Useful Information
Mode of Study: Full time
Level: Level 3
Duration: 2 Year
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Course Overview
This course will provide you with the opportunity to explore the world through important critical perspectives
and take an increasingly analytical approach to media texts. You will also be able to apply your knowledge and understanding of the key concepts through the creation of your own media products. Topics include: Television in
the Global Age, Changing Representations Media in the Digital Age, Video Games, Advertising and Music Video,
News in the Online Age and Film Industries – from Wales to Hollywood.
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Course Highlights
The College runs a number of educational experiences each year to enable students to contextualize their learning. These experiences include trips and presentations by visiting speakers. Recently, Media Studies students visited London cinemas as part of the BFI London Film Festival, to take part in screenings, some with Q&A sessions with the filmmakers. They have also visited The Harry Potter Studios at Leavesden to participate in a storyboarding masterclass and study the set and costume designs.
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Career Opportunities & Further Study
This course provides a useful background for academic or vocational courses at university and/or employment in media industries such as production companies, PR, journalism, advertising, music industry, or teaching/lecturing in media.
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Assessment
This course is assessed through both examinations and coursework.The exam board for this A Level is WJEC.
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Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs grade 9-4 and a satisfactory school reference.Including English Language at grade 4 as a minimum.
You will also need to show an art portfolio, containing recent examples of creative work you have done.
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