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"I love studying the theory aspect of the course as it enables you to learn so much about different types of media such as magazine covers, print and visual advertisements, and also TV programmes."
I love studying the theory aspect of the course, as it enables you to learn so much about different types of media.
Media Studies (A Level)
Assessment- Year 1 & 2
70% Exam; 30% Coursework - Exam board
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What Will You Learn?
You may think Media Studies is about studying adverts, music videos and the news, and yes it is. However here at OSFC we use these media forms, and others, as a way of introducing and securing the challenging media theory that you will need in order to understand the significance of various media. We focus on how the media shapes the world we live in, and how it reflects the way we might be encouraged to see the world. Powerful businesses in the industry are significant players in how media is shaped, what messages it sends, and who can access it. If you are interested in discovering what lies beneath the surface of the media we regularly, and perhaps unquestioningly, consume, this subject is for you.
Modules
Component 1: Investigating the Media. Here we consider lots of different media texts and learn new skills.
Component 2: Investigating Media Forms and Products. We employ a more in-depth approach to three significant and well known media texts.
Component 3: Media Production. You will be given the freedom and support to create your own media products in response to set briefs.
Special Features
- Take part in regular trips and visits, we have visiting speakers and ex students coming to college to talk to you.
- Your coursework can be presented in the summer Arts Festival.
- Xtras opportunities in podcast production, journalism and film club broaden your skills and experience.
Where Will This Lead?
Media Studies can take you into a variety of worlds where creative and analytical skills are required. At HE level, there are now many different subject related degrees based in theory or production, but there are also many other areas such as advertising, communication, design, fashion, journalism and technology where your talents would be demanded and valued.
