Media Studies AS Level (A2 in second year)
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In Cirencester
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Film, television, radio, the press, advertising and the internet are the media through which ideas, attitudes and information are communicated. Media Studies A Level explores how these channels work and how meaning is expressed through sounds, words and images. The course aims to help you understand, criticise and enjoy media products by combining theoretical study with practical projects.
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- IT
- Media
- Production
- Media Studies
- Skills and Training
Course programme
The first year, AS Media Studies is divided into two modules:
MS1 Media Representations and Responses
MS2 Media Production Processes
Through MS1 you will explore the ways the media represent people, places and events and how different audiences respond to media messages. You will develop skills in textual analysis and analyse media texts studied in class.
MS2 is divided into three sections:
Pre production which requires students to research, devise and plan a media production
Production where students work individually for print and digital pieces to complete a media production
Evaluation where you are required to write an evaluation of both the process and the finished piece
You will explore films and TV programmes in detail and analyse texts from the perspective of a director. What the media show about the society that produces texts is also a key theme of the course. The study of specific genres is linked to media print productions and training in all relevant skills provided. The impact of digital media on audiences is another key topic and this includes a study of the effect of changes in media technology.
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Media Studies AS Level (A2 in second year)