This course is designed to deepen students’ existing understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of mass media – the source of significant influence, power and wealth in the 21st Century. This subject may also be studied alongside Film Studies. It must be emphasised that the course is an academic one, so it is not suitable for students looking for a completely practical or vocational course in media production. There may be opportunities for relevant trips and visits. A black-tie Oscars ceremony is held in June of the final year for students and their families to celebrate students’ creative achievements. Students will study a range of media, including television, newspapers/magazines, film and new media technologies in many ways, for example: • The study of the teen movie genre – how films are produced and marketed. • Television – who owns and runs what? Where does the TV licence fee go? Popular programmes. • The advertising industry – consumerism; creativity – key techniques and processes. • The magazine industry – how gender, social class and race are represented. • Video games – global media brands and marketing; synergy with music and film industries. • Music videos – creativity and innovation; music stars as brands.
Name: Media Studies Qualification title: GCE A Level in Media Studies Qualification type: Assessment Awarding WJEC (Formerly Welsh Joint Education Committee) Created 20160205 11:53:33 Updated 20160315 13:15:08
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Langley Park School for Boys
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Hawksbrook Lane Town: Beckenham
Title: GCE A Level in Media Studies Qualification: GCE A Level in Media Studies Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing