Corsham 6th Prospectus
Corsham 6th Prospectus
Corsham 6th Prospectus
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MEDIA<br />
STUDIES<br />
BOARD: EDUQAS<br />
COURSE OUTLINE<br />
By studying A level Media Studies, students<br />
will learn how to develop a critical<br />
understanding of the media’s influence on<br />
society. There are opportunities for students<br />
to investigate what interests them, a choice<br />
of cross- media studies and production work.<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
Minimum grade 5 in English Language or English Literature.<br />
COURSE CONTENT<br />
Our A-level course covers the following ideas<br />
Component 1: Media Products, Industries and<br />
Audiences<br />
Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth<br />
Component 3: Cross Media Production<br />
ASSESSMENT DETAILS<br />
Component 1: Written exam: 2h 15m<br />
35% of qualification (90 marks)<br />
Component 2: Written exam 2h 30m<br />
35% of qualification (90 marks)<br />
Component 3: Cross Media Production<br />
30% of qualification (60 marks) - NEA<br />
WHY TAKE THIS SUBJECT?<br />
Media Studies allows students to discover<br />
• A comprehensive and integrated coverage of media<br />
theory and practice<br />
• How to focus on new technologies<br />
• That audiences are both producers and consumers of<br />
media texts<br />
• Opportunities for students to investigate what<br />
interests them<br />
• Choice of cross-media studies<br />
• Contemporary issues and debates<br />
• How Media studies prepares students for<br />
progression into work or higher education in a range<br />
of media-related areas<br />
CAREERS/HIGHER EDUCATION PROSPECTS<br />
This qualification is accepted by a wide number of<br />
universities and is also accepted<br />
by a wide range of employers.<br />
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