Media A Level

Course Details

Board: Eduqas

Course Title: Media Studies

Course Specification Code: A680QS A Level

Course Entry Requirements: Grade 6 in Media

Content - Year 12

Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences
Written examination: 35%, 2hrs 15min 

Section A: This section assesses media language and representation in relation to advertising, marketing, music video and newspapers. 
Section B: This section assesses knowledge and understanding of media industries, audiences, and context (historical, political, sociocultural, and economic) in relation to video games, radio, film, newspapers, advertising and marketing.

Component 2: Media forms and Products in Depth
Written examination: 35%, 2hrs 30min

The examination assesses media language, representation, industry audiences and media context in relation to television in the global age, mainstream and alternative magazines and media in the online era.

Component 3: Cross-Media Production
Non-examined assessment: 30%, 12 weeks

Students will create either a new television programme, an original music video, marketing for a new film, or print magazine

Higher Education & Careers

This course provides a strong foundation for university study, vocational qualifications, or employment. It is also valuable for students who do not continue with Media Studies. You will develop skills to: 

Enquire, think critically, analyse, and make informed decisions, as well as critical approaches to media issues; Understand the role of media in society, culture, politics, and the economy (past and present); Explore how media forms, products, industries, and audiences are connected.
Media Studies can lead to degrees and careers in: Media Studies, Film Studies, Communication & Cultural Studies, Journalism, Digital Media & Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations, Broadcasting & Television Production, Screenwriting, Photography, Graphic Design, Animation & Visual Effects, Game Design, Sociology, Psychology, Business, Marketing, Journalism, TV and Radio Presenting, Film and Video Production, Editing, Digital Content Creation, Podcasting, Social Media Management, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Communications, Writing and Editing, Photography, Photojournalism, Graphic Design, Animation, Games Design, Research, Academia, and Teaching

Why Media at St Paul’s?

Media Studies at St Paul’s is taught in a lively, engaging way, with plenty of discussion and opportunities for students to share ideas.

The Head of Media is highly supportive, especially during the transition from GCSE to A Level. Results are excellent, and many students progress to Media or related courses at university.

Complementary subjects include English, Drama, History, Business, Sociology, Psychology, Photography, and Religious Studies

Contact:

Name: Miss H Thaxton - Head of Media and Film

Email: hthaxton@st-pauls.surrey.sch.uk

Telephone: 01932 783811