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MEDIA STUDIES

(A Level)

What is Media Studies A level?

Media Studies is an exciting A-Level that asks students to constantly question the world around them and the ever shifting, all powerful nature of the modern media landscape in all its guises. It is a subject that combines academic study with creative skills as students explore both contemporary and historical aspects of the media. Areas of focus include: television, music videos, video games, social media, newspapers, magazine, radio and advertising. If you have a passion for one or all of these areas, Media is the subject for you.

Exam Board: AQA

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What will I learn?

  • Issues, debates and theoretical approaches to media

  • Analysis of media texts in television, music videos, video games, social media, newspapers, magazine, radio and advertising

  • Coursework - Creating a cross-media product for an intended audience.

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How will I be assessed?

  • 70% examination

  • 30% coursework

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Entry requirements

Grade 5 in English Language and Literature. Grade 6 in Media, if studied.

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Where can Media Studies A level take me?

Media helps you to think critically about the world around you. There are a huge number of media-related degrees that students can go on to complete, including in journalism, film studies and production. The media industry has a wealth of job opportunities.

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Further reading and watching

Read

Beginning Theory by Peter Barry

Watch

High quality series from the golden age of television such as: The Wire, The Sopranos and Breaking Bad. Great contemporary shows such Atlanta and Better Call Saul.