Media Studies A Level
What does the course involve?
Developing your analytical skills to make sense of the key role the mass media plays in modern society. You study a range of media forms: media language, representation, media industries and audiences. You will also consider established media forms alongside more contemporary forms, developing your awareness of emerging and evolving media. This means that one week we might be looking at the Assassin’s Creed video game franchise and another week we might be looking at representation in a Beyoncé music video or how Disney market the American superhero Black Panther film and the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Your coursework is audio visual, which could include shooting a music promotional video on location in Digbeth or creating a music magazine or online blog, incorporating digital technologies such as photography and film editing software. We encourage students to get involved in things which will generate a wealth of material for their multimedia CV and interactive elements which employers want to see. Our teachers have a strong industry background and have acquired specialist knowledge from their fields.
Course Outline
Students will research and write about a variety of media products. They will engage in classroom activities such as textual analysis, group discussion and practical work.
Component 1:
- Media Products
- Industries
- Audiences
Component 2:
- Media Forms
- Products in Depth
Component 3:
- Cross Media Production
Assessment
- 2 written exams: 2 hours 15 and 2 hours 30
- 200 marks
- 70% of A Level
Coursework
An individual cross-media production based on two forms in response to a choice of briefs set by the exam board. This will incorporate digital technologies such as photography and photo manipulation and non-linear film editing software.
Exam Board
Eduqas
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4, including Maths and English, with at least two at grade 6. You do not need to have studied GCSE Media Studies, but if you have, you need a grade 4.
Media is a pathway to university where students might go on to specialise in production, or go into video editing or the research and communication side. Others will go specifically into broadcast journalism for television. We are continuously developing work placement opportunities and the Media course covers many elements which will make students more employable, including industry standard software for editing.
Cadbury Sixth Form College has an excellent reputation for being one of the very best sixth form colleges in Birmingham, offering an innovative learning experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the college allocate places to students?
All applicants will be invited to attend an admissions interview. An offer of a place to study at Cadbury Sixth Form College is made subject to you meeting the College's standard entry grade requirements.How much does it cost to study at Cadbury Sixth Form College?
There are no tuition fees for 16-18 year-olds. Students are asked to pay a £25 book deposit when they enrol at the college, however this is returned at the end of the two years of study when all books and resources have been returned to the college. Some subjects will offer field trips which may impose some additional costs, however these costs will be kept to a minimum and these field trips are not compulsory.When does enrolment take place?
Enrolment takes place from GCSE Results Day. Further details about enrolment and a date/time for your individual appointment will be sent to you in a letter over the summer holiday. Enrolment takes on average 1-2 hours.Get in Touch
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