The mass media play a central role in society. Students who choose Media Studies at AS/A2 will have the opportunity to combine the academic study of the mass media with the development of practical media production skills. The course involves research, media theory and practical production work. Students will: learn about how media industries operate; investigate issues and debates about the role of the media in society; analyse texts from a variety of media (e.g. television programmes, films, advertising, the press); students also make their own film productions. AS and A Level specifications in media studies require close analysis and comparison of media products in relation to relevant key social, cultural, economic, political and historical contexts. AS Level • The coursework will entail a moving image production which is group based. • The exam will include unseen audio-visual or print based material from which students will respond with case study examples. A Level • The coursework involves students constructing a media product, of which can be produced individually or in group situation, developing from AS. • The exam will include a summary of questions exploring text, industry and audience and the links between theory and the texts.
Name: Media, Film and Tv Studies Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Media Studies Qualification type: Assessment AS Level Assessment 70% Exam / 30% Coursework A Level Assessment 70% Exam / 30% Coursework Awarding WJEC (Formerly Welsh Joint Education Committee) Created 20160205 11:54:06 Updated 20161124 15:03:51
ICT is transforming the nature of media production at domestic and professional levels. The college has a range of powerful editing systems allowing students to produce broadcast standard video productions for their coursework. The course also makes substantial use of the Internet. See, for instance, our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/pmmediastudies and our Facebook page - www.facebook.com/pmmediamag and Twitter page - www.twitter.com/pmmediamag Equipment required ICT is transforming the nature of media production at domestic and professional levels. The college has a range of powerful editing systems allowing students to produce broadcast standard video productions for their coursework. The course also makes substantial use of the Internet. See, for instance, our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/pmmediastudies and our Facebook page - www.facebook.com/pmmediamag and Twitter page - www.twitter.com/pmmediamag
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Title: GCE AS Level in Media Studies Qualification: GCE AS Level in Media Studies Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing