Media Studies
A Level
KEY FACTS
Qualification Type
A Level
Additional Entry Requirements
GCSE English – Grade 4 and, if studied, grade 4 in GCSE Media Studies.
Assessment
70% Exam (Paper 1 – 32.5%, Paper 2 – 37.5%) – externally assessed.
30% Non-Exam Assessment – teacher-assessed.
30% Non-Exam Assessment – teacher-assessed.
Opportunities for Work Related Activities
This will consist of visits to media industries in Bristol and London. Links to Talent Ticket with the BBC and BFI opportunities. Q&A sessions with industry professionals. Cinema trips to the Watershed in Bristol.
Learn the impact of technology on our society and how the media shape our understanding of the world. Make films using Adobe Premier Pro! Study the Media then be a part of it!
Course Overview
Year 1
Year One – Media Messages
Section A – News. An in-depth study of contemporary news in the UK.
Section B – Media Language and Representation. Exploring representation through advertising, marketing and music videos.
Non-Exam Assessment component. Students plan, film and edit their own media text in response to an OCR set brief (for example, a music video and accompanying web-site).
Year 2
Year Two – Evolving Media
Section A – Media Industries and Audiences. Learners will explore media industries and audiences through media products such as radio, film and video games.
Section B – Long Form Television Drama. Learners will engage in an in-depth study of television as an evolving global media form.
Progression
University degrees in media production, cultural studies or English. It will also be very useful for going on to study other creative/practical courses like photography or graphic design and courses such as business studies and marketing.
Careers
Media production; camera person; director; editor; advertising; marketing or PR.