GCSE Media
GCSE
In Birmingham
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Type
GCSE
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
1 Year
GCSE Media Centres: City Academy Saltley: Length: 1 Year. Attendance: 3 hours per week. Start date: September. Times: Daytime. Qualification: GCSE Media Studies (AQA). Entry Requirements: 16-19 year olds: 5 GCSEs at D or above, and a pass in our Initial Assessment. Adults: a pass in our Initial Assessment. Course Content: Coursework: This consists of 4 pieces of work - 3 short assignments and 1.
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16-19 year olds: 5 GCSEs at D or above, and a pass in our Initial Assessment. Adults: a pass in our Initial Assessment.
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Course programme
GCSE Media
Centres:
City Academy Saltley :
Length:
1 Year
Attendance:
3 hours per week
Start date:
September
Times:
Daytime
Qualification:
GCSE Media Studies (AQA)
Course Content:
Coursework: This consists of 4 pieces of work - 3 short assignments and 1 Practical Production with an accompanying written evaluation. The course is based on the study of Media Language. (Colour/Sound/Camerawork/Editing etc.); Institution (Who made the product/Jobs/Rules & Regulations etc.); Audience (Who watches/consumes the product); Representation (How different people/groups/issues etc. are shown in the media/use of Bias/Stereotypes). The work will be based on the different platforms, formats and genres available in the Mass Media today. So, for example, you could be studying a platform from any of Broadcast (TV/Radio/Cinema); Print (Newspapers/Magazines etc.); Electronic (Computer games/the Internet etc.) and within that look at, for example, `Comparing Front Covers of Magazines Aimed at Male & Female Audiences. There is also a 3 hour Controlled Test (end of May) on a set topic for which you will have pre-release materials to prepare from.
You should have an interest in the media i.e. Read newspapers, magazines; Watch TV/Films; Use the Internet!
Progression:
Successful students could go on to study AS Media or BTEC National Media.
What's the next step?
If you are sure this is the right course for you, you can either:
- Complete an application form and return it to the Admissions Offices at either Handsworth Campus or Fordrough Campus
- Come along to one of our main enrolment sessions
GCSE Media