Film and Media Studies

Media and Film Studies provide students with vital tools that are necessary to understanding the media’s significance and its power. These courses involve the study of contemporary and historical texts from an analytical approach. Over the two years, both courses will enable you to study a range of media and film forms from different time periods, countries and cultures.

A LEVEL • LEVEL 3 Film is one of the main cultural innovations of the 20th century and a major art form of the last hundred years. Those wishing to study it characteristically bring with them a high degree of enthusiasm and excitement for what is a powerful and culturally significant medium.

MEDIA STUDIES

A LEVEL • LEVEL 3 As a Media Studies student, you will analyse how media products use language and representations to create meaning. You will learn about the Media industry and how the industry affects how media products are made.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Five GCSEs at grade 9–4, including a minimum Level 5 in GCSE English Language. BTEC Level 2 qualifications considered in subject related courses. WHAT NEXT Career paths for students of Film may include practical avenues such as film-making, directing, producing and editing but a qualification in Film Studies also allows you to move into more theoretical pathways such as Film Criticism, Journalism, Teaching and Education.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Five GCSEs at grade 9–4, including a minimum Level 5 in GCSE English Language. BTEC Level 2 qualifications considered in subject related courses. WHAT NEXT There is a huge array of career opportunities in the media, which is an industry that is growing at an exponential rate.