Full Time AS/ A2 Media Studies

Media Studies AS/A2

Entry Requirements
At least five good GCSE passes including English. You do not need Media Studies at GCSE but we would expect you to have an interest in the role of media in society.

Course content
Unit 1: Media Representations and Responses
This unit provides a basis for analysing the media and looks at the relationship between representations and the audience. The representation of social groups, events and issues and their underlying messages and values will be explored using a range of approaches. It will incorporate both style and form and representations and meaning.
Unit 2: Media Production Processes
This unit is designed to demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and skills in media production processes through, research and planning, production and evaluation. Tasks will include a storyboard, magazine front covers, websites etc.
Unit 4: Media Investigation and Production
This unit carries on from the skills acquired in the AS course it entails a research investigation, a production and an evaluation. Examples of investigations could include representation issues, genre, or narrative structure.
Unit 5: Media Text, Industry and Audience
This is a synoptic unit and there will be an in-depth study of three industries for example Film, TV, Magazines, Advertising, the Music Industry etc. Texts will be selected from these areas and there will be an investigation of genre, narrative and representation, industry and audience issues.

How Will I Be Assessed?
Unit 2 and 3 are internally assessed by coursework and Units 1 and 4 are externally assessed exams.

What Could I Do Next?
Media Studies has grown to be a popular choice at university and is an obvious opening to careers within the media.

Are There Any Special Expenses?
Trips are an integral part of the course for which you will be asked to pay.