HGS Media Studies

Course Overview

Media Studies is an exciting but demanding course. It combines critical analysis of a range of media forms including TV, film marketing, magazines, advertising, websites and video games with written research skills and creative practical productions.

Course Content

The course teaches you key media concepts and theories which will deepen your understanding of the way we read and understand the media.

You will study a range of set texts for two written examinations and also work independently to a set brief for your practical non-exam assessment. You will need to be prepared to be analytical and creative. Essay writing and practical production skills, for example use of photo editing software, are desirable.

Media Studies Units at HGS

• Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences (written examination)

• Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth (written examination)

• Component 3: Cross-Media Production (non-exam assessment)

Media Studies Units at TPS

• Component 1: Media Messages (written examination)

• Component 2: Evolving Media (written examination)

• Component 3: Making Media (non-exam assessment)

It is an excellent starting point to develop into media specialists and progress academically to study the subject further. Employers recognise it as a subject that demonstrates both academic and practical ability. A combination of practical tasks and theoretical study enables you to develop the skills and knowledge required in many industries, such as advertising, broadcasting, journalism, film production, web and graphic design.

Course Entry Requirements

5 or above at GCSE  or 5 or above in English Language or Literature

Course Specification

WJEC Eduqas A1680QS (HGS)

https://www.eduqas.co.uk/media/d3fbs2s3/eduqas-a-level-media-studies-spec-from-2017-e-02-03-2020.pdf

Homework

At A Level, students are expected to complete a minimum of  5 hours of study a week on top of their allocated lesson time.