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Media Studies

The Media Studies curriculum aims to provide pupils with critical, analytical, and creative skills essential for understanding media in the modern world. We nurture students’ ability to evaluate media products, their context, and the impact on society while developing practical media production skills. Beyond the classroom, students have opportunities to engage in creating their own media projects, fostering skills in creativity, communication, teamwork, and project management.

GCSE Media Studies (WJEC Eduqas)

Module Overview

Module

Assessment Method

% of GCSE Grade

Component 1: Exploring the Media

External Written Exam (1 hour 30 minutes)

40%

Component 2: Understanding Media Forms and Products

External Written Exam (1 hour 30 minutes)

40%

Component 3: Creating Media Products

Non-Exam Assessment (Internally Assessed)

30%

Content Description:

  • Component 1: Focuses on the analysis of media products, representation, and media industries, covering topics such as advertising, newspapers, and film marketing.
  • Component 2: Offers deeper analysis of specific forms, such as TV, music videos, and video games, encouraging an understanding of production processes and audience responses.
  • Component 3: Allows students to produce their own media products from a set brief, demonstrating creative and technical skills.

AS and A Level Media Studies (WJEC)

Module Overview

Module

% of As or A2 grade

Assessment Method

Module Title

AS Component 1

60% of AS/24% of A2

External Written Exam (2 hours 30 minutes)

Investigating Media

AS Component 2

40% of AS/16% of A2

Non Exam Assessment

Media Production

A2 Component 3

36% of A Level

External Written Exam (2 hours and 30 minutes)

Media in the Global Age

A2 Component 4

24% of A Level

Non Exam Assessment

Cross Media Production

Content Description:

  • AS Component 1: Focuses on media language, representation, audiences, and industries.
  • AS Component 2: Practical media production project, applying theoretical knowledge to create a media product such as a film sequence, magazine, or web content.
  • A2 Component 1: In-depth exploration of different media forms and contexts, including set texts for analysis and evaluation.
  • A2 Component 2: Advanced cross-media production, allowing students to develop a project that engages with both audio/visual and digital/print platforms.

Career Opportunities

Studying Media Studies at GCSE and A Level can open up a wide range of career opportunities in various industries, particularly those centred around communications, media production, and creative sectors; for example:

Journalism, Broadcasting, Marketing Advertising and Public Relations, Film Television and Radio, Digital Media and Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia Arts, Publishing and Editing, Media Research, Teaching and Education.

The curriculum equips students with transferable skills in communication, critical thinking, creativity, and technological literacy essential for success in a rapidly changing media landscape.

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