Media Studies
Media Studies provides students with the critical and analytical skills that are highly sought after by employers and universities. This course is designed to make you a critical and creative thinker by combining in-depth analysis with hands-on production.
You will explore a wide range of media industries, from traditional forms like news, film, and television to modern ones like video games and music promotion. You'll analyse various media texts, from magazine layouts to music videos, gaining a deeper understanding of how they are created and how they impact us.
A key part of the course is applying your knowledge to create your own professional-quality media. You'll use industry-standard software, such as Photoshop and Premiere Pro, to produce projects like a promotional website or a magazine. Your final grade will be a combination of this practical work and an external examination, ensuring you leave with both a strong portfolio and a solid theoretical foundation.
Media Studies A Level
Why Study Media A Level?
Media A Level is a highly valued qualification that can open doors to a wide variety of university degrees and future careers. In an age where media increasingly shapes our world, gaining a deep understanding of its operations is an essential skill. This course prepares you for a dynamic range of professions within the industry, such as broadcast journalism, digital media production, and marketing.
Throughout the course, you'll engage with diverse and contemporary topics that will help you develop key skills. You'll refine your research and problem-solving skills and unleash your creativity. Through discussing and debating current issues from various perspectives, you'll also sharpen your critical thinking and communication skills.
Additionally, Media A Level offers a hands-on approach. You'll have the chance to enhance your practical skills in your chosen medium, conduct independent research, and gain a richer appreciation for the significant role media plays in modern society.
An interest in the media and English, including current affairs, is essential. Additionally, students need to be able to:
- Be able to work independently and with others.
- Be able to manage your time effectively.
- Be able to write fluently and accurately – assignments are essay based.
Students should have at least a Grade 5 in English Language or Literature.
Mr A Dieu
Lead Teacher of Media Studies
adieu@kgaprospect.uk