Media Studies could be considered one of the most relevant subjects for anyone to study in the modern context. It covers all areas of the media, which have increasing influence over every aspect of contemporary life. The ability to decode messages in advertising, news or film, an understanding of how social media can be beneficial to an industry, or the artistic ability to create an interesting and imaginative music video are all amongst the many skills fostered through the study of this subject. What you will study: Component 01, Media Messages: The study of news, media language and representation. Students will explore language and representation through an analysis of magazines, advertising and music videos. Component 02, Evolving Media: The relationship between audiences and institutions through the study of radio, video games and the film industry. An in-depth study of the evolving, global nature of television. Component 03, Making Media (Coursework): A cross-media project focussed on either magazines or music videos. Students will undertake research into both the print or moving image content of their chosen area, along with any online or social media content. Skills you will gain: Students will gain knowledge of all aspects of media from newspapers through to video games. They will be able to deconstruct media texts of any type and have the necessary knowledge and skills to create professional standard media texts of their own. Career Paths: Journalist, Cameraman, Film Critic, Advertising & Marketing Creatives, Music Video Director, Policy Advisor. Please note: Recently we have taken students on trips to the BFI and the D&AD Advertising Festival. Some students have enrolled in a scheme called Future Creatives, working with advertising and marketing professionals. There is no analysis of film content in this specification. Complementary subjects include Sociology, Psychology and English Literature.