Media Studies
Media Studies
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GCSE Media Studies
GCSE Media Studies
Contact Information: Ms V. Moore Curriculum Leader for Media Studies
Contact Information: Ms V. Moore Curriculum Leader for Media Studies
Course Content
Course Content
Media Studies students explore the world of media and the impact it has on audiences and the wider population. You will examine how media products are produced and marketed. Then you will make your own. You will also analyse how the media represents groups of people and how it can influence our opinions. This is a modern and fast paced course which focuses on the products that you spend a lot of time interacting with. Are you curious? For example, do you know why Fortnite is considered to be the most addictive game ever, how adverts encourage us to buy things, what makes a film a 12 certificate, which organisation tries to stop newspapers from printing lies? Choose Media Studies and you will find out.
Media Studies students explore the world of media and the impact it has on audiences and the wider population. You will examine how media products are produced and marketed. Then you will make your own. You will also analyse how the media represents groups of people and how it can influence our opinions. This is a modern and fast paced course which focuses on the products that you spend a lot of time interacting with. Are you curious? For example, do you know why Fortnite is considered to be the most addictive game ever, how adverts encourage us to buy things, what makes a film a 12 certificate, which organisation tries to stop newspapers from printing lies? Choose Media Studies and you will find out.
This rigorous course combines theory with practical work in a fun, challenging way that makes learning enjoyable. We will study Television, Film, Radio, Newspapers, Magazines, Print Advertising, Video Games, Music Videos and Online Media.
This rigorous course combines theory with practical work in a fun, challenging way that makes learning enjoyable. We will study Television, Film, Radio, Newspapers, Magazines, Print Advertising, Video Games, Music Videos and Online Media.
Skills Developed
Skills Developed
The course involves:
The course involves:
- Being intellectually challenged
- A balance of practical & theory work linked together
- Discussion, Investigation
- Market testing and audience research
- Learning how to use cameras, camcorders and other recording devices
- Using editing software, desktop publishing and sound resources
- Getting to understand bias
- Developing analytical skills
Assessment
Assessment
Assessment is ongoing and includes timed exercises, unit tests and coursework planning.
Assessment is ongoing and includes timed exercises, unit tests and coursework planning.
Practical Production Coursework: is worth 30% of the GCSE and is controlled assessment
Practical Production Coursework: is worth 30% of the GCSE and is controlled assessment
Exam 1: Textual Analysis 30% of GCSE – We will study a number of different television CRIME SERIES and we use them to explore audience and production methods. We will also study Music Videos and Online Marketing Campaigns for Popular Music Artists.
Exam 1: Textual Analysis 30% of GCSE – We will study a number of different television CRIME SERIES and we use them to explore audience and production methods. We will also study Music Videos and Online Marketing Campaigns for Popular Music Artists.
Exam 2: Exploring Media 40% of GCSE- We will study newspapers, magazines, print advertising, film, video games and social media. We will focus on the Media Language of these products and how people are represented within them.
Exam 2: Exploring Media 40% of GCSE- We will study newspapers, magazines, print advertising, film, video games and social media. We will focus on the Media Language of these products and how people are represented within them.
Progression Routes
Progression Routes
Academic
Academic
A level Media
A level Media
A Level Photography
A Level Photography
A level Film Studies
A level Film Studies
A level Business studies
A level Business studies
A level Drama
A level Drama
A level English
A level English
Applied
Applied
BTEC in Creative Media production LEVEL 3
BTEC in Creative Media production LEVEL 3
Apprenticeship, Technical, and T level courses with an arts / creative career focus
Apprenticeship, Technical, and T level courses with an arts / creative career focus
BTEC Art & Design level 3
BTEC Art & Design level 3
Employment (examples)
Employment (examples)
Film or TV Production
Film or TV Production
Advertising
Advertising
Journalist
Journalist
Broadcast Engineer
Broadcast Engineer
Press Officer
Press Officer
Radio Producer
Radio Producer
Web Writer/Editor
Web Writer/Editor
Video game designer
Video game designer