Media

This course follows the OCR specification. The advantage of this is that the coursework at both AS and A2 is of a practical nature and you are required to do a Foundation Production at AS and an Advanced Production at A2.

To cope with the written analytical demands of the course you ideally should have a minimum of a grade C in GCSE English.

AS Level

Unit 273.0 – Foundation Production
You acquire a range of technical skills and understanding of media concepts through making a media product (‘text’).

Unit 273.1 – Textual Analysis
You will learn how to analyse moving images in television and film. We will particularly concentrate on the genre of action/adventure films.

Unit 273.2 – Case Study: Audiences and Institutions
You will investigate and research information on a media institution such as the BBC.

A2 Level

Unit 273.3 – Advanced Production
There is more freedom at this level to make a media product that is original in some way.

Unit 273.4 – Critical Research Study
You research in depth a given topic.

Unit 273.5 – Media Issues and Debates
You study media texts, issues and debates in three areas: Broadcasting, Film and Print.

One of the biggest areas of employment in the UK is in media-related industries. It is a very popular degree subject and most of our students who have followed A-level Media Studies have gone on to study a media-related degree. Some are now working in advertising agencies and with PR companies. Other A levels Media Studies links well with include sociology, psychology, business studies, performing arts and music, English, art and graphic design and communication.