Media Studies
A Level
In Brighton
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Brighton
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Duration
2 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
Media Studies complements a variety of subjects and potential progression routes. As well as gaining an informed understanding of Media texts and their contexts, students will also develop practical skills using the Mac suite.
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About this course
Communication, interpretation, teamwork, project management, technical skills.
Students progress to a variety of degree courses and a range of HE institutions for both single and joint honours . This course will also give you a show reel, created using industry standard software (Adobe Premiere Pro/Photoshop) for when applying for Media Production courses/ work experience/apprenticeships.
BTEC: 5 E Grades or above at GCSE or an appropriate Level 1 qualifcation and prior experience of media or photography education or a portfolio of still or moving images AS/A2: As for all advanced courses
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Subjects
- Media Studies
- Media
- Mediation
- Media Buying
- Media Advertising
- Media industries
- Audiences
- Media language
- Analysing Media
- Media forms
Course programme
You will study and be assessed on the following three components, over a two-year period:
COMPONENT 1: MEDIA PRODUCTS, INDUSTRIES AND AUDIENCES(30% of qualification)
- Written examination: 2 hours, 15 mins
- The examination assesses media language, representation, media industries, audiences and media contexts. It consists of two sections: Section A: Analysing Media Language and Representation, Section B: Understanding Media Industries and Audiences
(40% of qualification)
- Written examination: 2 hours, 30 mins
- The examination assesses media language, representation, media industries, audiences and media contexts. It consists of two sections: Section A: Analysing Media Language and Representation, Section B: Understanding Media Industries and Audiences
(30% of qualification)
- Students will create two media products from the following media forms: Television, magazine, film marketing, music marketing and online options. Students will apply their knowledge and understanding of how texts are constructed for specific meaning and audiences.
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Media Studies