AS/A Level Media Studies
Start Date
Mon Sep 09 2024
Day / Time
Weekdays
Duration
1 year
Campus
Baltic Campus
This A Level in Media Studies encourages students to study the media in an academic context and apply the knowledge and understanding gained to their own media productions.
They develop critical thinking skills as they study the media in both global and historical contexts.
In year 1 you will study:
- The Media Theoretical Framework
- Advertising and Film
- Magazines
- Music Video
- Radio
- Video games
- Long Form Television Drama
- News and Online
- Online, social and participatory media
Coursework
A different set brief each year creating adverts for various different products.
The first three years have involved creating products for deodorant, food delivery and reality TV.
You will have the choice of creating these in print or video form depending on what you are most comfortable and capable with.
In year 2 you will study:
- News
- Newspapers
- Online social and participatory media
- Media Language and Representation
- Music video
- Magazines
- Media Industries and Audiences
- Film
- Radio
- Video games
- Long Form Television Drama
Coursework (30% of final grade)
You will be given a brief focusing on creating a magazine front cover or a music video while also designing a website linked to these.
You get to choose what brief you would like to cover deepening on where you feel your skillsets lie. The options are print (e.g. magazine covers) or video (e.g. a music video).
Assessment methods include:
- Frequent Topic Tests
- Mock Assessments
- Practical Assessments
- External assessments (exams) will take place in the summer term – May/June.
Each level lasts a year, so you'll spend a year studying at AS Level and a year studying at A Level.
A number of degree programmes leading into jobs, such as:
- Media planner
- Multimedia specialist
- Programme researcher, broadcasting/film/video
- Public relations officer
- Runner, broadcasting/film/video
- Social media manager
- Television/film/video produce
- Web content manager
You will need to achieve 6 grade 6 GCSEs to study at Gateshead College.
If you do not meet this profile please still come to an Enrolment Event to discuss all options with a member of the A Level Team. An interview is also required.
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
For one to one advice, contact our friendly team who will assess your individual circumstances and give you the right information. You can contact them on 0191 490 2246, [email protected] or via Live Chat. Or pop along to one of our Enrolment Events.
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