In Media, our intent is:
To offer students the opportunity to evaluate the role of the media in contemporary society, to recognise the value and importance of media institutions. The A Level course require the study of a wide range of media texts and products to encourage learners to understand how contexts, political bias and stereotyping impacts on meaning.
Media Studies is a popular A Level course underpinned by the Theoretical Framework: Media Language, Representation, Audience and Industry.
Through the study of a wide range of texts including print, audio and audio-visual texts, students learn about ownership, funding and how contextual factors impact the way in which audiences consume media products and respond to the construction of representations.
Media Studies students will evaluate a wide range of theories in relation to the set products studied, including Feminist Theory.
There are three components:
Component 1 – Exam – Worth 35% of A Level
Component 2 – Exam – Worth 35% of A Level
Component 3 – NEA project -Worth 30% of A Level
An A Level in Media Studies, followed by a degree could lead to:
