Media Studies (A Level

Media Studies

The Media Studies course at level 3 consists of 2 externally assessed exams and 1 Non-Examined Assessment (coursework).

A Level Media Studies engages students in the in-depth study of media products in relation to the four areas of the theoretical framework: media language, media representation, media industries, and media audiences.

Students are required to study media products from all of the following media forms: Television, film, radio, newspapers, magazines, advertising and marketing, online, social and participatory media, video games and music video.

Students will also be required to produce their own media texts in response to an externally set brief. In the past, these have ranged from detective TV shows, newspapers and fitness blogs. Overview

Level: A Level

Exam Board: AQA QAN Code: 603/2372/3

Entry Requirements:

A good level of English (at least a grade 4) as there is a large amount of writing and analytical skills. It is not necessary to have studied this course at GCSE level but an interest in Film, TV and Social Media is required

Subject Leader:

Miss A. McKenzie: amckenzie@thejohnwallisacademy.org