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MEDIA
 Media
Studies AS Level
This course provides an introduction to the practices and debates surrounding
the range of media industries from television, film and the press to the
impact of new technologies including the Internet.
Entry Requirements:
Five GCSEs at Grades A-C including English Language.
Course Content:
AS Unit 1: Reading the Media - It is the aim
of this unit to introduce students to the Key Concepts with which they
will familiarise themselves by applying them to a wide range of media
texts.
AS Unit 2: Textual Topics in Contemporary Media - In
these topics the emphasis will be upon the analysis of contemporary
texts, an understanding of the principles underpinning them and an
engagement with the issues relevant to them.
AS Unit 3: Practical Production - Coursework - This
unit involves the application of the Key Concepts to a practical production
project involving a media technology.
Assessment:
Assessment will be through written studies on various aspects
of the media, through exercises in media production and critical analysis
of particular media products.
A high level of personal motivation is essential for successful completion
of the course.
AS Unit 1: Reading the Media - 1hr 15mins exam.
AS Unit 2: Textual Topics in Comtemporary Media - 1
hr 30 mins exam.
AS Unit 3: Practical Production: Coursework.
Progression/Next Step:
Most popular progression is to Higher Education degree courses in Media
or Media/combined courses.
A2 Media Studies
The course is held at the Paget Road Campus.
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Media Studies A2 Level
This course provides an introduction to the
practices and debates surrounding the range of media industries from
television, film and the press to the impact of new technologies including
the Internet.
Entry Requirements:
Five GCSEs at Grades A-C including English
Language.
AS Media Studies
Course Content:
A2 Unit 4: Texts and Contexts in the Media - This
unit involves the application of the Key Concepts both to a variety of
texts and a range of relevant wider contexts.
A2 Unit 5: Independent Study - Coursework - Students
will use the Key Concepts to investigate or research an independent
area of study which will deal with a contemporary text, topic or issue
and its relevant contexts.
A2 Unit 6: Comparative Critical Analysis - In this
unit the Key Concepts are applied to comparative study of texts and
their relevant contexts.
Assessment:
A2 Unit 4: Texts and Contexts in the Media - 1
hr 30 mins exam.
A2 Unit 5: Independent Study - Coursework.
A2 Unit 6: Comparative Critical Analysis - 1 hr 30
mins exam.
Progression/Next Step:
Most popular progression is to Higher Education Degree courses
in Media or Media/Combined courses.
The course is held at the Paget Road Campus.
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First Diploma in Media
The aim of the course is to provide students with a general
introduction to a range of media based practices.
Generally suited to those looking to take their first steps toward
a media based career: particularly school leavers or those with practical
experience and no higher qualifications in this area as well as those
wishing to re-train in a new field.
Entry Requirements:
A reasonable standard of Literacy + Numeracy is required equivalent
to four GCSE's at grades D-G, including English Language.
An interest in Media is also required although no previous experience
is necessary (but an advantage).
Course Content:
The Modules include 3 Core Units:
- Research for Media Production
- Introduction to Media Industries
- Introduction to Media Audiences & Products
4 Specialist Units
- Video Production
- Photography Techniques
- Web Authoring
- Media Production Project
In all units pre, post and production techniques are explored
from basic recording techniques to editing and web publishing,
camera and lighting skills to storyboards and broadcasting providing
students with an insight into a range of media possibilities.
Assessment:
All units are assessed via coursework assignments.
The course combines 'Hands On' practical opportunities alongside theoretical
practice leading to the BTEC First Diploma (Level 2). The final major
project may take the form of a short video, multimedia or web production.
Progression/Next Step:
The course provides the experience and qualifications necessary to access
the BTEC National Diploma in Media (or equivalent Level 3 course).
Employers looking for Level 2 qualified media employees
also recognise this qualification.
The course is held at the Paget Road Campus.
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