Media Studies A Level

Course summary

Media Studies at St Paul's is taught in a lively, engaging way with plenty of discussion and opportunities for students to share ideas. The Head of Media is highly supportive, especially during the transition from GCSE to A Level. Results are excellent and many students go on to study Media or related courses at University. Subjects which compliment Media are: English, Drama, History, Business, Sociology, Psychology, Photography, and Religious Studies. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade 6 in Media Studies COURSE CONTENT Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences Written examination: 35%, 2hrs 15min Section A: This section assesses media language and representation in relation to advertising, marketing, music video and newspapers. Section B: This section assesses knowledge and understanding of media industries, audiences, and context (historical, political, sociocultural, and economic) in relation to video games, radio, film, newspapers, advertising and marketing. Component 2: Media forms and Products in Depth Written examination: 35%, 2hrs 30min The examination assesses media language, representation, industry audiences and media context in relation to television in the global age, mainstream and alternative magazines and media in the online era. Component 3: Cross-Media Production Non-examined assessment: 30%, 12 weeks Students will create either a new television programme, an original music video, marketing for a new film, or print magazine