A Level MEDIA


Overview of subject: This is a contemporary, accessible and creative course that enables students to study the media in an academic context and apply the knowledge and understanding gained to the process of creating their own cross media production. A Level Media Studies is designed to widen intellectual horizons through analysis of both global and historical media.


Exam board and specification number: OCR / H409


Course Outline: Component 1: (35%) Media Messages Examination. • Section A: News • Section B: Media language and representation Component 2: (35%) Evolving Media Examination. • Section A: Media industries and audiences • Section B: Long form television drama Component 3: (30%) Making Media NEW • Cross media production (2 paired products)


Why choose the subject?


Media Studies is a challenging and engaging course. If you are interested in how the media works, or have ever wondered what it would be like to create media products of your own, then this is the course for you. You will get the opportunity to develop your analytical as well as creative skills on this course, which comprises a mixture of practical work and theoretical study.


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