Unit 1 - Investigating Media
Media texts, concepts and contexts Platforms including e-media, broadcasting and print Printed communications
Cross media studies from broadcast fiction, film fiction, documentary, lifestyle music, news and sport Assessment: 1½ hour June examination (50% of total AS / 25% of total A Level marks)
Unit 2 - Creating Media
Independent research, preproduction and planning a practical production
Technical and creative skills Knowledge of relevant codes and conventions Relevance of platforms and target audiences Production in broadcast, e-media and conventional print media Evaluation
Assessment: Two linked production pieces and written evaluation (1500 words)
(50% of total AS / 25% of total A Level marks) Subject at A2:
At A2, candidates are encouraged to examine the media in a less formulaic way and demonstrate, develop and formulate their understanding of the media and its influential role in today’s society as well as debating major contemporary media issues. Unit 4 will investigate a media theme/text in more depth and candidates will produce a production piece reflecting this research.
Unit 3 - Media -Critical Perspectives
Pre-set topic areas starting with representations in the media and the impact of new/digital media
Cross media issues and debates Media theories
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Assessment: 1½ hour June examination (50% of total AS / 25% of total A Level marks)
Unit 4 - Media - Research and Production
Research into a media text or theme Critical investigation A linked production piece
Assessment: Written critical investigation and linked production piece
(50% of total AS / 25% of total A Level marks)
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