AS/A Level Media Studies
A Level
In Stockton-On-Tees
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Stockton-on-tees
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Duration
2 Years
Important information
Government funding available
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Start date
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About this course
At least 5 A* to C passes at GCSE
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Course programme
AS/A Level Media Studies
- Level: AS/A Level
- Duration: 2 years
- I want to understand the media and its products
- I want to develop a critical awareness of the society I live in
- Analysing different media forms and understanding how they operate
- Using advanced video production facilities, excellent digital camcorders and â€-non-linear†digital editing facilities to produce a film trailer and a popular music video
- Looking at a wide range of media products drawn from the main media forms and institutions, for example:
· TV
· Film
· Radio
· Newspapers and Magazines
· Popular Music
· Advertising
· Internet - Visits to London to view the BBC TV Centre and the British Board of Film Classification and to the National Museum of Film and Photography at Bradford
How is this course assessed?
- In both the first year and second year, one unit is coursework and the other one is assessed by an examination
- Entry to many Higher Education courses
- Any career where analytical skills and creativity are valued
AS/A Level Media Studies