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.