Media Studies – Media Studies A Level
Overview
Understanding the Media and examining its role in society is key to our culture. Students will learn how to analyse a range of media text including genre, narrative and representation in a range of media texts including computer games, television and advertising.
In the second year of study, students work to produce their own industry standard media products such as magazine articles and posters.
Course Content
Educational Experiences
Course Specific Trips & Visits
The College runs a number of educational experiences each year to enable students to contextualise their learning. These experiences include trips and presentations by visiting speakers.
Recently, Media Studies students visited London cinemas as part of the BFI London Film Festival, to take part in screenings, some with Q&A sessions with the Film Makers. They have also visited The Harry Potter Studios at Levesdon to participate in a story-boarding masterclass and study the set and costume designs.
Progression
This course provides a useful background for academic or vocational courses at university and/or employment in Media industries eg production companies, PR, Journalism, Advertising, Music Industry or teaching/lecturing in Media.
Entry Requirements & Assessment
Students wishing to include A Levels in their programme need to have (or expect to achieve) at least five GCSE passes, with at least two at Grade 5 or above (and a satisfactory school reference) in order to be accepted on an A Level/BTEC Level 3 Programme.
In addition, students should meet the following minimum GCSE requirement:
- Grade 4 in English Language
Students wishing to include A Levels in their programme need to have (or expect to achieve) at least five GCSE passes, with at least two at Grade 5 or above (and a satisfactory school reference) in order to be accepted on an A Level/BTEC Level 3 Programme.
This course is assessed through both examinations and coursework.
The exam board for this A Level is WJEC.
What goes well with this course?
- English
- Business Studies
- Art
- Photography
- Film
How To Apply
Applications for entry September 2020. The application form for the academic year 2019-2020 is available to complete online here.
Students should return their completed forms directly to Coulsdon College, NOT their schools. All applications will be considered according to the College's Admissions Policy. Please see the Admissions timetable for information about the College’s enrolment process.
Get in touch
Tel: 01737 551 176
Fax: 01737 551 282
Email: enquiries@coulsdon.ac.uk
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