As part of the course, students will: • Understand how the media conveys ideologies regarding gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, class, and age through media, evaluating the impact on society • Explore how the internet is changing the way we produce, experience and ‘pay’ for media – now and in the future • Develop ICT skills as part of the practical production modules, producing different pieces of media to show an understanding of genre and audience • Meet frequent strict deadlines for intensive coursework tasks while working independently • Become informed media critics, focusing on reading different forms of media and analysing them, developing an understanding of social/historical contexts • Develop skills of independent study and enhance their powers of writing and speaking, especially in group discussions
Name: A level in Media Studies Qualification title: GCE A Level in Media Studies Qualification type: Assessment Unit 1 - Foundation Portfolio (Production) Web-based portfolio showing investigations into the Thriller genre and detailed preproduction tasks; producing the opening of a Thriller film with titles; multimedia evaluation. Unit 2 - Key Media Concepts (TV Drama) 2hr Examination: a) TV Drama - Essay applying theoretical & technical knowledge to an unseen clip. b) Institutions and Audiences - study one aspect of the Media Industry to understand what it is, how it works and how the web is changing it. Unit 3 - Advanced Portfolio (Production) Web portfolio showing investigations into Music Videos and detailed preproduction tasks; Music Video production with supporting CD digipak & print advert; multimedia evaluation. Unit 4 - Critical Perspectives in Media 2hr Essay-based Examination: a) Describe and evaluate development of own production skills in relation to one media concept. b) Discuss Media in the Online Age, applying key media concepts and considering the impact on society, the media industry and the audience. Awarding Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Created 20150928 08:35:21 Updated 20161114 12:10:27
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Title: GCE A Level in Media Studies Qualification: GCE A Level in Media Studies Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing