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Media Studies
Syllabus: AQA
1 - Why study Media Studies?
Media Studies is an exciting and ever changing course. The subject is aimed at those with a critical mind who want to learn how to decode messages from the media. If you have an interest in film, digital media or journalism this course is for you!
2 - What will you study?
Year 12
- Introduction to media studies
- Film
- Advertising
- Music videos
- Newspapers
- NEA
Year 13
- TV
- Magazines
- Video games
- Online
- NEA
3 - How will you be assessed?
Applying the theoretical framework (language, representation, industry audience, contexts) across a range of media products and platforms. This will take the shape of :
- Media Paper One (Year 12 content) = 35%
- Media Paper Two (Year 13 content) = 35%
- NEA (Non Exam Assessment) = 30%
The NEA cross-media production based on a set brief - print media, and moving image.
4 - What skills will you develop?
- How to critically engage with a wide range of media
- Develop critical autonomy through the deconstruction of ideologies and debates within the media
- how to construct media using industry standard software
- to explore the wider contexts behind the media
5 - What makes a good Media Studies student?
- Someone who engages with or has a passion with a wide range of media.
- Someone who likes to explore historical and contemporary aspects of the media and debate/ draw conclusions on such media.
- Someone who can immerse themselves into digital production.
- Someone who has a passion to produce and edit original and creative media products
- Someone who has the autonomy to plan and execute their ideas
- The media industry can be quite demanding, we are looking for a student who thrives under pressure and has the ability to meet strict deadlines
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively with their peers
6 - Where can Media Studies lead?
The types of job roles may include those in a variety of fields or roles such as: journalism, digital content creator, advertising/marketing, roles within the film industry, video gaming sector and many more.
