Full Time Media Studies

Vocational qualification

In Cambridge

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Cambridge

Facilities

Location

Start date

Cambridge (Cambridgeshire )
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Cambridgeshire, CB2 8PE

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On request

About this course

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GCSE grade B in a subject requiring good writing skills e.g. English or humanities

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Media Studies

Why choose Media Studies?
Media studies is a fast growing subject, increasing in popularity at both advanced level and degree level. It equips students with the skills and knowledge to engage critically with the wide range of media they encounter in everyday life.

Key Features of Media Studies at Hills Road:
· Opportunities for practical coursework using digital stills camera, IT, video cameras and editing equipment
· The chance to study a full range of media including television, advertising, film, newspapers and magazines
· Opportunities for individual research and classroom teaching on a wide range of current media debates and topics
· Staff and students have the support of an audio-visual technician
· Use of up-to-date and sophisticated video cameras, digital stills cameras and related IT.
· The College library has a good collection of course books and video material.

Course Outline - (Awarding body: OCR) AS Level Units
Unit 1: Foundation portfolio in media 50%.
Unit 2: Key media concepts (TV Drama) 50%.
Advanced (A2) Level Units
Unit 3: Advanced Portfolio in media 50%.
Unit 4: Critical perspectives in media 50%.
A level results for Media Studies
Resources and Facilities
· Well qualified and experienced teachers
· Modern purpose built accommodation
· Three purpose built editing suites, digital stills cameras and digital video cameras
· Open access resource area with networked computers and subject intranet
· Additional individual tuition in lunchtime 'surgeries'

Full Time Media Studies

Price on request