MEDIA STUDIES A LEVEL EDUQAS : A LEVEL MEDIA STUDIES INTRODUCTION Media Studies is an exciting and dynamic subject which investigates the roles that newspapers, films, television, online media, advertising and the music industry play in society. Students can expect to learn how to analyse a wide range of media products ranging from the 1950s to present day and to create their own. The subject will appeal to creative and practical students, as well as those with an interest in the society in which they live.
COURSE CONTENT The Media Studies A Level consists of two externally assessed examinations (worth 70% of the course) and a cross-media, non-exam assessment component (worth 30% of the course). The NEA will require students to learn Final Cut Pro and Photoshop in order to create their own film, television or music marketing project based on research into those industries. Students’ NEA production work is always showcased at our annual Roscars awards where we celebrate students’ achievements. Examples of some of the set texts studied for the Component 1 and Component 2 examinations: Component 1: Tide print advertisement (1950s) Kiss of the Vampire film poster (1963) The Daily Mirror and The Times (2019) Black Panther (2018) and I, Daniel Blake (2016) Late Night Woman’s Hour (2019)
Component 2: Life On Mars (2006) The Bridge (2015) Vogue (1965) The Big Issue (2016) Zoella (2019) Attitude (2019)
ENRICHMENT AND EXTRA CURRICULAR Our Media Studies students are an integral part of the leadership of our 1853 Productions team. 1853 Productions are responsible for all moving image content used in school events such as assemblies, the MUN conference and filming and editing all the videos used for Royal Russell Day. The Department also enjoys hosting guest speakers from the industry who share their experiences and knowledge with our students; this year we were privileged to host guest speakers from the Daily Mirror and Attitude magazine. LOOKING FURTHER AHEAD Every year, our pupils successfully apply to some of the best universities in the country. Those who continue studying Media progress to the most prestigious courses which feed the film, television and advertising industries. For example, several of our students have undertaken Media degrees at Bristol, the University of the Arts in London and Bournemouth University. 29
