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Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

A Level - WJEC

AS and A2

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

The media has infiltrated almost every part of our lives. It affects what we read in the newspapers and magazines, how and when we watch TV, why and what we view on film, what we listen to on radio, where we surf to see the internet and how and what is advertised to us. Our fun, practical course takes a long, hard look behind the headlines to see how the media is constructed and how it seeks to influence us.

Progression 

Media studies is an enjoyable course which gives you the opportunity to develop skills in individual research, communication techniques and computer applications.The AS may be awarded as a discrete qualification providing points for entry to higher education. Successful students may progress to the one year A2 programme.

Entry Requirements 

In our experience in order to be successful at this level of course you will need one of the following:

· four to five* GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and maths)

· an intermediate GNVQ in a related subject

· a BTEC first diploma in a related subject

· an NVQ level 2 / technical certificate in a related subject

· successful completion of an apprenticeship programme

· successful completion of the Gateway / Newstart programme

· equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

* A level candidates will be expected to have five GCSEs

Duration 

One year

Run On Demand? 

No

Roll On Roll Off? 

No

Are there any exams? 

• Unit 1: written examination, focusing on the creation of the meaning of media texts and the different ways in which audiences respond to media. This will account for 50% of the overall marks.
• Unit 2: you will research and execute a practical print product of their own devising. This will account for 50% of the overall marks.

for A2

Unit 3: Investigation and production coursework project.

Unit 4: Focusing on the British film, music and TV industry.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

This course introduces you to the main concepts and issues concerning the mass media.

• Unit 1: modern media forms - this module looks at how media products are constructed and how they create meaning.
• Unit 2: you will research and execute a media product of their own devising.

These units will be dealt with through detailed studies of several areas, including:
• the world of advertising
• newspapers and magazines
• television and film extracts
• internet pages
• production research using archives and the internet
• storyboarding and scriptwriting
• page layout and design • desk top publishing.

*Subject to conditions

When can I study? 

Various days and times
Course Facts

September

Full-time

Goschen Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Advanced

ASFT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

September

Part-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Advanced

ASPT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

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One such employer is our very own local newspaper, The Herald.

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