Media Studies

Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences (Examined) 

Section A: Analysing Media Language and representation 

You will look at advertising, marketing, music videos and newspapers and will answer two questions: 

• one question assessing media language in relation to an unseen audio-visual or print resource 
• one extended response comparison question assessing representation in one set product and an unseen audio-visual or print resource in relation to media contexts.

Section B: Understanding Media Industries and Audiences You will look at advertising, marketing, film, radio, video games, and newspapers. 

In the exam you will answer two questions:

• one stepped question on media industries 
• one stepped question on audiences.

Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth (Examined) 

The examination assesses media language, representation, media industries, audiences and media contexts. It consists of three sections: 

Section A – Television in the Global Age You will apply the theoretical areas to two texts (e.g. Peaky Blinders and The Bridge) There will be one two-part question or one extended response question. 

Section B – Magazines: Mainstream and Alternative Media You will apply the theoretical areas to two texts (e.g. Vogue and The Big Issue) There will be one two-part question or one extended response question. 

Section C – Media in the Online Age You will apply the theoretical areas to two texts (e.g. Zoella and Attitude) There will be one two-part question or one extended response question. 

Component 3: Cross-Media Production (Coursework – 30% of the overall marks) 

You will produce, individually, a cross-media production based on two forms in response to a choice of briefs set externally, applying knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework and digital convergence. An example would be: Create a music video and an article for a music magazine promoting a new band or artist.

Practical (30%)
Examination (70%)
Examining Board – EDUQAS

It is not necessary to have studied GCSE Media Studies. Standard A level entry requirements apply.

Recommendation

It is not compulsory, but we do recommend that learners have access to a MAC or PC at home and you have the Adobe CC suite, 2018 version or newer.

BTEC National Diploma Creative Digital Media Production (Film & Television Production) (2 A level equivalent course).

The course is relevant to learners considering a career in Media. It can lead directly to training, or to a place on a Media degree course. You will develop a range of skills on the course, which could lead to a number of different options in employment or Higher Education.

You will have to purchase a copy of The Mirror and The Times from the same day. You will also need to subscribe to The Times website for a Month. We also offer trips that will require payment for transport.

Media Studies learners take the subject with a range of other courses. Learners may wish to be involved in the Student Magazine or Creating Writing enrichments.