Media Studies
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Why Media Studies? The A-Level qualification in Media Studies will encourage you to develop your interest and engagement in the media which surrounds us, through theoretical and practical exploration of different platforms. You will examine your media consumption widely, independently and critically. Through the course’s introduction to the theoretical framework through which we study Media, you will learn to use critical concepts and terminology with understanding and discrimination. You will be encouraged to examine and develop your understanding of varying forms of media and its influential role in today's society as well as contemporary and historical media issues. |
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What do I need to know? Exam board: We study AS and A Level Media Studies | Eduqas Entry Requirements: As well as the standard Sixth Form requirements, you must also have a Grade 5 or above in GCSE English. You will also have to apply your understanding of the media issues and theoretical framework through your own practical coursework, which will involve creating linked media products across a selection of three platforms: moving image, print and e-media. Not only will your practical work deepen your understanding of media theory, it will develop the technical skills essential to the subject. |
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What is the work like? As an example of the kind of work that you will cover during the A-Level course, please find to the right the pre-A-Level material to complete before starting your Media Studies course with us in September. |
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Who do I contact if I have any questions? Ms Goodsell will be happy to answer any questions that you might have. You are welcome to email her on hannah.goodsell@twynahmschool.com. To ask a Media Studies student more about the course, please email student@twynhamsixthform.com and they will be happy to help you. |
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Curriculum Information
Assessment
Each unit has an end of topic essay that practices the exam skills.
Y12 Mock comprises of:
Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes 35% of qualification The examination assesses media language, representation, media industries, audiences and media contexts. It consists of three sections:
Section A: Television in the Global Age There will be one two-part question or one extended response question.
Section B: Magazines: Mainstream and Alternative Media There will be one two-part question or one extended response question.
Section C: Media in the Online Age There will be one two-part question or one extended response question.
Y13 Mock Comprises of:
Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes 35% of qualification
The examination assesses media language, representation, media industries, audiences and media contexts. It consists of two sections:
Section A: Analysing Media Language and Representation This section assesses media language and representation in relation to two of the following media forms: advertising, marketing, music video or newspapers. There are two questions in this section: • one question assessing media language in relation to an unseen audio-visual or print resource • one extended response comparison question assessing representation in one set product and an unseen audio-visual or print resource in relation to media contexts.
Section B: Understanding Media Industries and Audiences This section assesses two of the following media forms – advertising, marketing, film, newspapers, radio, video games - and media contexts. It includes: • one stepped question on media industries • one stepped question on audiences.
Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes 35% of qualification The examination assesses media language, representation, media industries, audiences and media contexts.
It consists of three sections:
Section A: Television in the Global Age There will be one two-part question or one extended response question.
Section B: Magazines: Mainstream and Alternative Media There will be one two-part question or one extended response question.
Section C: Media in the Online Age There will be one two-part question or one extended response question.
Students also complete a Non-Assessed Exam Component:
Component 3: Cross-Media Production Non exam assessment 30% of qualification An individual cross-media production based on two forms in response to a choice of briefs set by WJEC, applying knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework and digital convergence.
Course Structure
Year 1 (Year 12)
Over 5 terms:
Section A – Television in the Global Age
Section B – Magazines
Section C – Media in the Online Age
In the summer term students start their NEA.
Year 2 (Year 13)
Students complete their NEA in Spring Term 1.
They will also study:
Section A: Analysing Media Language and Representation
Section B: Understanding Media Industries and Audiences
Additional costs
We provide: In class access to:-
Basic media equipment for production work including computers and editing software. It is advantageous but not essential for students to have access to a video camera and a laptop with editing software as some students prefer editing on their own laptop.
It would be helpful for students to purchase Media Studies: The Basics: Amazon.co.uk: McDougall, Julian: 9781138349162: Books
