Media is all of the different forms of mass communication that we are surrounded by every day. Media studies is the study of media products and texts in a lot of detail. You will learn to deconstruct, decode and analyse media products and texts through in depth study skills which will help you to explore sophisticated meaning within all the key media forms. Media is complexly simple and simply complex. This alludes to the fact that you can delve as deep as you want within media studies and you can read, decode, decipher and analyse as much meaning and depth as you are willing to uncover. WHAT WILL I STUDY Media Forms You will learn the deconstruction, analysis and in-depth study skills needed to explore sophisticated meaning within all the key media forms: ➢ Broadcast - Television and Film ➢ Print - Newspapers, comics and magazines ➢ Radio ➢ Advertising and Marketing ➢ Online, social and participatory media ➢ Gaming industry - video games ➢ Music video Four Key Concepts You will study a range of media products in order to prepare for exams. These products will require thorough study and by using the key concepts you will be analyzing them in depth enough to perform well in the two examinations. There are four key concepts: ➢ Media Language ➢ Media Representations ➢ Media Industries ➢ Media Audiences The Close Study Products (CSPs) It is compulsory to study the products issued by the exam board. Nevertheless, we will also be looking at other examples of media products in order to practise your skills of analysis and evaluation of theoretical approaches. This will be essential in helping you prepare for the Media One and Media Two examinations as at least one media product will be included that is not a CSP.
To study A Levels you will need to have achieved 5 grade 5s or better at GCSE (as well as achieving at least grade 4 in GCSE English and mathematics).
Media One Examination 84 marks. 2-hour written paper. 35% of total mark. Media Two Examination 84 marks. 2 hour written paper. 35% of total mark. Non-Exam Assessment: Creating a Cross-Media Product 60 marks. Assessed by teachers Moderated by AQA. 30% of total mark.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Middlesbrough |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Stockton Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 4AG |
Media is all of the different forms of mass communication that we are surrounded by every day. Media studies is the study of media products and texts in a lot of detail. You will learn to deconstruct, decode and analyse media products and texts through in depth study skills which will help you to explore sophisticated meaning within all the key media forms. Media is complexly simple and simply complex. This alludes to the fact that you can delve as deep as you want within media studies and you can read, decode, decipher and analyse as much meaning and depth as you are willing to uncover. WHAT WILL I STUDY Media Forms You will learn the deconstruction, analysis and in-depth study skills needed to explore sophisticated meaning within all the key media forms: ➢ Broadcast - Television and Film ➢ Print - Newspapers, comics and magazines ➢ Radio ➢ Advertising and Marketing ➢ Online, social and participatory media ➢ Gaming industry - video games ➢ Music video Four Key Concepts You will study a range of media products in order to prepare for exams. These products will require thorough study and by using the key concepts you will be analyzing them in depth enough to perform well in the two examinations. There are four key concepts: ➢ Media Language ➢ Media Representations ➢ Media Industries ➢ Media Audiences The Close Study Products (CSPs) It is compulsory to study the products issued by the exam board. Nevertheless, we will also be looking at other examples of media products in order to practise your skills of analysis and evaluation of theoretical approaches. This will be essential in helping you prepare for the Media One and Media Two examinations as at least one media product will be included that is not a CSP.
To study A Levels you will need to have achieved 5 grade 5s or better at GCSE (as well as achieving at least grade 4 in GCSE English and mathematics).
Media One Examination 84 marks. 2-hour written paper. 35% of total mark. Media Two Examination 84 marks. 2 hour written paper. 35% of total mark. Non-Exam Assessment: Creating a Cross-Media Product 60 marks. Assessed by teachers Moderated by AQA. 30% of total mark.