Media Studies is a subject that is relevant to you right now. Studying Media will allow you to understand the world that you live in. Cut through the promotions, pop-ups and stories to see how the world we live in is designed to influence and control our actions.

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Component 1: Exploring The Media (40%)
This component provides a foundation for analysing media products, introducing learners to media language and representation through the study of print media forms. Learners will develop their ability to analyse media language, representations and meanings in a range of media products

Component 2: Understanding Media Forms & Products (30%)
In Component 2, learners will gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of media language and representation, as well as extending their appreciation of these areas through the study of media industries and audiences. Learners will also develop knowledge and understanding of how relevant social, cultural, political and historical contexts of media influence media products.

Component 3: Creating Media Products - (Non-Exam Assessment 30%)
This component draws together knowledge and understanding of the media theoretical framework gained throughout their course by requiring learners to apply their knowledge and understanding of the media synoptically through practical production. In this component, learners must apply their knowledge and understanding of media language and representation to an individual media production for an intended audience in response to a choice of briefs set by Eduqas.

A Level Study: You may wish to continue your journey with Media Studies at The Streetly Academy Sixth Form with the GCE A Level, also studied with Eduqas. The progression to A Level delves further into the evolution of online media, the complexity of gender and gradual systemic change in representations within the Media.

Production Studies: It could be that you have decided that working in the production side of the Media is your calling , then many local further education providers offer a range of courses at post 16. Sandwell College, Walsall College and Birmingham Ormiston Academy are just a few places with production courses on offer.

Work Placements: You may be able to secure work placements straight after your GCSE. Most major media companies offer a range of apprenticeships and scholarships such as SKY, BBC and ITV.

Media Studies gives you a detailed look into various industries with which these studies could support you developing a career, be that facing the camera or operating behind the scenes. Below are people you may not have heard of (Which is the point), the Media keeps growing and there always new job opportunities.

Chloe - I like understanding how certain ideas like stereotypes and gender norms are portrayed by the media.
Keana - It is a subject I can use as it helps me look at everyday media and the impact it has on society.
Kane - It shows me how real life media is progressing and continues to progress.
Kate - I chose media studies as it will help me progress as my career path is sports media.