Media Studies

TEACHER IN CHARGE:  Ms A Burridge EXAMINATION BOARD:  EDUQAS WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.eduqas.co.uk 

Media Studies Information Video

What will I study?

TV, film, radio, newspapers, magazines, the music industry, social media, computer games, advertising 

How many pieces of coursework are required? 

One – which will be to produce a media product. 

How many examinations will I take? 

Two – each lasting 1½ hours 

What percentage of my final mark is determined by coursework?

 30% 

When does the coursework have to be completed by? 

Christmas of Year 11 

What qualities do I need to be successful? 

You will need creativity and imagination, awareness of the world around you and the ability to analyse and evaluate existing media texts, as well as the work you produce. 

What sort of teaching styles are typically used? 

A very even split between theory work (analysing, discussing and writing about existing media texts, e.g. films, TV programmes, websites and advertising) and practical work (creating your own videos, TV programmes, websites and adverts). 

Will I have any choice in terms of the subject areas I study? 

In your coursework you will pick from a choice of briefs that gives you the freedom to choose your own particular area of interest to concentrate on.