AS and A2 Level Media Studies

AS and A2 Level Media Studies

• Venue:
  Windmill Avenue Campus, Kettering
• Duration:
  One year for AS Level or Two years for full A2 Level (AS Level + A2 Level)
• Start At:
  September 2010
• Level of Study:
  Advanced (Level 3)

AS and A2 Level Media Studies Entry Requirements

• For a 3 AS Level programme you will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at A*-C including Maths and an A or B grade in GCSE English or equivalent.
• For a 4 AS Level programme you will need a minimum of 6 GCSEs at A*-C including Maths and an A or B grade in GCSE English or equivalent.

To progress to A2 Level a minimum of grade D at AS Level is required.

Entry is subject to a successful interview. If you have been out of education for some time you may wish to consider the Access to Higher Education programme as an alternative to A Levels.

Content
AS Level: Two Units
Unit One: Investigating Media (Examination)

Section A: Short questions on unseen stimulus materials (from moving image, digital/web-based or print).

Section B: One essay question from a choice of two based on cross media case study.

Unit Two: Creating Media (Coursework)

• Two linked production pieces
• Written evaluation (1500 words) on both production pieces

A2 Level: The AS plus Two Units
Unit Three: Critical Perspectives (Examination)

Section A: Compulsory questions on unseen stimulus material.

Section B: One essay question from choice of two pre-set topics.

Unit Four: Research and Production (Coursework)

• Critical Investigation (2000 words)
• Linked Production piece

Assessment Module 3 and 5 are assessed through the completion of two coursework assignments. All other modules are assessed by examination. Teaching methods are varied and encourage student participation through group work, discussion, individual research and practical projects. Progression From the AS course you will be able to progress to A2 level and then further study or employment. The course has an excellent record of students progressing to Higher Education.
Entry Requirement
For a 3 AS Level programme you will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at A*-C including Maths and an A or B grade in GCSE English or equivalent.
For a 4 AS Level programme you will need a minimum of 6 GCSEs at A*-C including Maths and an A or B grade in GCSE English or equivalent.
To progress to A2 Level a minimum of grade D at AS Level is required.
Entry is subject to a successful interview. If you have been out of education for some time you may wish to consider the Access to Higher Education programme as an alternative to A Levels.