WHY STUDY MEDIA STUDIES?

• You will develop excellent critical thinking skills and a detailed understanding of how the media works; focusing on media language, representation, audience and industry. The course is best suited to students with ability to think critically, work independently and enjoy written analysis of media texts. You need to be a creative individual with a strong work ethic. If you are curious about the world around you and keen to become part of the organisations which shape our views of the world, then this is right for you.

Assessment

Component 1: Media Messages

Written examination: 2 hours

35% of qualification

Component 2: Evolving Media

Written examination: 2 hours

35% of qualification

Component 3: Making Media

Non-exam assessment

30% of qualification