Media Studies A Level

A Level

In Leicester

Free

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Leicester

  • Duration

    1 Year

A Level Media will offer you the opportunity to analyse different media and audience responses. You will also get the opportunity to plan, create and evaluate your own media production.

Important information

Government funding available

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Location

Start date

Leicester (Leicestershire)
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Regent Road, LE1 7LW

Start date

On request

About this course

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade A*- C or 4 - 9, including English Language

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Subjects

  • Media
  • Film Studies
  • Media Studies
  • Literacy
  • Writing

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Regent College

Regent College

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Course programme

Course outline

A Level Media will offer you the opportunity to analyse different media and audience responses. You will also get the opportunity to plan, create and evaluate your own media production.


Year one

Module 1 – MS1 Representations and receptions.
Exam 50 %
This unit aims to provide candidates with a framework for analysing the media and requires them to explore representations and audience responses. Candidates are encouraged to study the media through a study of genre, narrative and representation and to make connections between the texts and the audience responses to them. A variety of different media texts will be studied to include the range of print, broadcast and electronic media. Students will also work on an in depth case study of the representation of different groups in society by the media. This module will be assessed by a 2 and a half hour exam sat in June

Module 2 – MS2 Production Processes
Coursework 50 %
This is the coursework module which comprises of three linked pieces of work. Students will be required to show their ability to research and plan for a media production; to produce a technically competent media production and to evaluate their own production work. This will be done through the submission of: A pre-production artefact reflecting research and demonstrating planning techniques; a print media production which has developed out of the pre-production; a report of between 1200 and 1600 words.

Year two
Your second year will build on the skills acquired in your first year to explore different issues within the media, studying three different media industries. You will also research and create your own moving image production.


MS3: Media Investigation and Production
Coursework 50 %
Students will demonstrate an integrated understanding of texts, audiences and institution through a written investigation leading to a production outcome. They are required to demonstrate: individual and independent research skills; the ability to use their research to inform a media product; technical and creative skills; the ability to evaluate the product. Students will be guided and supported through all stages of the process.

MS4: Media – Text, industry and audience
Exam module 50 %
This unit focuses on developing both the knowledge students have gained in other areas of the course and their understanding of the links between texts, the industries that have produced them and the different audiences that respond to them. Three media industries will be studied typically film, television and games. You will explore issues such as production, marketing and promotion, regulation, global implications and distribution. You will also look at audience issues such as targeting, positioning, debates and responses. The exam consists of three essay questions linking different industries to different issues.

Teaching styles
Teaching is by a variety of methods including group work, individual study, whole class discussion, practical work, workshops, student research and presentations.

Key features
The course offers a blend of practical and academic work which provides students with a portfolio of work that can be used for application for employment and further study.

Subject combinations
Other subjects seen as complementing media studies include Film studies, English, Photography and Graphics.

Progression
This qualification is widely accepted and highly respected by employers and universities. The course content offers excellent preparation for those students hoping to progress to undergraduate study in a variety of media studies courses.

Provisional entry requirements
A minimum of five GCSE grades at A*- C or 4 - 9, or equivalent, including English Language.

Media Studies A Level

Free