Media Studies is designed to enhance your enjoyment, understanding and appreciation of the media and its role in your daily life. The course introduces you both to media ideas and the practice of production, which gives you the chance to develop a real understanding of media platforms, the contemporary media landscape and the influential role of the media in today's society. Summary of course content AS: Unit 1 and 2 provide an integrated and complementary introduction to the study of the media and the contemporary media landscape. The content of both units is underpinned by a set of key media concepts and media platforms, ranging from issues concerning representation and institutions to focusing on media platforms such as broadcasting, digital and web-based media and print media. Unit 1 requires students to carry out a cross-media study for an unseen examination. The study will then also be used to inform your work on Unit 2. For Unit 2, students will produce two media productions in two of the three different media platforms, with an evaluation of the productions, including a consideration of the use of the third media platform. Both units require students to look at cross-cultural issues. A2: At A2 students will build on their AS work to look more fully at the contexts of media production and consumption - why as well as how texts are created. Students will look at a range of Media Debates and issues such as representation, news values and media effects. For Unit 3 students will be required to study two pre-set media topics on at least one of the three media studies platforms. For Unit 4 students will produce a media product linked to their research for an individual critical investigation. In both A2 units students will look at cross-cultural factors and the effects of globalisation on the media where appropriate.
Name: Media Studies GCEA Qualification title: GCE A Level in Media Studies Qualification type: Assessment Assessment is through written examination and coursework. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20161014 14:55:26 Updated 20161014 14:55:26
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Title: GCE A Level in Media Studies Qualification: GCE A Level in Media Studies Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing