A-LEVEL MEDIA
MEDIA A-LEVEL
Exam Board: Eduqas A-Level Media two year course
What are the benefits of the course?
Eduqas A-Level Media Studies specification is designed to encourage candidates to:
enhance their enjoyment and appreciation of the media and its role in their daily lives;
develop critical understanding of the media through engagement with media products and concepts and through the creative application of practical skills;
explore production processes, technologies and other relevant contexts;
become independent in research skills and their application in their practical work and in developing their own views and interpretations.
What will I study?
At A-Level candidates are encouraged to demonstrate, develop and formulate their understanding of the media and its influential role today as well as debating major contemporary media issues:
Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences
Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth
Component 3: Cross Media Production
How will I be assessed?
Two components are assessed through examination, whilst the third is through a piece of individual coursework:
A-Level Component 1 35% of A-Level, 2 hours 15 minutes written examination.
Two sections: A – two questions : B – two questions.
A-Level Component 2 35% of A-Level, 2 hours 30 minutes written examination.
Three sections: A: Television, B: Magazines and C: Online Media.
A-Level Component 3 30% of A-Level, Practical unit, internally assessed and externally moderated.
What does it lead to?
A-Level Media Studies provides a good foundation for Higher Education and for further study of media-related courses. It is a great choice for people considering a career in the media: film, television and media industries: producer, screenwriter, director, cinematographer, camera operator, sound mixer, editor – to name only a few of the better known roles.
Entry Requirements:
To secure a place on the course you should ideally achieve a grade 6 or higher in GCSE Media Studies or a grade 6 or higher in English.
Staff Contact:
Ms H Ioannidis, Media Teacher