What you will study?

Media Studies allows us to examine how media texts are both produced and consumed. It allows us to explore how technology is changing our relationship with the media and ever increasingly putting us, the audience, in the position of producer. In Media Studies A Level you will analyse a range of set texts looking at how they create meaning and the messages they are giving us, the audience. You will become an analytical, academic critic of the media.

How you will be assessed?

Exam board – Eduqas

The Eduqas A Level course provides you with the opportunity to not only study a range of media texts and to apply theoretical frameworks, but also to develop practical production skills in the form of a coursework element (30%).

• Component 1 (35%) – 2hr 15 minute exam. A range of different set texts to be studied from a variety of Media platforms including video games, film marketing, newspapers, magazines, radio and social media. All set texts are studied looking at Language, Representation, Industry and Audience.
• Component 2 (35%) – 2hr 30 minute exam. In component 2 you will study TV, magazine and online media in depth. You study a range of theorists and apply understanding of all aspects of the Media Studies framework.
• Component 3 (30%) – Non Exam Assessment (coursework). Coursework is based on a brief set by the exam board. There is a choice of five different topics including: Music Videos, Film Marketing, Magazine and TV. You will research, plan and create your own Media product.

Why should you study media?

The media plays a significant role in contemporary culture, society and politics, as well as having a crucial role in shaping our own life experiences. Everyone should have a knowledge of the media, its audience and the interwoven ideologies they share. Studying Media at A Level will help you become an analytical, evaluative and questioning student.

Additional entry requirements: Standard entry

For more information please see: Mrs H Thomas – Media Teacher

Mr J Quinn – Faculty Leader of Business, Computing and Media

Mrs Thomas says: If you love stories, films, and making stuff, A Level Media is a brilliant place to experiment. You’ll pick up hands-on skills in video, audio, and digital production that you can actually show off. We dig into how media shapes ideas and audiences, and you’ll learn to read it like a pro. Projects teach real-world collaboration and build work you can put in a portfolio. This course is a great step toward film, TV, journalism, marketing, or creative freelancing.