Media Studies A-Level

Course summary

This course is an A Level Course. In this course you can expect to study all aspects of the media in today’s society and develop practical skills spanning a wide range of media forms. You can expect to study a theoretical framework centred on media language, representation, audiences and context. You will employ a range of technical skills required for both constructing and deconstructing media products, which you will learn through discussion, analysis and debating. You will also have the opportunity for independent research and be encouraged to expand your knowledge outside the classroom. A Level Media Studies consists of three components where you will analyse and evaluate a variety of media products. You will explore how the film and music industries influence audiences and how representations are created; be introduced to the impact of recent technological change within the media industry and investigate the audience appeal of video games. You will also create a creative cross-media production in two mediums for a specified audience to consolidate your learning. For further information or to ask questions, please contact Ms Shingi Munda (KS5 Leader of English and Media Studies), smunda@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk