The Media Studies A Level course develops your analytical skills to understand the role 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.
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.
Modules:
Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences
Learn about media language, representation, audience and industry in relation to:
- advertising
- marketing
- music video
- newspapers
- film
- newspapers
- radio
- video games
Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth
- Television in the Global Age
- Magazines: Mainstream and Alternative Media
- Media in the Online Age
Component 3: Cross-Media Production
A media production (such as a music video or television programme)
Facilities:
Students on this course benefit from Editing Suites, Podcast/Audio Room and a Greenscreen Filming Studio.
