As one of the top performing GCSEs and A Levels across the school, the Media Studies department aims to provide an enjoyable and enriching experience for all pupils of all abilities.
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\n\nThe media is an ever increasing importance in our lives; from social media to the impact of representations of gender and race. Media is a subject that encompasses a wide range of skills, both practical and theoretical. The ability to analyse and explore the world around you, through film, television, music and advertising, is why it is such a highly popular subject.
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This is a 2 year course that really delves in to the different areas of the media. From film to advertising, gaming to music– Media Studies GCSE has it all. Have you ever wondered how the media you consume works? Are you interested in learning about modern and relevant industries? Then, Media Studies GCSE will be right up your street!
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\n\nCourse structure
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\n\nThe course is split in two units:
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\n\nUnit 1 (40%)
\n\n\tthis is an exam based on a topic related to the media– Newspapers, Film, Music and Computer Gaming have been past topics.
\n\t\tUnit 2 (60%)
\n\n\tthis entails two very brief written assignments on film and advertising.
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Key Stage 5
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\n\nUnit 1: Media Representations and Responses (25%)
\n\n\tExternal Assessment: 2½ hour Written Paper
\n\t\tThree compulsory questions, including one question on unseen audio-visual or print based material (interactive media will be presented as print-based) (40, 30 & 30).
\n\t\tUnit 2: Media Production Processes (25%)
\n\n\tInternal Assessment
\n\t\tThree components: one pre-production (20); one production which develops from the pre-production (40); and one report on the production process (40) (Group work permitted for audio-visual productions only.)
\n\t\tUnit 3: Media Investigation & Production (25%)
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\n\t\tThree components: a written investigation into media text(s) based on one or more of the key media concepts – genre, narrative and/or representation (45); a media production (45); and an evaluation of how the production is informed by the investigative research (10).
\n\t\tUnit 4: Media – Text, Industry and Audience (25%)
\n\n\tExternal Assessment: 2½ hour Written Paper
\n\t\tThree questions (30 marks per question).
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