Media Studies
The course is designed to help students gain a critical and creative
understanding of modern media and will look at: television, film, video,
photography, pop music, books, magazines, ICT and interactive virtual reality
technology.
The course is assessed by written examination and coursework. The written exam
has two tiers of entry; higher & foundation. Both papers are 2 hours 30 minutes
long. In addition students will complete a coursework module. This may be three
pieces of practical work each with a short (500-700 word evaluation) or two
practical projects and one essay or two essays and one practical project. The
written examination and coursework both carry equal marks: 50% each.
Language & Categories
The student will be introduced to different terms used within the media world
and explore the way in which media is classified into genres. In preparation for
practical tasks, an investigation into terminology used in the stages of film &
television production will be examined.
Media Producers
The course looks at the role of various agencies from the world of media and
examines their work. This may include visits to international news agencies and
explore the work of the BBC.
Media Ethics
This section looks at the people who make adverts, films, ICT packages (and
other types of media) and explores how bias, stereotyping and accurate reporting
are issues to be aware of. We will look at the effect this has and how modern
films and television programmes address these issues.
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Throughout the course, while learning about the world of media, pupils will have
plenty of opportunity to get practical experience of designing & producing their
own media presentations. It is a requirement of the course that pupils have a
keen interest in film, television, music or magazines as coursework will be
centred on these media types.
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