The media plays a central role in contemporary culture, society and politics. This course encourages students to critically analyse how media platforms and products can affect our perceptions of the world through the representations, ideas and points of view they offer. The constantly changing relationships between media technologies and audiences will also be explored. Because the media provides us with ways to communicate, with forms of cultural expression and the ability to participate in key aspects of society, students will be provided with opportunities to develop skills in moving image production, audio production, image manipulation and web design. The culmination of academic study and acquisition of practical skills will benefit many students in their future careers, because the economic importance of the media is unquestionable, with the media industries employing millions of people worldwide and generating significant global profit.
- Grade 5 in English Language - All students need to have at least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (and a satisfactory school reference) in order to be accepted on an A Level/BTEC Level 3 Programme
The exam board for this A Level is Eduqas and this course is assessed through a combination of three components. Component 1 – Media Products, Industries and Audiences Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes 35% of qualification Assesses knowledge and understanding of advertising, music videos, newspapers, radio, video games and film marketing. Component 2 – Media Forms and Products in Depth Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes 35% of qualification Assesses knowledge and understanding of ‘Television in the Global Age’, ‘Magazines: Mainstream and Alternative Media’, and ‘Media in the Online Age’ Component 3 – Cross-Media Production Non-exam assessment (coursework) 30% of qualification
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Castlefield Road, Reigate, RH2 0SD |
The media plays a central role in contemporary culture, society and politics. This course encourages students to critically analyse how media platforms and products can affect our perceptions of the world through the representations, ideas and points of view they offer. The constantly changing relationships between media technologies and audiences will also be explored. Because the media provides us with ways to communicate, with forms of cultural expression and the ability to participate in key aspects of society, students will be provided with opportunities to develop skills in moving image production, audio production, image manipulation and web design. The culmination of academic study and acquisition of practical skills will benefit many students in their future careers, because the economic importance of the media is unquestionable, with the media industries employing millions of people worldwide and generating significant global profit.
- Grade 5 in English Language - All students need to have at least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (and a satisfactory school reference) in order to be accepted on an A Level/BTEC Level 3 Programme
The exam board for this A Level is Eduqas and this course is assessed through a combination of three components. Component 1 – Media Products, Industries and Audiences Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes 35% of qualification Assesses knowledge and understanding of advertising, music videos, newspapers, radio, video games and film marketing. Component 2 – Media Forms and Products in Depth Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes 35% of qualification Assesses knowledge and understanding of ‘Television in the Global Age’, ‘Magazines: Mainstream and Alternative Media’, and ‘Media in the Online Age’ Component 3 – Cross-Media Production Non-exam assessment (coursework) 30% of qualification