MEDIA STUDIES
Examinations Board: OCR
What will I study?
AS (2 Units)
- Unit 1: Media Representations and Responses (MS1)
- This unit focuses on the way in which all media industries construct ‘representation’ within a wide range of media texts, and the range of ways in which audiences respond to these texts.
- Unit 2: Media Production Processes (MS2)
- This unit focuses on the research into one media production, leading to the pre-production, production and evaluation of a completed media text
A2 (the above plus a further 2 units.)
- Unit 3: Media Investigation and Production
- This unit focuses on detailed research into one specific aspect of the media, which informs a media production leading to a final evaluation.
- Unit Four: Media – Text, Industry and Audience
- This unit will focus on three different media industries. Candidates will study three main texts, at least two will be contemporary and one will be British. Candidates will focus on media text, industry and audience to develop their understanding of the debates and relationship between each aspect.
What are the opportunities after A level?
Skills acquired in Media Studies are easily transferable, eg: social and communication skills, planning, time management and the ability to work as part of a team. These combined with analysis, interpretation, self discipline and independent research skills equip Media Studies students for a wealth of further degree level or vocational study. Students are, of course, also ideally suited to a career in the Media, Publishing, Advertising and Marketing.
What are the entry requirements?
Students to have gained a ‘B’ grade or above in English GCSE OR a GCSE in Media Studies at ‘C’ grade or above. Students must understand that this course has a high workload that requires students to work to set deadlines. This is an enjoyable and creative course that will offer students the chance to practice their research and analytical skills as well as develop creativity through journalistic practice, desk top publishing, ICT and video editing.