Media/Film/Tv Studies

Course summary

A-level Media Studies engages students in the in-depth study of media products about the four areas of the theoretical framework: • Media language • Media representation • Media industries • Media audiences. Students are required to study media products from all of the following media forms: • Television • Film • Radio • Newspapers • Magazines • Advertising and marketing • Online, social, and participatory media • Video games • Music video Investigating the Media 50% of AS Grade • Study and analyze an unseen media text such as an extract from a TV program, film trailer, computer game, website, or magazine cover. • 15 minutes of reading time with the extract played 3 times to allow you to make notes. • 1 Hour written paper. 4 questions worth 12 marks each. Practical Coursework Creating Media 50% of AS Grade • One of the briefs is chosen for production and completion before May. • You could be asked to produce a moving image text plus a magazine article to market a new film or television series.