Media Studies

ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022 YEAR 11

MEDIA STUDIES

Media Studies is a contemporary and interactive subject which encourages students to develop their creative, analytical, research and communication skills, through exploring a range of media forms and perspectives.

At BSAK, Media Studies is one of the flagship departments, consistently achieving excellent value added results and in the most recent school inspection receiving ADEK commendation for our integration of UAE culture into the curriculum.

COURSE CONTENT Year 11

The key concepts of Media Studies will continue to be explored through the following platforms: Television, Radio, Film and Newspapers. Students will spend one term working on their non-exam assessment.

SKILLS DEVELOPED

● Ability to research and summarise ● Analyse and respond ● Applying key concepts ● Developing and creating practical work

FURTHER STUDY

To continue the study of Media Studies at A Level, students need to attain a grade 6 at GCSE. If students have not studied the GCSE beforehand, a grade 6 in English is strongly recommended.

Students from BSAK have gone into jobs such as: Film Production, Graphic Design, Public Relations, Events Management, Fashion Marketing, Web Design, Partnership and Events at NHS, Entertainment Law, Online Editor, Fashion Blogger (Founder of Fashion Hub), Working in social media, Stylist at Harvey Nichols, Pilot for Etihad and International Marketing Coordinator at Christie’s.

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Students will be expected to bring a set of headphones to lessons.

SPECIFICATION LINK

ASSESSMENTS

Paper 1 – Multiple choice, short answer and an extended response question focusing on all nine media platforms, with conceptual emphasis on industries, audiences and representation. Written assessment – 1 hour 30 minutes, 84 Marks (35% of GCSE grade). Paper 2 – Multiple choice, short answer, stepped response and extended response questions. An extract from one of the television close study products will be shown. This paper requires in depth knowledge of television, newspapers and online media with an understanding of all four key concepts. Written assessment – 1 hour 30 minutes, 84 marks (35% of GCSE Grade).