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media studies

A Level Media Studies
Exam Board Eduqas
Entry requirements Grade 5 or above in GCSE English or English Language. GCSE Media is an advantage but not essential.
What will I study? The course focuses on developing your analytical skills and wider understanding in relation to the media framework of representation, audience, industry and media language. You will be introduced to a broad range of texts and platforms before specialising in the set texts provided by Eduqas. Media Studies also retains an element of coursework, so you will be able to apply your knowledge by producing and realising your own cross-media production based on two different media platforms.
Assessment Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences
Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes
35% of qualification
Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth
Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes
35% of qualification
Component 3: Cross-Media Production
Non exam assessment
30% of qualification
What skills will I gain? You will become highly adept at responding to different media texts in relation to the media framework. You will be able to analyse and evaluate different representations and meanings of media texts and how they convey their meanings to different audiences. You will develop a broad understanding of how media industries produce, promote and market different media products and how new media technologies are key in distributing these products to different audiences.
Studying beyond the classroom  A passionate interest in TV, film, audio and print based media is essential. Students are expected to develop their own critical and analytical skills through further personal study and reading of relevant texts and theoretical approaches.
Future pathways Many students go on to study Media at University, often enjoying successful careers in traditional professions like journalism, film and TV broadcasting as well as careers in marketing, research, advertising, games design and digital media.