Level 3 AS/A2 Media Studies

Media Studies
AS/A2 Level - Two-year course
There has been a significant increase in the growth of the media's role in our daily lives. Due to this, a variety of skills are needed to fully explore and enjoy the dynamic range of media texts. Increased access to digital media offers us new opportunities for creativity and self-expression.

Through a variety of approaches, this subject will enable students to develop their enjoyment of media texts, in addition to developing a framework for critical analysis of their meanings and contexts. This subject offers students the opportunity to look at the role the media plays in their own lives on a daily basis, by developing a sound foundation in the main conceptual approaches and debates of Media Studies.

Production work is an important component of Media Studies in both years (AS and A2). The purpose of production work is for students to put theory into practice, by demonstrating knowledge and understanding of technical skills in their own media productions, as well as to engage them in creative, imaginative and aesthetic activity.

Careers and Further Studies
Media Studies provides an excellent foundation for further study in media-related courses in Higher Education, and for a range of related subject areas in the arts and humanities. Both the AS and A2 Level offer opportunities for a satisfying and coherent course of study on their own - the ability to think critically about the media is an important life-skill for the modern citizen.

General Entry Requirements
Students will need the following:

• An average GCSE points score of 4.7 calculated from your eight best GCSEs or equivalent vocational qualifications but must include GCSE Maths and English Language.
• At least five GCSEs at grade C or above which must include GCSE English Language.