Media Studies AS Level
A Level
In Barnsley
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Barnsley
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Duration
2 Years
Course Content: (Year 1) The A Level media course will be 50% practical work and 50% theory, with students undertaking two units at AS. The focus is mainly on audio/visual media, with a practical video project undertaken as part of a group. The theory units will be assessed by examination. The first year promotes an understanding of textual analysis, representation, media industries Course.
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Government funding available
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About this course
5 GCSEs at Grade A* to C including English and preferably Media plus a good personal reference demonstrating acceptable level of attendance and commitment to hard work. It is preferred if one of your GCSEs at Grade A* to C is in Media.
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Course programme
MEDIA STUDIES AS LEVEL
Course Level :Level 3
Length of Course :2 years (you gain an AS level after successfully completing Year 1, you will be awarded a full A level after successfully completing Year 2)
Course Content
Course Content: (Year 1) The A Level media course will be 50% practical work and 50% theory, with students undertaking two units at AS. The focus is mainly on audio/visual media, with a practical video project undertaken as part of a group. The theory units will be assessed by examination. The first year promotes an understanding of textual analysis, representation, media industries Course Content: (Year 2) The A Level media course will be 50% practical work and 50% theory, with students undertaking two units at A2. The focus is mainly on audio/visual media, with a practical video project undertaken as part of a group. The theory units will be assessed by examination. At A2 Level you will study contemporary media issues.
Progression
Media Studies AS Level