Media/Film/Tv Studies

Course summary

● To reflect the growing importance of media studies as a subject. ● The mix of theoretical and practical work gives students the opportunity to learn new skills or build on existing ones. ● Based on recent consultations with industry media experts, it offers up to date and relevant experience of media practices. ● To introduce and allow candidates to explore textual analysis, media industries, evaluation of production work and critical perspectives. The study of a range of media: broadcasting, magazines, newspaper, publishing, radio, TV and video games, as well as exploring media convergence in advertising, music and new technologies like the internet and digital texts. The study of a range of concepts - audience, genre, stereotyping, representation, narrative and its application in media. Creating a range of media products. The exploration of historical texts and their influence and evolution in new media. Exploring the links between critical theory and consumed media.