How can we interpret the world around us? Whether that be through access to the digital innovations of the last thirty years or through the traditional channels of print and broadcast, we are bombarded with thousands of messages on a daily basis. The A Level Media Studies course aims to equip students with the critical and practical skills to allow them to make sense of the increasingly complex times in which we live.
General entry minimum requirements to study three Level 3 qualifications for Hillview Sixth Form are Grade 4 in both English Language and Maths together with 3 other GCSE grades at Grade 4 or above. Students will also need to meet subject specific criteria which for Media Studies is, Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language or English Language Literature. An APS of 4.5 or above.
Assessment: 70 percent written exam, 30 percent coursework. The two year course is divided into 3 components. Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences Component 2: Television in the Global Age, Magazines: Mainstream and Alternative, Online Media Component 3: A cross-media production from a choice of briefs set by the awarding body, applying knowledge and understanding of the key concepts studied.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Brionne Gardens, Tonbridge, TN9 2HE |
How can we interpret the world around us? Whether that be through access to the digital innovations of the last thirty years or through the traditional channels of print and broadcast, we are bombarded with thousands of messages on a daily basis. The A Level Media Studies course aims to equip students with the critical and practical skills to allow them to make sense of the increasingly complex times in which we live.
General entry minimum requirements to study three Level 3 qualifications for Hillview Sixth Form are Grade 4 in both English Language and Maths together with 3 other GCSE grades at Grade 4 or above. Students will also need to meet subject specific criteria which for Media Studies is, Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language or English Language Literature. An APS of 4.5 or above.
Assessment: 70 percent written exam, 30 percent coursework. The two year course is divided into 3 components. Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences Component 2: Television in the Global Age, Magazines: Mainstream and Alternative, Online Media Component 3: A cross-media production from a choice of briefs set by the awarding body, applying knowledge and understanding of the key concepts studied.