Useful Information
Understanding the Media and examining its role in society is key to our culture. Students will learn how to analyse a range of media text including genre, narrative and representation in a range of media texts including computer games, television and advertising.
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Course Overview
The course covers
Television in the Global Age Magazines
Changing Representations Media in the Digital Age
Video Games Selling Images
Advertising and Music Video
News in the Online Age
Film Industries – from Wales to Hollywood
Students will enjoy this course if they:
Analyse and discuss Media Products in detail
Are keen to produce their own media products
Are willing to take part in debate and express their views
Are interested in the role of media in modern society
Are interested in how technology is changing media industries
This course is assessed through both examinations and coursework.
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Course Highlights
Course Specific Trips & Visits
The College runs a number of educational experiences each year to enable students to contextualise their learning. These experiences include trips and presentations by visiting speakers.
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Career Opportunities & Further Study
Students who successfully complete the BTEC Award in Media Studies and meet the College’s entry criteria may progress onto BTEC Level 3 courses (e.g. BTEC Level 3 Media courses).
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Assessment
This course is assessed through both examinations and coursework.
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Entry Requirements
Students will need a satisfactory school reference
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Web Category
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