Media/Film/Tv Studies
Oakgrove School - Milton Keynes
01908545300
Venturer Gate, Milton Keynes, MK10 9JQ
Course summary

Students will study for two components that are externally assessed and one non-examined assessment (NEA) that will be externally moderated. Unit 1: Media Messages Students will study the news industry by looking at two linked in-depth studies. They will also investigate media language and representation through the study of magazines, advertising/marketing and music videos. Unit 2: Evolving Media Students will study the industry and audience of film, radio and video games. They will also engage in one in-depth study of television as an evolving, global media form. Case studies on one English language drama and one non-English language drama will be investigated. Unit 3: Making Media Students will create a cross-media production in response to an OCR set brief.

Entry requirements

5 in English Language OR a 5 in Film OR Media Studies.

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1 is a written examination (2 hours). Weighting = 35% of A Level marks. Unit 2 is a written examination (2 hours). Weighting = 35% of A Level marks. Unit 3 is internally assessed (a practical assignment and an evaluation). Weighting = 30% of A Level marks.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityMilton Keynes
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressVenturer Gate, Milton Keynes, MK10 9JQ