's Drive, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18 8BG |
Studying media provides students with a range of academic, communication and technology skills that are both fascinating in themselves and highly sought after in the twenty-first century workplace. Study Media and develop: • a range of digital media production skills, including digital film-making and website design. • an insightful understanding of a digital 21st century media landscape. • analytical and critical thinking skills that are a perfect preparation for the theory-led university studies. • an insightful understanding of the political and commercial forces that underpin the contemporary media.
- 5 in English Language - Passes at grade C or above including English and Mathematics
There are two public examinations which account for 70% of the final A-Level Grade. The first paper includes analysis of unseen texts and the texts studied in Y12. Questions are a mix of essays and short answers. The second paper is made up of three extended essays, one for each of the topics covered in detail in Y13: ‘TV in the Golden Age’, ‘Magazines: Mainstream and Alternative Media’ and ‘Online Media.’ The other 30% is made up from your coursework submission, which represents a 3-4 minute digital film, a website and an ‘aims and intentions’ written submission.