Why study Media Studies? We live in a world saturated by the mass media. It is estimated that 98% of the UK population own a television and that 80% read a daily newspaper. It has also been suggested that children today spend more time watching television than they do in school. To study the media is to become aware of its potential effect upon us. It is to learn to become critical about the way the world is represented to us through the media and to question the ‘messages’ that are presented. What does the course cover and what is expected of you? You will take between five and seven units, three mandatory and between two and four optional units (depending on the size of units you choose). You will study the following mandatory units: • Unit 1: Media products and audiences • Unit 2: Pre-production and planning • Unit 3: Create a media product These units give an understanding of how different media institutions operate to create products that appeal to specific target audiences. You will gain knowledge and understanding of the pre-production, planning and production processes and go on to create a media product. Through this you will also develop transferable skills such as planning, communication, adaptability and leadership. The optional units provide an opportunity to broaden your knowledge, understanding and skills in key areas such as, Social media and globalisation, Journalism and the news industry or Advertising media. Expectations are, you will need to spend at least 5- 8 hours a week outside of school hours on private study. Where can it take you? The qualification serves a wide range of occupations within the media industry. Alternatively, the qualification could be used for entry into degree courses in: Media , Film, Photographic, Television and Journalism Studies.
Name: Media: Communication & Production Qualification title: Applied GCE AS level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20160205 11:53:42 Updated 20161123 10:33:04
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Mary Hare School
Non-Maintained Special School
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Arlington Manor,
Snelsmore Common
Town:
Newbury