A-level Media Studies

Course duration: 2 years
Coursework: 50%
Contact teacher: Mr Morris

What is the course about?

Media Studies combines both practical course work and contemporary media theory.

The course has been developed to meet the needs of the students at King Edward VI Sheldon Heath 6th Form with an emphasis on making the course content stimulating, engaging and relevant. Through this course you will develop your practical skills in media production. The post-16 department is well resourced with video cameras and editing facilities including a new suite of iMacs to provide each student with a flexible working environment.

The theoretical units will stretch your analytical skills. Topics are diverse covering aspects of British cinema, sit-coms, audience theory and new media technologies. The course requires you to be motivated both practically and theoretically.

Course organisation

At AS Level, you will learn to analyse the language of the moving image, you’ll investigate and develop an understanding of new media technologies and you’ll produce a film or TV based coursework project.

At A2 Level, you will engage with film genres. You will learn and investigate contemporary media issues and debates. You will produce a practical coursework project from a film or TV based brief.

What do students say?

Media Studies is enjoyable because you can be creative and expressive” Scott Jones “Using a blog to record my progress in Media Studies allows me to work more independently.

How will I be assessed?

AS 40% coursework: A filmed and edited production with a supporting portfolio of pre- and post-production analysis. 60% examination: 1 x 2 hour exam. 1 x 1 hour exam.

A2 40% coursework: A filmed and edited production with a supporting portfolio of pre- and postproduction analysis. 60% examination: 2 x 2 hour exam.