What are the necessary skills to do well in this course? This course will suit people who are keen to develop their knowledge of the media and society. It will also suit people who wish to develop their analytical skills and their ability to ask questions in order to challenge what they see or hear in the media. It would suit students who wish to enhance their creativity and knowledge of media. This course will also suit people who enjoy discussion activities, analysing film, television and print media, and working in groups for linked production tasks. Likewise, the course will suit people who are able to work independently on their own projects and research. What are career opportunities in the future? People who have studied Media Studies have gone on to careers in the following areas: journalism, publishing, media and television, film production, broadcasting, advertising and market research. Why study Media? - Production work that allows you to be creative and innovative - Develops analytical skills focusing on the audiences, representations and issues with the media - Develops creativity and thinking skills - Opportunities to investigate issues and areas that interest you - It is interesting and engaging - It is challenging. For more information please refer to our website, or contact our Pastoral Leader of Sixth Form, Mr Adam Illingworth, a.illingworth@marriotts.herts.sch.uk
Name: Media/Film/Tv Studies Qualification title: GCE A Level in Media Studies Qualification type: Assessment What will I study? The first year of a course is broken down into two units entitled Investigating Media and Creating Media. As a part of this course you will study a range of media theories and concepts over a variety of media platforms. It will also require you to create two pieces of media from two different media platforms, such as print and broadcasting. The second year will have two units entitled Critical Perspectives and Media Research and Production. This course will require further independent reading on a variety of theories and debates, such as gender issues and post-modernism. You will also be required to complete coursework that will consist of research, investigation and production. How will I be assessed? - Unit 1 - Media Representations and Responses 2.5 hours written examination - Unit 2 - Media Production Processes coursework of production piece with research - Unit 3 - Media Research Investigation coursework: one investigation, one linked production - Unit 4 - Media Texts, Industry and Audience 2.5 hours written examination. How much work is involved? As with any A level qualification you will be required to do on average six hours of private study each week. This will include completing tasks such as undertaking research and preparations for productions tasks, and completing detailed analysis on media concepts and platforms. Awarding WJEC (Formerly Welsh Joint Education Committee) Created 20161017 13:17:23 Updated 20161017 13:17:23
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Title: GCE A Level in Media Studies Qualification: GCE A Level in Media Studies Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing