Media Studies AS level

Media Studies, AS-level
AS & A Level
About the Course
This course studies a variety of media such as film, television, web and print. At AS Level you will learn about the key concepts of analysis and begin your journey of understanding how the media work and how you can play a part in their powerful business. You will spend half of the course working on a portfolio of practical products, such as the opening of a fictional film where you will write, produce, shoot and edit. The other half of the course involves the insightful academic approach that Media Studies takes. In this section you will learn how ideology (ideas, values and beliefs) are confirmed and/or challenged in media products. You will learn advanced analysis skills and discover just how large the world of the mass media really is.
At A2 Level you will extend your practical experience by working in television production or film and/or web design. At the end of your two years you will have an extensive practical portfolio of media-related material. You will also develop your academic skills by completing the unit in Critical Perspectives. This will enable you to learn about the media†s relationship with society by understanding web-culture, media and democracy, and the future of the media.
Course Aims
This course aims to combine an academic approach to Media Studies with a strong practical element. We aim to teach you how powerful the media can be in manipulating ideas, values and beliefs but also how it can influence society for the greater good and how you can play a part in that.
What are the entry requirements?
How is the course assessed?
The course is assessed by a combination of practical coursework and examination.
AS Level:
Unit 1 Foundation Portfolio of coursework (50%)
Unit 2 Key Media Concepts examination (50%)
A2 Level:
Unit 3 Advanced Portfolio of coursework (50%)
Unit 4 Critical Perspectives examination( 50%)
Fees
No Course Fees for Under 19's. Over 19's must pay, or claim Level 2 or Level 3 Entitlement for FREE courses .
What next?
AS or A2 Media Studies are valuable qualifications whether you intend to go on to higher education or employment. Most of our students progress to university where they study a specialism such as filmmaking, television production or cinematography. Many former students are now working in media-related industries.