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MEDIA STUDIES
A Level
The Media Studies A Level is an exciting journey into the
world of media, offering students the chance to analyse
and explore a wide range of media products, forms, and
concepts. From websites to music videos, the buzz of radio
shows to the digital world of gaming, this course covers
it all! Students explore key areas like media language,
representation, audiences, and industries, developing a
keen understanding of how media shapes and reflects our
world.
Throughout the course, students build a powerful toolkit
of skills—critical analysis, research, practical production,
and communication—that are essential for thriving in
today’s media landscape. They’ll get hands-on with media
theory, dig into real-world industry contexts, and explore
the fascinating ways in which media producers connect
with their audiences. This isn’t just about theory; it’s about
making media, too. With a balance of academic insight and
creative application, students are prepared for careers in
fields like media, journalism and advertising.
Students take on a cross-media production coursework
unit (making up 30% of the final grade) where they get to
unleash their creativity by planning and producing their
own media projects, all while applying their theoretical
knowledge to the real world. It’s an unforgettable
experience that equips students with the skills and insights
to thrive in the fast-paced media industry!
COURSE CONTENT
COMPONENT 1: MEDIA PRODUCTS,
INDUSTRIES AND AUDIENCES
(35% of qualification)
This exam consists of two sections:
Section A: Analysing Media Language and
Representation, Section B: Understanding
Media Industries and Audiences.
COMPONENT 2: MEDIA FORMS &
PRODUCTS (35% of qualification)
This exam consists of three sections:
Section A: Television in the Global Age,
Section B: Magazines, Mainstream and
Alternative Media, Section C: Media in the
Online Age. Both exams assess media
language, representation, media industries,
audiences and media contexts.
COMPONENT 3: PRODUCTION
COURSEWORK (30% of qualification)
Students will create two media products
from the following media forms: television,
magazine and marketing for film and music.
Students will apply their knowledge and
understanding of how texts are constructed
for specific meaning and audiences.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Advanced Level entry
requirements
assessment
70% exam, 30% coursework
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Communication, interpretation, critical
analysis, research, teamwork, project
management, technical skills.
OTHER INFORMATION
CAREER PATHWAYS
There are practical workshops throughout
the year on camera use, editing and digital
design. All software used on this course is
made available for you to work on at home.
There are guest speakers leading sessions
on media careers and trips to The Depot
Cinema in Lewes for Study Days based on
the set texts and industry context included
in the exam.
Students progress to a variety of degree
courses and a range of HE institutions for
both single and joint honours. Productions
created on this course using industry
standard software can be added to a show
reel which can be used when applying
for Media Production courses and
apprenticeships.
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