The course will teach students how to read and analyse different strands of modern media, including print media, radio, television, film, computer games and social media. They will learn to write about how meaning is created between producers and receivers and they will also learn the metalanguage and concepts used to discuss media products critically. Students will spend time engaging with the different media products: there is, for example, time on the course scope for watching films and television. Of course, as a largely essay-based subject, students are also expected to read around their subject and express their understanding in writing.
Grade 6 GCSE English
The A Level is assessed in two 120-minute exams and one coursework module. Paper 1, Section A will focus on Media Language and Media Representations in advertising and marketing as well as music video. Section B will focus on Media Industries and Media Audiences. Questions in this section test knowledge of radio, newspapers and film. Paper 2 will focus on the in-depth media forms of television, magazines and online, social and participatory media/video games. There will be one medium-length unseen analysis question and three essay questions. Non-exam assessment is worth 30% of the A Level and asks students to apply their knowledge of the theoretical framework and create their own media products. Students will produce a statement of intent and a cross-media production made for an intended audience.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cambridge Road, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9BY |
The course will teach students how to read and analyse different strands of modern media, including print media, radio, television, film, computer games and social media. They will learn to write about how meaning is created between producers and receivers and they will also learn the metalanguage and concepts used to discuss media products critically. Students will spend time engaging with the different media products: there is, for example, time on the course scope for watching films and television. Of course, as a largely essay-based subject, students are also expected to read around their subject and express their understanding in writing.
Grade 6 GCSE English
The A Level is assessed in two 120-minute exams and one coursework module. Paper 1, Section A will focus on Media Language and Media Representations in advertising and marketing as well as music video. Section B will focus on Media Industries and Media Audiences. Questions in this section test knowledge of radio, newspapers and film. Paper 2 will focus on the in-depth media forms of television, magazines and online, social and participatory media/video games. There will be one medium-length unseen analysis question and three essay questions. Non-exam assessment is worth 30% of the A Level and asks students to apply their knowledge of the theoretical framework and create their own media products. Students will produce a statement of intent and a cross-media production made for an intended audience.