GCSE Media Studies

Course summary

Through a combination of theoretical and practical study, students learn about a wide variety of representations of individuals, communities and societies in the media. They look at the conventions employed within the various media forms and use this knowledge and understanding to produce their own media texts including magazines, short films, animations and advertisements. We have two media suites, both with iMac computers, running professional media software. Our media studio houses a six-metre green screen, with high quality lighting and filming equipment for a range of practical production requirements. University courses range from practical to theoretical options. Some popular courses include media and cultural studies and film production. After completing courses in media studies there are many career paths available. These are dependent on which industry is of interest. The industries include: film; television; graphic design; animation; advertising; marketing; interactive media; gaming; radio; communications; music and photography.