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Media Studies

A Level Media Studies

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Entry Requirements:

Six GCSEs 9-4 (or A*-C),Two from English, Maths OR Science

Two at least grade 6 (or B)

GCSE English grade 9-4, recommend at least grade 5


Course details

A Level Media Studies contains an exciting blend of practical production work and theoretical study.

Practical Production

Percentage of total marks: 30%
Method of assessment: Coursework

Students independently create media products in response to a brief set by the exam board. We will follow a brief based around music video, with students creating a music video as their main product.

Theoretical Study

Percentage of total marks: 70%
Method of assessment: 2 hour examination

A Level Media Studies engages students in the in depth study of media products in relation to the four areas of the theoretical framework:

  • Media language
  • Media representation
  • Media industries
  • Media audiences

Brief description

Students are required to study products from all the following media forms:

  • Audio-visual forms (TV, radio, advertising/marketing, video games and music video)
  • Online forms (social media, online newspapers and magazines, online marketing)
  • Print forms (newspapers, magazines, advertising/marketing)

Possible careers include…

  • Journalism
  • Film/ TV Production Advertising
  • Digital Media
  • Events Management
  • Social Media
  • Marketing Radio
  • Production Copywriting

What makes Loreto’s Media Studies department unique?

  • Teachers with long standing experience in the subject area.
  • We value our students and help you reach your full potential. This isdemonstrated by many students achieving well above their Minimum Target Grade.
  • Brand new industry standard editing equipment.
  • Ideal city centre location close to Media City.
  • Fully equipped broadcast quality TV studio.
  • Two industry standard radio broadcast suites and TV studio enrichment.
  • Visiting speakers.
  • Excellent technical support across the area from a full time media technician.
  • A range of exciting educational visits supplements the course, including trips to London and MediaCity, Salford.
  • The department hosts an annual media careers event featuring guest speakers from the industry.
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